ALPINA B3 S E46 | 100-200 SOUND TOP SPEED & POV

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[@Satori-Automotive]

i love those older cars so much soul and they are beautiful

[@911gt333]

Omg that engine sound 🔥🔥🔥

[@TenPainHD]

sounds garbage with the torque converter from the early 2000´s...

[@911gt333]

@@TenPainHD Ок 👋

[@user199543999]

@@TenPainHD I like the clean transition. No jerking the clutch.

[@ErikT595]

​@TenPainHD this automatic gearbox actually shifts really good for such an old type.

[@urbietorbi4114]

@@ErikT595 Agree. i have the same one. Regards.

[@pezzonovante888]

AutoTopNL + Alpina = I'm watching immediately.

[@Hrtt]

I love the sound of NA i6

[@user199543999]

So clean and natural engine sound. The way it's meant to bellow.

[@nab5018]

No amount of pop and bangs will ever top the purity of this "old school" sound.

[@Top_g80comp]

And super slow 😂

[@2012_Seat_Ibiza]

@@Top_g80compsuper slow ? i think youre slow

[@Top_g80comp]

@@2012_Seat_Ibiza ibiza?? Driving that any car will be faster for you 😂

[@2012_Seat_Ibiza]

@@Top_g80comp not even my car lmao 😂😂

[@asdfg730]

Had this B3S as touring, the engine was a lyrical masterpiece, orchestrating a symphony of power and grace with every rev

[@philmountain9290]

Love to see more older but standard cars.

[@SuperMohd1985]

How come this car is standard?

[@thedriver08]

I feel like almost no one ever talks about this car. Great to finally see it in a proper video 👍

[@Roddy_Zeh]

Love the Alpina's. ❤

[@pistonburner6448]

Alpina's what?

[@Roddy_Zeh]

@@pistonburner6448 Typo. Alpina models. Not to write Alpinas. 😅

[@pistonburner6448]

@@Roddy_Zeh Alpinas is also correct my friend! Main thing is that 's means possessive, and is not used for plural...a mistake which so incredibly many Americans make.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

@@pistonburner6448 Well, that's good to know, then! 😁 I guess they have a fixation for apostrophes. 🤣 Jokes aside, regarding the car, such perfection. I dare to say I'd trade even an M3 E46 for an Alpina B3 S, even if these are less powerful. I love the subtleness of "sportier-than-standard" performance but also with an extra focus on luxury and comfort. 👌🏻🗿

[@pistonburner6448]

@@Roddy_Zeh I agree. For me the key is that the E46 is so smooth and luxurious, so to me the M3 rawness doesn't suit it as well.

[@Mad_Rass.mk6gli]

Can we get a full video

[@MaggotCZ]

they will do full video after this. its almost always like that.

[@vace8914]

In some days to a couple of months.

[@user-cb6lp5rv6m]

S😢 1:09 ​@@MaggotCZ

[@reece005]

I agree

[@avinashdasari7492]

Finally! Was waiting for this

[@arda1956]

A true gem.

[@thehauke7981]

Wow didn’t expect that sound! ♥️ it sings!

[@Kula88443]

Love the Alpina dials🤞🏾

[@dymion8170]

Omg i didnt even dream about this video but i want it soooo much ❤

[@totommmoto]

Such a beautiful car!

[@yurixruz]

Classic. 👌🏻

[@SuperTap007]

More of this! 🔥😎🔥

[@nab5018]

💯%

[@alexis1052]

Waow, jumped on that notification ❤

[@3000FAst]

Love that sound, even better in real life❤

[@dhruvmishra9781]

aah the most wanted car❤❤

[@mikedenkinger9570]

Love the E46 chassis.

[@matejgrim]

Man, did I not expect it to sound this good

[@R19Robbin]

That i6 sounds nice 👌

[@arteviser]

Nice sounf🤟

[@tommasoscarlino4672]

What a sound ❤

[@szymon6207]

could you upgrade 630hp with no drag ?

[@shuko1981]

Beautyful car❤

[@Westside7be]

Inlaatsound is gewoon absoluut geweldig. Bijna zo goed als M3 CSL van dezelfde periode

[@ESKATEUK]

Not even remotely close.

[@adriang.6687]

The sound of the engine of this car is music for my ears 🫶

[@ivtod]

It looks and sounds fantastic! But doesn't look to be that faster than sorted 330I However it's beautiful and rare car,love E46s

[@Adventure7Times]

its a Bit faster 100-200 0-100 same its because of the Automatic transmission

[@maxgr7723]

​@@Adventure7Timesbelieve me, it's a lot faster 0-100. There are tests and dragraces vs the e46m3...

