ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3-series) (1978 - 1983)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3-series)
Generation
E21
Production years
1978 - 1983
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
4355 mm
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 4355 mm
    4,355.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 4029 mm
4,029.0
Avg
4,355.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2563 mm
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 2563 mm
    2,563.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
    2,563.0
2,563.0
Avg
2,563.0
Higher is better
Width
1610 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
    1,740.0
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 1610 mm
1,610.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Height
1360 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
    1,409.0
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 1360 mm
1,360.0
Avg
1,409.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 10 m
    10.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 10 m
    10.0
10.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
460 l
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 460 l
    460.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
460.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 6
    6.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 3
3.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
208 - 229 km/h
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 208 - 229 km/h
    208.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
203.0
Avg
208.0
Higher is better
Torque
210 - 265 Nm
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 210 - 265 Nm
    210.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
200.0
Avg
210.0
Higher is better
Power
125 - 160 kW
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 125 - 160 kW
    125.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
85.0
Avg
125.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2316 - 2788 ccm
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 2316 - 2788 ccm
    2,316.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
2,316.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
    9.0
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 7 s
7.0
Avg
9.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
98 l
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 98 l
    98.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 40 l
40.0
Avg
98.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1110 - 1195 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1180 kg
    1,180.0
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 1110 - 1195 kg
1,110.0
Avg
1,180.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
75 kg
  • alpina LogoALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) (This) 75 kg
    75.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 75 kg
    75.0
75.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better

Engines (B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3-series))

Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
C1 2.3
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,316 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
B6 2.8
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
248 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
B6 2.8
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
229 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
265 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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ALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3-series) generations

Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E21
1978 - 1983
Length4355 mm
Height1360 mm
Wheelbase2563 mm
Length4355 mm
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E30
1987 - 1990
Length4345 mm
Height1370 mm
Wheelbase2562 mm
Length4345 mm (-10 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E36
1992 - 1999
Length4433 mm
Height1378 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4433 mm (+88 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E46
1999 - 2003
Length4488 mm
Height1367 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4488 mm (+55 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E46 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2006
Length4471 mm
Height1395 mm
Wheelbase2725 mm
Length4471 mm (-17 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E90/E91/E92/E93
2005 - 2010
Length4520 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4520 mm (+49 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2013
Length4545 mm
Height1413 mm
Wheelbase2760 mm
Length4545 mm (+25 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) F30/F31
2013 - 2015
Length4628 mm
Height1409 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4628 mm (+83 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) F30/F31 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2019
Length4632 mm
Height1428 mm
Wheelbase2810 mm
Length4632 mm (+4 mm)
Body type
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21
2020 - 2022
Length4719 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4719 mm (+87 mm)
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (1. Facelift)
2022 - 2024
Length4723 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4723 mm (+4 mm)
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (2. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4723 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2851 mm
Length4723 mm
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1965
1965
ALPINA founded
1978
1978
E21 was introduced.
1983
1983
E21 was introduced.
1987
1987
E30 was introduced.
1990
1990
E30 was introduced.
1992
1992
E36 was introduced.
1999
1999
E46 was introduced and replaced E36.
2001
2001
E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2003
2003
E46 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2005
2005
E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2006
2006
E90/E91/E92/E93 was introduced.
2008
2008
E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2010
2010
E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2013
2013
F30/F31 was introduced and replaced E90/E91/E92/E93 (1. Facelift).
2015
2015
F30/F31 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced F30/F31.
2019
2019
F30/F31 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced F30/F31.
2020
2020
G20/G21 was introduced.
2022
2022
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced G20/G21.
2024
2024
B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 (3er-Reihe) G20/G21 (1. Facelift).

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