The BMW 2002 had a great reception with the public as an affordable sports compact car around the world, but unfortunately this would not last as new BMW models needed to be produced to keep up with the times. The top level BMW 2002 Tii had introduced the world to high level sports performance, and obviously Alpina saw a need to make an even better version of this. This same thought and philosophy transcended over to the the new 3-series BMW vehicles.
The earlier models of the 3-series were designated as A1, A2, and A4. These engines were derivatives of the M20 4-cylinder engine and ranged from 125-160 Horsepower. These were great strong cars, but obviously the public wanted more.
Thus came the 323i the more powerful version of the 3-series M20 engine. This car came with 140 Horspower with a lot more torque than the 2.0Liter versions of the M20.
Obviously once again Alpina found that making a better version of the top of the line BMW 3-series was needed. Thus they released the C1 and the B6 3-series. The C1 was a 323i that was reworked to produce 170 Horsepower.
The grand daddy of them all was the B6 which used the 6-cylinder 528i motor which produced 200-218 Horsepower.
Interior Upgrades
Recaro seats with Alpina style cloth (optional for C1 2.3)
Alpina leather steering wheel
Alpina wood gear knob
Alpina speedometer
Alpina identification plate
Upgrades on gearbox, fuel tank, diff and suspension
5-speed Getrag gearbox
100 litres fuel tank (optional for C1 2.3)
Limited slip diff with cooling ribs and stiffer lid (optional for C1 2.3)
Bilstein gas-pressured shocks with Ahle lowering springs
Uprated front brakes with dual ventilated discs
Upgrades adjustments
Deep front spoiler
Rear spoiler
Alpina wheels
Alpina stripes on both sides (optional)
This car soon then evolved into the E30 M3, and made history with many wins. The E21 Alpina vehicles will always be remembered to me for having classic 3-Series styling with raw sports/race roots. Thanks to our fellow brethren at www.bmwe21.net .
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