[@michaelh5722]

Beautiful gauge cluster!

[@yaminoyume610]

Amazing car

[@tomadams1594]

what a car !!!

[@j.herbig1608]

My had family had a B3 3.3 Touring. This sound brings back memories to when I was a child🥹. It was a big mistake selling that car.

[@ueztwvfdsffyx]

I WANT THISSSS

[@colla555]

Almost more induction noise than exhaust sound 😍

[@oussama4629]

alpinas are the perfect BMWs

[@t3chn0m0]

16.6 from 100-200 is pretty darn good for such an old automatic car that has 300hp and is naturally aspirated.

[@ESKATEUK]

Nah that’s pretty unimpressive. Nothing darn good about it.

[@user-li5lv7ep9k]

Actually it kinda is, i have some friends with e92 335ix around 500hp and cant't go under 10s from 100-200 and another one that has almost 400hp cupra with dsg and does barely 9.8-9.9. For this... it actually is.

[@ESKATEUK]

@@user-li5lv7ep9k do you realise how big the difference between going 16.6 seconds 100-200 and doing it in 10 seconds is? That’s not even comparable, that is such a huge difference. If you compare this to say an e46 m3 with a bit more power it goes 100-200 a whole 4 seconds quicker. This alpine is only 1.5 seconds quicker than a bone stock 330ci from 100-200. Which isn’t all that impressive considering the extra 80bhp.

[@user-li5lv7ep9k]

@@ESKATEUK for it's era, it is good

[@gh0st_dem0lisher]

@@ESKATEUK*AlpinA not Alpine

[@tonyfastboy]

Sounds nice, pulls great what do you expect?

[@razvanbala2887]

Old Alpina's are pure driving spirit

[@Marco-001]

Alpina!!!

[@thomasholdsworth2422]

Back when cars looked and sounded great 👍🏻

[@Jollish]

Time to find those missing horses (30 of so?), beautiful car!

[@markok0610]

7k rev limiter

[@ErikT595]

Old fashioned HP eating torque converter.

[@KootBear]

this ​@@ErikT595

[@martjackson]

Ah man, I miss that induction snarl.

[@pachokardana6192]

Alpina sounds the best of the e46 straigth 6 engines. So deep pure inline 6 sound can lisen it for hours . Prefer it much more against e46 M3 sound . And it has a lot more torque which is better in the real life than the hp .

[@ventsistoqnov6680]

💯💯💯

[@maartenvanvenrooij3646]

really impressive sound, especially intake sound! Hate to say the interior sound is better than an e46 M3 in my opinion!

[@jannachkam3850]

That sound and than the m135i matchbox sound😂

[@christophschmitt5444]

So sad seing this awesome brand fading away soon 😢

[@DexterHR]

Always loved that unintrusive look of Alpina. And that sound… 🤤

[@avocatdelamusique9778]

That intake gives this car a sorta Porsche sounding vibe to it, especially at higher revs.

[@wrblue08]

The true predecessor to the 335i.

[@FranGSainz]

Waiting for the test with Max...

[@Boyka-ts3gj]

Bmw e36 e46 nice cars 👍👍

[@bmwabbitnator]

Engine is a stroker s52, nice sound

[@seniso512]

Better with manual transmission, but this car is a dream. Beautiful, great sound and timeless design.

[@hornox4life]

Hey dat is bijna mijn auto. Dat had ik nooit verwacht😂.

[@crashcraftyt]

The first car on your Channel I can actually afford😂

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

God I would absolutely kill for an E46 B3.....damn Alpina or damn US or damn whoever it was not bringing the damn things over here 😤 (I can't afford one anyway, but still! 😭)

[@timothyrobertson4451]

is that manual fuel consumption gage?

[@torreto_daddy]

What engine is this? I would love to do a transplant in my e46.

[@piotrwawrzynkiewicz9876]

It is quite slow probably due to automatic gearbox, but sounds soo cool, definitely better than m3 💙

[@Handyman1703]

Ik vrees dat hij flink wat vermogen kwijt is. Ik heb een 435xd en die is zwaarder, heeft maar 8 pk meer en is echt behoorlijk sneller.

[@timmie426]

Koppel doet ook een hoop!

