ALPINA - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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Alpina makes some of the already cool luxury cars into even cooler cars with way more #HRSPRS anyone could ask for. Most people think they are just another fancy BMW, but trust us … they are way cooler than the average bimmer and this is their story!
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[@skuylerknisely404]

Hey man, hope you’re feeling better after the heart thing

[@CptPrice62]

What happened?

[@MaloneWoodworks]

@@CptPrice62 he had a heart attack last week

[@keepmusicevil89]

All the no’s energy drinks

[@mikeaya7205]

Sean Hayward I was thinking the same thing.

[@louiscrespo1280]

@@mikeaya7205 nah it runs in his family

[@javanbybee4822]

Last time I was this early Ferrari still had manuals. But no joke, I’m glad your okay James

[@maz500]

Audi still has manuals over here

[@HusseinMarey]

These episodes were recorded before the accident btw

[@NiumeLTU]

Audi's have a lot more manuals compared to bmw's

[@javanbybee4822]

@@NiumeLTU over here they don't have any xd

[@ryuuseiboi950]

But they do?

[@kevinhibbard320]

I saw an older lady driving a green B7 the other day. I was so excited, my wife was like, "it just looks like a 5 series" divorce pending.

[@unknownip6741]

Atleast die knows what a 5 series is.

[@chielwouterscw]

I always find it funny to see old woman driving blistering fast cars. They probably just have a lot of money and wanted a luxurious and comfortable car but don't know how fast it actually is.

[@kevinhibbard320]

@@chielwouterscw me too. In fact there was a customer of mine who had an evo x with the manual and the Recaros. She was probably 70 and volunteered at an alzheimers npo. She called it her race car and she dailyed it, bless her heart.

[@eun5oo280]

To be fair it does look alike

[@faraziqbal188]

@@chielwouterscw Or she’s secretly a badass grandma who takes her grandchildren to bakeries and shops going 120mph

[@freehail]

james’s most underrated quote is “now back to the show”

[@TheRatedOniChannel]

The 'now' needs to be way longer.

[@gfindley5028]

I prefer "Annnnnnnnnnyway!"

[@fordf-2505]

It should be "oh cock"

[@fardeed]

Now back to the story yu mean

[@firdausahsin3898]

Aaannnywayyy

[@john.2491]

These conversations are 100% accurate "Here's the keys ya boob, take her for a spin" Iconic quote

[@DungeonForgeGaming]

Please for the love of “MO POWA BABY!!” Stop drinking Nos when you you just had a heart attack. We all love you and your content so KEEP IT HEATHLY BABY!!!

[@initial6325]

Cole Adams its not the nos energy drink

[@jacksonmowry]

This was recorded well before James’ heart attack.

[@slayerfox2]

Could have been water...never know what’s off camera

[@dahmed836]

He didnt even open the can

[@starchief94]

Guys it's genetic. Go see his IG post.

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 42 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad (Hope you’re doing well my man♥️)

[@nclparlade_random1179]

And u got 42 likes lmao

[@arashk8411]

@@nclparlade_random1179 HAha No

[@nclparlade_random1179]

@@arashk8411 ahh hell

[@tommydargydarg1775]

His dad died of a heart attack when he was 48

[@quentinl6256]

this

[@justinturner4850]

Just heard about James suffering a heart attack. Wanted to say we freaking love you James. Your a genuine dude and I wish you were my brother! I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say that we wish you a full recovery. Peace from Maui brother! -get better🤙❤️

[@IntellectualHazard]

Thicc-est YT: Officially Demonetized

[@toonzoku9478]

❌💰❌

[@datgio4951]

Intellectual Hazard*/_\* and it actually fucking is

[@Superkamiwolf]

Hope you're recovering well James, we love you!

[@theodorsonfors1391]

"If you don't know what a typewriter is" Made me feel really old 🤯

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Oddly enough I had heard of Alpina but didn’t know what or who they were. Now I know and this was a good episode. Love the changes you made. Simple but effective to chance the way this show works.

[@hellaflex2797]

Guys we need an episode about Alfa Romeo, such a rich racing history and so so beautiful cars!

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Agreed

[@Blazerri]

Beatiful? Ehhh no

[@dominickvanorman7471]

and an episode for DTM. Both are very connected

[@06carbon61]

You sound like Jeremy Clarkson

[@gowen_places_5471]

KableFI ehhh yes. Have you seen some of their cars!?

[@kurtismutimer7392]

an hour and a half ago, i’m walking home from school, i wonder ‘what does alpine actually do’ i search ‘alpina up to speed’ to no prevail. then this pops up in my notifications, thanks for the video car gods

[@nickwarren8749]

"That wagon made my pecker jump." - The one American that appreciates wagons.

[@Heretic306]

RS6 Avant arrived in North America this year! That's progress for sure.

[@liberty0758]

@@Heretic306 which not many people can afford. Still, good move from Audi... Subaru should've offered the Levorg to american buyers as well.

