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Alpina B9 E28 3.0 (245 Hp)
Overall Rating
Alpina B9:
Alpina is a high-end luxury automobile brand by BMW. Alpina originally started as an automobile manufacturing company named Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen, based in Buchloe, in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany that develops and sells high-performance versions of BMW cars. The company was officially renamed BMW Alpina in 2025. Alpina works closely with BMW and their processes are integrated into BMW's production lines, and is recognized by the German Ministry of Transport as an automobile manufacturer, in contrast to other performance specialists, which are aftermarket tuners. The Alpina B7 is produced at the same assembly line in Dingolfing, Germany , as BMW's own 7 Series. The B7's twin-turbo 4. 4-litre V8 is assembled by hand at Alpina's facility in Buchloe, Germany, before being shipped to BMW for installation, and the assembled vehicle is then sent back to Alpina for finishing touches....(Read more on Wikipedia)
E28 Overview:
Alpina B9 (E28). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Alpina B9 (E28) was produced long before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. Therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this generation. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards.
3.0 (245 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Outstanding performance for its time, the 3.0-liter M30-based engine, heavily modified by Alpina, delivered exhilarating acceleration and a top speed competitive with many sports cars of the early 80s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was not a primary concern for this performance-oriented sedan. Expect relatively high consumption, especially under spirited driving, typical for a powerful naturally aspirated engine of its vintage.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional performance and handling for its era
- • High level of exclusivity and collector appeal
- • Superb build quality and Alpina's meticulous engineering
- • Timeless classic design based on the E28 BMW
- • Engaging driving experience with a powerful inline-six
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption by modern standards
- • Parts can be rare and expensive due to Alpina's bespoke nature
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Maintenance can be costly for a vintage performance car
- • Ride can be firm for some, reflecting its sporting intent
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Alpina |
| Model: | B9 |
| Generation: | E28 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 (245 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 245 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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