The ALPINA B5 GT stands as the ultimate expression of excellence within the BMW 5 Series at ALPINA, boasting unparalleled performance and exclusivity. This extraordinary vehicle represents a triumph of engineering and craftsmanship, solidifying its position as one of the most coveted limited editions ever produced in Buchloe. With a mere 250 units available worldwide […]
Trademark filings hint at possible rebranding for Alpina
Trademark filings made by BMW with a patent and trademark office in Germany suggest a rebranding of Alpina is currently in the works. The filings, first spotted by members of the i5 Talk forum, show a new stylized look for the Alpina name that is much more modern than the current design. The flat, minimalist […]
Could This 1988 E30 ALPINA C2 2.7 Be Your Perfect Daily Driver?
What do almost all of us car enthusiasts want as our perfect daily driver? We want something small, nimble, sporty, good looking, rear-wheel drive, and manual, right? Most of us can’t have that, as so many of us have families and pragmatic realities that require larger, more sensible vehicles. But in an ideal car world, […]
Watch the “Project Chicago” E65 ALPINA B7 Hit the Dyno
It’s good to see Sreten from M539 Restorations getting more and more popular, as he really is putting out some of the best car content on the YouTube machine at the moment. One of his more interesting projects, of which there are many, is his “Project Chicago” E65-generation ALPINA B7. The E65 7 Series is […]
Review: 2023 ALPINA D3 S Touring
Are you in the market for a luxurious and high-performance vehicle that offers both style and functionality? Look no further than the 2023 ALPINA D3 S Touring. With its sleek design and top-of-the-line features, this car is sure to turn heads on the road. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what makes […]
This G11 ALPINA B7 Could Be the Best Luxury Bargain Ever
Anyone that’s driven any sort of ALPINA knows how special they are. From the moment you set off, you realize that an ALPINA isn’t a normal BMW. It’s different. It’s better. There’s something magical about the way ALPINA’s drive and one of my favorites is the pre-facelift G11 ALPINA B7. Admittedly, there’s a bit of […]
2024 BMW M3 CS Is the Hardest-Core Four-Door
BMW’s current-generation M3 and M4 are angry, violent machines capable of borderline terrifying turns of speed. It seems unlikely that anyone who has had the chance to do some hard driving in an M3 Competition would ask for a still-more-hardcore version, but that isn’t stopping BMW from giving us one. Enter the 2024 BMW M3 […]
Is the BMW M3 Touring Better Than the APINA B3 Touring?
For decades, ALPINA has made the high-performance wagons that BMW wouldn’t. No M3 Touring? ALPINA had you covered with the B3 Touring. No M5 Touring this year? ALPINA had the B5 Touring. Hell, ALPINA even had diesel versions. Now, though, ALPINA actually has some more competition from BMW than usual, as the M3 Touring is […]
Is The BMW M3 Touring A Better Performance Wagon Than The Alpina B3 Touring?
BMW’s first M3 wagon is comparable to Alpina’s hotter 3-Series in more ways than one by Andrew Gutman 3 hours ago by Andrew Gutman For the first time ever, BMW has an official wagon version of the M3, the M3 Touring. But the question is: how does it stack up to their incumbent performance wagon, […]