Alpina B3 50th South African Bash Edition: Gone in a Flash at $162K!

by AutoExpert   |  26 December, 2023

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Guess what? The Alpina B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition just hit the scene and - whoosh - it's already gone! At a jaw-dropping $162,000, this isn't just any car; it's a celebration on wheels.

Forget the usual BMW look - this Alpina B3 throws out the rulebook with its suave design. Wrapped in Alpina Green II and rocking those elegant 20-inch wheels, it's like a nod to the good old days of cool cars.

Alpina B3

Slide into this baby, and you're in a world of luxe: Alpina-branded sills, a snazzy plaque, and oh, that black leather with funky white and green stitching. It's like a VIP lounge on the move.

Alpina B3

Now, let's talk muscle. This sedan's got a beastly twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine, boasting 488 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. Top speed? A sizzling 190 mph. Zero to sixty? Just 3.6 seconds. It's like a lightning bolt in car form!

Alpina B3

Alpina's not just about looks, though. They've packed this ride with all the cool tech – sporty suspension, beefy brakes, and an exhaust system that growls. And with four driving modes, you're the captain of this rocket ship.

Alpina B3

Despite its heart-stopping price tag, the BMW Alpina B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition was snapped up faster than it takes to say its name. It's more than a car; it's a rolling party celebrating BMW's epic 50-year stint in South Africa.

Alpina B3

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