At IAA 2005, Alpina introduced the first model based on the E90 3-series – the D3. The D3 was only the second diesel version from Alpina – after the E39 D10 BiTurbo<\/a><\/u>. The D3 was available both as Limousine and Touring models.<\/p>\n Different than you might expect, the D3 is based on the 320d – not the more powerful 330d. However it perfectly fills the niche between these 2 BMW models. Interestingly, the D3 was the first Alpina to be produced almost completely on the BMW production lines.<\/p>\n At the introduction of the D3, Alpina referred to the overall win during the 1998 N\u00fcrburgring 24-hour race by a team using a diesel-powered BMW 3-series – one of the drivers was Andreas Bovensiepen.<\/p>\n In 2008, after BMW introduced an updated, more powerful 320d and the 323d – the niche was gone and Alpina stopped production of the D3. The successor of the D3 was the D3 BiTurbo<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n For the D3, Alpina chose the 2 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the BMW 320d. The changes are a larger Garret turbocharger, larger injectors, larger intercooler and a modified engine management system. The cooling package from the hot-climate version of the 320d was installed, as well as a custom exhaust. Uncharacteristically for Alpina, the engine internals are not changed.<\/p>\n The modifications increase power to 200 bhp and 410 Nm. With over 100hp\/liter, the D3 engine approaches power levels until recently reserved for petrol-engined sportscars.<\/p>\n Only 1 gearbox available, a Getrag six-speed manual.<\/p>\n The wheels are 18-inch Classic design with 225\/40 and 255\/35 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires. Optionally, 19-inch Classic and Dynamic wheels with 235\/35 and 265\/30 tires were available.<\/p>\n The D3 undergoes the same exterior modifications as usual with Alpina. Optically, the main changes were Type 361 front-spoiler, as well as a Type 363 rear spoiler for the sedan versions. No-cost option was a deco-set in gold or silver.<\/p>\n For the D3, Alpina claims a 0-100 km\/h time of 7,4 seconds for the Limousine and 7,7 seconds for the Touring. The top speed is quoted as 238 km\/h. Not bad for a diesel…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\nEngine\/Gearbox<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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