[@ErikT595]

​@@timmie426een ouderwetse automaatbak zoals deze Alpina doet ook een hoop...power verliezen...😢

[@Falco_e46]

That automatic shifts so much faster than the normal e46 automatics, damn

[@ESKATEUK]

Hardly.

[@maxgr7723]

@@ESKATEUK it is faster,but the question is can you see it with the eyes. It has other software and a special valve body so yes there is a reasonable part on this assumption .

[@bzilla1090]

Wish I could find one of these, I've got an 03 330d AC Schnitzer

[@Mr330d]

If you find one I’ll buy your 330d 😂

[@bzilla1090]

@@Mr330d it's got 700000km's on the clock lol. Still great condition though, it's my daily. I've owned it for 20 years

[@user-kh9rh1tp2k]

does anyone know if the Ac schnitzer version the one with a supercharger was?

[@Jack-cv4ke]

So with a old 3.2 liter 250hp Alfa GT you get 16 sec. 100-200 and a lot of people said that was a bad time. That was a great time compared to similar age cars like this Alpina I guess (in this case a car with also 50/60hp more...). A Golf R32 250hp does 100-200 in around 19 sec. just for comparsion.

[@ErikT595]

Because this Alpina has an old fashioned torque converter. Those cause a lot drivetrain losses. With a manual this would be quicker. Like +/-15s 100-200 and probably 0-100 in 6s.

[@Jack-cv4ke]

@@ErikT595 could be that. But honestly I dont understand who says the GT 3.2 is a slow car, then....

[@ErikT595]

Alfa GT definitely ain't a slow car. It's faster then my E46 330i with 5-spd automatic. My 330i has the problem as this Alpina with the torque converter losses. It does 100-200 in about 21.5s... Dynoed the car and did slightly over 230hp so the engine is still doing what it supposed to do. 0-100 in about 7.2s and keeps on going until at least 245km/h measured by GPS so that's pretty good although it takes a while.

[@Indecisive7337]

These are Yummy!

[@JYKDutchYT]

The only mod I would do to this is a cone air filter and permanently open the exhaust valve

[@TheCraigy83]

Why is it short of 30 odd hp ? the alpinas are usually more powerful not less 🤷‍♂️wheels on the regular e46 look better then alpina wheels tbh .

[@maxgr7723]

Alpinawheels are the most beautiful wheels in my eyes ...that alone would make me want a b3

[@valerebrd9561]

The gearbox is very fast for 25/30 yo cars

[@jerezM392]

Indeed but still wouldn't want to have this as an automtic, this car needs a manual so bad.

[@Bmwmpowers58]

My manual 333 hp 545i touring with panorama roof and all kind of options 1800 kg does 5.8-5.9 over and over again, and even 5.5 - 5.6 with a hard launch M5 E60 style. The 6 speed auto gearbox is useless, it has nothing positive about it, i'd say this car should easily go toe to toe with me to at least 200 - 220 if it was manual

[@maxgr7723]

​@@jerezM392I disagree. Nowadays where a zf8 is so easy to swap and the n55box is close to pnp, you can integrate it seamless into the e46.

[@sidbobby3233]

Surely it's not still limited? Sounds good tho 😎🙏👊👍✌🇬🇧

[@pistonburner6448]

It seems to have lost a few ponies over the years. But a sweet car nonetheless! You might want to get your air filter, injectors, etc. cleaned and some new plugs.

[@Frenzinh0]

Personally I dont like Alpina's but this e46 is too nice

[@alexluke84]

I woul prefer this over M3

[@delayedreleasee]

20 years ago, this speed was a mass destruction weapon!

[@jac2601]

Very nice and different sound from compared with an M54 engine. This revving can ruin the older type automatic gearbox just after 5 mins!! would sound even better like a E36 M3 with manual gearbox I think.

[@tomislav335i]

Different sound because its not M54, i think its based on S52( american e36 M3 engine)

[@jac2601]

@@tomislav335i Yes it is an M52 single Vanos engine with old style intake, sounds nothing like the M54 engines that are normally in the E46 of wich I have.

[@maxgr7723]

@@jac2601 it is a US m52/s52...which means it is basically a m50tu with a crankshaftsensor in the rear...its iron block not alloy, hence the huge sound difference...

[@jac2601]

@@maxgr7723 Tanks, yes probably that, I had an (euro spec) E36 M3 and regognized the soundtrack, didn't know this Alpina sounds so nice and different from stock E46 330i.

[@True_life_20]

name of speed meter app please ?!

