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Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:39 pm
by pvr
Number5 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:13 pm
I’ve fixed your post for you PVR
pvr wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:09 pm
You mean nobody
could afford to buy the oil for that one
Thank you
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:10 pm
by patriot66
Barty wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:08 am
Mynewz4, interesting comparison! The Si is an N52-powered LCI model, whereas the Alpina is based off of the M54 pre-LCI car. Very different engines with very different characters, more so considering Alpina basically rebuilt the M54 to what it is now.
One thing I’ll say: the Alpina is even more special than the Si. Rare, and with a name that evokes a reaction even from petrolheads that aren’t particularly into BMW- it’s got presence.
Wikipedia says the engine is a handbuilt 3.4-litre E5/2 inline-6, also in the E46 B3 S. It is an enlarged version of the S52B32 engine from the U.S version E36 M3. Max power 296 hp @ 6,300 rpm and 360 Nm torque @ 4,800 rpm. Engine mods include Alpina specific cylinder head, crankshaft and Mahle pistons. The exhaust system is Boysen all stainless steel
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:24 pm
by Barty
patriot66, very cool! I always thought they were based off the M54 rather than the S52, never considered it. Every day’s a school day, thanks!
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:13 pm
by Mynewz4
Next question is who on here has one for sale or is considering selling?
I've seen the ones on autotrader etc.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:24 pm
by Mr Tidy
You may need to be patient!
From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:22 am
by Pondrew
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:24 pm
From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.
There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!
My B3 'biturbo' cost £47k new in 2008.
It had very little cost options too. I know cos the original sales invoice came with the car.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:35 am
by Mr Tidy
Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:22 am
There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!
True, but the minging graphics and wheels probably didn't help!
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:28 am
by Number5
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:24 pm
You may need to be patient!
From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.
Of the 367 produced, there were only 167 RHD models made for the UK and we estimate that there are only about 100-120 still up and running.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:37 am
by pvr
Do you know the split wit the 'S' and non 'S'? I always thought that any non 'S' was not worth having.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:56 am
by Gee
They were all of the 'S' variant. The only differences were the 'Lux' and 'non Lux' versions.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:02 am
by mmm-five
Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:22 am
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:24 pm
From what I can make out less than 200 Alpinas came to the UK.
There weren't many of any incarnations of Alpinas sold, in the UK or anywhere else. There was a very good reason for that. The selling price!
My B3 'biturbo' cost £47k new in 2008.
It had very little cost options too. I know cos the original sales invoice came with the car.
My e34 M5 cost £52k new...in 1994
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:04 am
by Gee
Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:22 am
My B3 'biturbo'
Hiya
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:10 am
by pvr
Gee wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:56 am
They were all of the 'S' variant. The only differences were the 'Lux' and 'non Lux' versions.
Yep - you are right, I meant the Lux bit
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:26 am
by Pondrew
Gee wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:04 amHiya
Yes, sorry...YOUR B3 'Biturbo'. Still looking good matey! One of the few cars I regret selling TBH.
Alpina Roadster S
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:29 am
by Pondrew
mmm-five wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:02 am
My e34 M5 cost £52k new...in 1994
Bloody hell. My house cost that in 1994!