Alpina has announced full details and pricing for the 2013 D3 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 3-Series F30/F31 335d. The saloon is priced from £46,950, while the touring model costs £49,950.

2013 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged diesel with 350HP (257 kW) at 4,000RPM and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at just 1,500RPM. The engine is connected to an 8-speed ZF Sport-Automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 278 km/h (173 mph). The fuel consumption is extremely low – 6.0 liters / 100 km in city; 4.9 liters / 100 on highway and 5.3 liters / 100 in combined cycle. The curb weight is 1585kg (3487 lbs).

Standard equipment includes an 8-speed automatic gearbox, Adaptive M Sport Suspension, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated sports seats, climate control and Bi-Xenon headlights. Inside, there are luxury carpet overmats and subtle ALPINA logos on the seat backs and door sills. The instruments are in ALPINA Blue and the steering wheel is covered in finest-quality, hand-stitched Lavalina leather.

Outside, the new D3 Bi-Turbo receives subtle aerodynamic enhancements developed in BMW's wind tunnel, a four outlet exhaust with an ‘intelligent' acoustic valve, and 19" ALPINA alloy wheels in the company's famous Classic design. Every car is finished with a model plaque displayed on the centre console, showing the car's unique build number.

In addition to being available with all BMW options including those from BMW Individual, the D3 Bi-Turbo can receive almost limitless personalisation from ALPINA's craftsmen. Alongside the famous ALPINA Blue and ALPINA Green signature paintwork, choices include hand-stitched full leather interiors of superb quality and a wide range of hand-finished woods for the dashboard and doors.

Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013)
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 1 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 2 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 3 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 4 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 5 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 6 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 7 of 12
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo (2013) - picture 8 of 12

TECHNICAL DATA

Saloon Touring
Weight (kg unladen) 1,585 1,655
Length (mm) 4,628 4,628
Cylinder 6 in line 6 in line
Displacement (cm3) 2993 2993
Bore (mm) 84.0 84.0
Stroke (mm) 90.0 90.0
Maximum output (kW / hp) 257 / 350 257 / 350 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (Nm) 700 700  from 1500 to 3000 rpm
Front wheels and tyres 8 x 19" 245/35 ZR19
Rear wheels and tyres 9 x 19" 265/35 ZR19
Emissions classification Euro 6 Euro 6
Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 4.6 4.6
Top speed (mph) 173 172
Fuel consumption Urban (mpg) 47.1 46.3
Extra-urban (mpg) 57.7 56.5
Combined (mpg) 53.3 52.3
CO2 emissions (g/km) 139 142
Efficiency category B B

Source: Alpina