Alpina B3

The N55 engine debuted in the late 2000s. It was an evolution of the N54 twin-turbo inline-six, which would largely be replaced over the span of the 2010s. During that time period, it found its…

For years, American enthusiasts have looked longingly at ALPINA’s sleek Touring models, wondering why they’ve never made it across the Atlantic. As it turns out, the idea wasn’t completely off the table. In a recent…

If there’s one car we’d love to see in the U.S. as much as the BMW M3 Touring, it has to be the ALPINA B3 GT Touring. This high-performance wagon blends ALPINA’s renowned craftsmanship with…

When ALPINA launched the limited-run B5 GT, it arrived near the end of the 5 Series G60’s life cycle. It’s a different story with its smaller brother since the B3 GT is not a run-out…

In the realm of high-performance luxury sedans, few names evoke the same sense of prestige and engineering excellence as ALPINA. With a legacy spanning almost six decades, ALPINA has masterfully redefined BMW’s most iconic models,…

It’s been a while since ALPINA had news to share but it looks like a new model is right around the corner. Without disclosing the car’s identity, the Buchloe-based niche marque has released a teaser…

It’s been less than two years since ALPINA unveiled the revised B3, but another update is already on the way. Spy shots taken on a rainy day show the sports sedan with camouflaged bumpers concealing…

If you’re a firm believer that BMW peaked in the 2000s, the E46 is surely amongst your favorite models. Mind you, this isn’t a run-of-the-mill 3 Series from the sedan’s fourth generation since we’re dealing…

Here is another forbidden fruit for us Americans: the BMW ALPINA B3 Touring. Sold in Europe, and in some other parts of the world, the B3 Touring is one of ALPINA’s best selling cars, and…

Without the polarizing kidney grille, the ALPINA B3 Touring is regarded as a more elegant alternative to BMW’s own M3 Touring. This dreamy wagon displayed at a dealer in Munich has one of the most…