We are delighted to be able to offer for sale what must be one of the very last Alpina D3s Tourings to be built for and registered in the U.K. market place.
Finished in Alpina Green II with Tartufo hide seating - a classic Alpina colour combination, this delivery mileage example has been very well specified with all of the must have options.
"We all love our petrol-powered machines, but there’s no denying the appeal of a powerful, practical diesel for everyday use. Giving BMW’s most powerful black pump 3-series an extra dose of desirability, in the firm of this new D3 S, turning power, handling and luxury up over standard.
Based on the new M340d, the model features a 3-litre turbocharged in-line six, assisted by BMW’s 48V mild-hybrid system. There’s 350bhp and a whopping 538lb ft of torque to bring total output up 15bhp and 22lb ft over factory. Although 0-62mph remains at 4.6sec (4.8sec for the Estate), top speed rises from 155mph to 169mph.
To make it one of the fastest diesels on the market, Alpina has included an uprated cooling system to keep everything under control at high loads: new intercoolers, a transmission oil cooler, an electromechanical coolant pump and more, are all to be found. The eight-speed ZF transmission has also been reinforced to handle the immense torque, helping send all 538lb ft to all four wheels reliably.
Being Alpina’s very first model to feature mild-hybrid assist, the system is included for both increased efficiency and performance. A 10bhp electric motor helps fill gaps the engine leaves, improving response from a standstill, acceleration at lower speeds, and allowing for seamless start-stop operation which is ideal for daily driving." Evo Magazine.
Supplied with the balance of its factory 3 year warranty.