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New car lines
publication date: Mar 18, 2009
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The new BMW
ALPINA D3 Saloon is now in showrooms.
ALPINA engineers have once again used their
development of BMW's state-of-the-art twin turbo diesel engine from the 123d, to
produce 214 hp, more horsepower per litre than any other engine in a current
BMW ALPINA road car. |  |
Like the previous D3 Saloon, all UK cars will be
ordered in a single specification meaning that customers only need to choose
between manual and automatic gearbox and select their preferred colour and
trim.
The car is capable of 152 mph and 0-62 mph in 6.9
secs and yet the official fuel consumption and emission figures tell a very
different story: 52.3 mpg overall EU and 143 g/km with manual gearbox.
John Quigley, Managing Director of ALPINA GB said,
"The previous model D3 was one of our most successful cars ever. We believe we
really hit the spot in terms of performance, exclusivity and price. But
the new car is even better than the previous model in all the key areas;
performance is improved, yet both fuel economy and - crucially - emissions are
reduced. Around half of D3 sales will be to business users - who will relish
any opportunity to lower their personal benefit in kind charges."
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