Every Alpina both is and isn't a BMW. On one hand ... and tweaks to the camshaft and exhaust. All told it was good for 210 horsepower, sending that power to the rear wheels via a limited slip ...

We compare it to the new Alpina B7 ... dynamic character of the BMW M760i xDrive. The catalytic converters of the 12-cylinder engine are equipped with cutting-edge exhaust gas sensors that ...

So there’s no Switchtronic gearbox, just the standard BMW six-speed manual ... and combined with Alpina’s twin exhaust tailpipes they give the slightly underwhelming 3-series a welcome ...

The kidney grills are a glossy deep black while other pieces like the exhaust feature dark chrome, finishing the Batmobile aura. Inside, the Alpina really shines, as any BMW 7-Series would.

In Comfort Mode, the exhaust valve is closed up to 2,500 rpm, and in Sport Mode the valve is permanently open. Chassis, wheels, and tires. BMW ALPINA automobiles place special demands on chassis ...

The successor to the much-loved first-generation Alpina D3, which was based on the ‘E90’ BMW 3-series – and ... and an Akrapovic-designed exhaust system, together with a new ECU.

Every Alpina both is and isn't a BMW. On one hand ... and tweaks to the camshaft and exhaust. All told it was good for 210 horsepower, sending that power to the rear wheels via a limited slip ...