[@ErikT595]

Dragy

[@True_life_20]

@@ErikT595 how can i use it i don’t know 🤷‍♂️

[@hornox4life]

Is dit mysticblau A07?

[@loohzn]

alpina blauw

[@hornox4life]

@@loohzn ja zit toch wel aardig verschil in.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

That is more like 250 whp

[@maxgr7723]

Considering at least 13-17% drivetrainloss for a zf5 that wouldn't be much off...300crankhp

pretty fast shifts for a gearbox that old

[@jakubmihal5817]

21 liter/100km

[@nicro3338]

15seconds ago...damn

[@kuma7526]

Something is wrong with the engine. Please tell the owner to get it checked. Sounds like something is wrong with the timing chains when you filmed the engine. The start up also sounds really rough

[@maxgr7723]

Yep I read your comment right when I got to the startup scene...that sound absolutely wrong.

[@kuma7526]

@@maxgr7723you can even hear the timing chain grinding on the housing on decel after a few gas bumps if you listen closely

[@buffett1000]

ah yes...when cars were cars! 👀

[@krustysfunbodegas]

This Alpina is pretty fast, it goes above the 7000 rpm

[@ESKATEUK]

Amazing. Barely any quicker than a standard 330ci 😂 e46 m3 would leave this in dust. Not a chance is it sitting at 305bhp.

[@themightywhatever4884]

Back in the day when the blue speedo actually looked good. I find the blue speedo in modern Alpinas just beyond awful.

[@blakmagic7073]

I have the same car for sale

[@taymlink79]

details of the car please.

[@darrenboston342]

I have a E46 B3S cab No 68, 2003 in Titan silver with 71K on the clock offered in turn key .FBMWSH….. just had inspection 2 done at sopers Lincoln, four new MPS5 tyres, all new brakes, paintwork & interior are immaculate condition. 12 months MOT done @ Sytners Nottingham Comes with hardtop & trolly. Looking for £27,750 Thanks If anyone is interested I’m based in the UK.

[@rarevehicles]

In my opinion sounds a little bit like a Porsche, especially with full throttle in range 2000-3000rpm. 0-100 is a little slow for this type, my coupe with same spec takes below 6s for each attempt with 5.8s at its best! I can say it is a great car with amazing looks and a lot fun to drive even with auto transmission!

[@JH-ue2bo]

Oh, it lost some power in the meantime, right? 0-100 6.6? Factory claimed 5.4 My 330i e46 did 6.8 back in the days. Its a pitty

[@ErikT595]

5.4s is for the manual gearbox.

[@JH-ue2bo]

@@ErikT595 my 330i e46 was also auto gearbox, 6.8. How much is B3s auto factoty then? 5.6?

[@ErikT595]

​@JH-ue2bo you sure about 330i E46 does 6.8s? Measured how? Mine does about 7.2s with 5-spd auto and made over 230hp on the dyno. So 6.8s sounds kinda unbelievable to me.

[@JH-ue2bo]

@@ErikT595 sure I'm sure, otherwise I havent written it. Repeated measurement a couple of times, not 1 time a 7 in front. Allways between 6.8 and 6.9 ish. Dry condition, Michelin pilot sport tires, had 80 / 90 K Km on the clock. Sold it 12 years ago.

[@gregmarking6716]

Alpina claim 6.3 seconds 0-100 for the switch-tronic and 5.4 for the manual.

[@Mopsasus1]

Even tough it drives well, I'd say it lacks some of it's power.

[@timfrohlich5316]

Great enginesound but maybe more like 250,260 bhp

[@Collet.77]

Alpina B 3.4 s hat einer letzte, beste zuverlässige Motor

[@maxgr7723]

Nicht unbedingt. Ja der m50 Grundmotor der zum s52b32us umgearbeitet bei alpina als 3.4l verwendet wurde ist klasse, aber Kopfdichtung ist immer ein Problem.

[@milinddixit6583]

Is that a fuel economy gauge? Lol. Probably should have allowed it to go higher than 20 litres per 100km. Good target to hit though.

[@vvevvevvvv]

Economizer

[@maxgr7723]

Actually on a day to day basis the b3s can be driven around 7.X-8.5liters depending on your driving style...

[@Replica1276]

мне кажется на механике была бы быстрее

[@philippelemaire2887]

This gear box is slow

[@Blubbaization]

Think it is missing some HP because 305hp and 17 seconds 100-200 does not realy match.

[@sergio_81]

cool car but that old gearbox it´s rubbish

[@RABEANTs]

If bmw were reliable they d have killed the game