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1996 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Alpina

Model

B3

Modification

3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1996

End of production

1999

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

3152 cm³ 192.35 cu. In.

Power

265 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

330 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

247 km/h 153 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 SwitchTronic

Kerb weight

1330 kg 2932.1 lbs

Length

4433 mm 174.53 in

Width

1698 mm 66.85 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

17

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
30.37 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

247 km/h 153 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3152 cm³ 192.35 cu. In.

Power

265 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

330 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4433 mm 174.53 in

Width

1698 mm 66.85 in

Height

1373 mm 54.06 in

Wheelbase

2700 mm 106.3 in

Front track

1410 mm 55.51 in

Rear (Back) track

1423 mm 56.02 in

Turning diameter

10.4 m 34.12 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 SwitchTronic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

235/40 R17; 265/35 R17

Wheel rims

17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1330 kg 2932.1 lbs

Max. weight

1850 kg 4078.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

435 l 15.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V (265 Hp) SwitchTronic is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999