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In late 1996, Alpina concluded an agreement with BMW to join forces in developing “the ultimative diesel sports engine”. It would be the first diesel-powered Alpina model.<\/p>\n
BMW offered Alpina two alternatives for the development of the new engine: either the brand-new 3,9 litre V8 or the 3 litre six-cylinder. Alpina chose the six-cylinder because it fits perfectly into both the 3-series and the 5-series and it is even more economical than the V8.<\/p>\n
In March 1999, at the Geneva motorshow, Alpina introduced this car – the D10 BiTurbo. It was available as Limousine and Touring.<\/p>\n
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The D10 BiTurbo is based on the 24 valve, 3.0 litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine from the BMW 530d. Together with BMW, Alpina developed probably the most advanced diesel engine at that time. This 3.0 litre engine features the second-generation Bosch common-rail fuel injection with a maximum system pressure of 1600 bar.<\/p>\n
The D10 BiTurbo has two turbochargers featuring, for the first time ever in a six-cylinder diesel, grid-controlled, electromechanical adjustment of turbine geometry. To reduce the boost temperature, the D10 has a Behr high-performance intercooler which reduces the intake temperature as much as 100C. Alpina also installed new light-alloy pistons, a new exhaust system and new valves. The power is up from 184 bhp to 238 bhp and produces 500 Nm of torque from 1800 to 3000 rpm.<\/p>\n
Two gearboxes were available, a Getrag six-speed manual and a ZF five-speed automatic with Switchtronic.<\/p>\n
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The wheels are 18″ with Michelin Pilot tires, 235\/40 front and 265\/35 rear.<\/p>\n
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The D10 BiTurbo has same exterior changes as its other 5-series Alpina brothers. That means a deeper front-spoiler, 18″ wheels (optionally 19″) and bigger exhausts. The deco-set in gold or silver as well as a rear-spoiler are no-cost options.<\/p>\n
The interior changes include sport seats with Alpina upholstery, a hand-stitched leather steering-wheel, Alpina wood-interior including a nice gear-knob, Alpina carpets and the silver plaque. As in the B10 models, the instruments are replaced with Alpina items, blue with red needles, however the D10 has a unique speedometer marked to 300 km\/h.<\/p>\n
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Alpina claims a 0-100 km\/h time of 7,2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km\/h+.<\/p>\n
Autobild\u00b4s test of a manual D10 BiTurbo managed to achieve 0-100 km\/h in only 7,0 seconds, 0-200 km\/h in 26,3 and a top speed of 254 km\/h. The D10 that was tested by Auto Motor und Sport was equipped with Switch-Tronic gearbox and believe it or not, it was even faster, with 0-100 km\/h in 6,7 seconds, 0-160 km\/h in 16,9 but the top speed was the same at 254 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Not bad for a diesel…<\/p>\n
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