[@JB-tb2qp]

I love wagns

[@joshsamuelson1793]

A great wagon is awesome. The Volvo 850 turbo or 750 turbo showed that a wagon can be quick and practical, while still being cool.

[@maddyxmyelstrom9643]

@@liberty0758 definitely agreed. I had an outback before i got my BMW, and had they offered the Levorg when my outback decided it felt like having it's own rings for breakfast, i'd probably have gotten one.

[@coileymarche4449]

When I worked at BMW as a detailer a few years back we once got a B7 into the shop for a "full spa" Cleaning. The boys were playing around with the features on the car as we cleaned the interior and THE SOUND OF MUSIC was in the vehicle to play from the built in entertainment system. We straight up watched half the movie on the center screen as well as the two in the back while we cleaned the vehicle. I was in awe of the quality (not of the movie) but of the B7 overall. Unbelievable tbh.

[@SpotCheckNews]

Just bought one. Can't wait to take delivery.

[@Mari.3GS]

James is probably my long lost dad

[@rfjfjjrndyajjrntjfjf]

How old are you? Hahahahha

[@ga264mes]

ren carnado he’s got fortnight on his pic how old ya think

[@initial6325]

lol

[@josephnewman8203]

@@initial6325 2

[@bigdaddy2158]

Frez Playz he doesn’t claim you

[@mattmisnon5514]

Hey james! How bout making an episode about car accessories? Example: Everything you need to know about RECARO. Thanks!

[@nickwarren8749]

I second this.

[@brrrberry5.7s25]

Matt Misnon Everything you need to know about: MOMO HKS

[@jasonirwin4631]

Don't forget Garrett, Holly, brembo, and Edelbrock.

[@ivandiaz007]

And then TAKATA 🤭

[@moreofjosem5363]

Weber

[@maneletpg]

Hey dude, been watching some of the series vids now and I am trully confident to say you guys are doing an amazing job. Well done 👌🏻... congrats from Spain

[@icyrecipe]

Thank you so much for making this video, been waiting for it!! Hope you’re feeling better aswell!

[@thut42]

ABARTH - Everything You Need to Know / Up to Speed... please?

[@armadillolover99]

As a huge BMW fan, I’m glad you finally did this one! Also, I hope you’re doing well James. Take your time to recover and I hope we see you back and healthy soon!

[@car-man]

I'm enjoying watching your good video. I support you in Korea. (Where all the car's informarion are) I run the car maintenance KZbin channel in Korea.

[@warriorharj79]

Awesome

[@enzovalle3835]

I’ve had the pleasure of detailing a latest gen B7 and never have I ever been this impressed with an interior like the B7. Just the floor mats themselves absolutely blew me away so you can understand the sadness that I felt after seeing the extremely curb rashed rims…

[@samuelorellana2603]

"Add it to the list" You guys should have a wall of cool cars like top gears old wall of cool vs uncool cars

[@MTNDEWGANG]

Hope you're feeling better man, bless your heart!

[@vincentpaone8361]

congrats James and all donut peeps, i watch up to speed every day and you guys been climbing like 100k subs every few days!! 3 mil here we come!!! love you guys. "mo'h POWA babeh"

[@joshuafinishes]

Your one of the only youtubers that I wouldn’t purge. Love your whole thing.

[@oscarzt1652]

bmw: hi alpina we've been working together for quite a while now do you fancy trying your hand on one of our SUVs? alpina: XD

[@partista77]

U now they will. Just show them the money

[@harriz17]

Alpina XB7 : *Allow me to introduce myself*

[@mikeaya7205]

Hope you doing good James, take care.

[@freddysevolution9]

Get better James!

[@OfficialSIRTRAPRELOADED]

I own an Alpina B5 and I love it!! It's just a different sensation compared to any other BMW.

[@ThePrometheus617]

Sell it to me

[@olliebonugli8881]

People need to stop blaming NOS energy drink for James’ hospitalisation. Seriously. Take all the time you need to get better James❤️

[@purelove7855]

the truth will set you free

[@sleepykunderkat8660]

1:07 Protect Sven... guess I have to buy 300 cans of no’s now

[@hezron9536]

Funny how they still advertise NOS even after James' heart attack

[@thebigboybossy4232]

I was bouta say the same thing

[@ganzo86]

Yeah not cool. But probably due to contractual agreements.

[@AB-fk4gw]

His heart problem was due family history. he said he should of known himself as his sister had the exact same heart attack at a similar age.

[@PabloGonzalez-hv3td]

@@AB-fk4gw They don't help

[@hezron9536]

@@AB-fk4gw energy drinks are known to increase blood pressure, heart rates, and obesity to name some of its adverse affects. These affects can be acceptable with occasional use, however too much of anything will eventually cause bigger issues. This contract with NOS of course doesn't help when combined with his family's medical history

[@HighDefinitionVideo]

What a great story. I love Alpina models. I’m hoping for a B6 grand coupe in my immediate future. So beautiful and as I understand a 200 mph top speed.

[@demofighter]

Probably doesn't mean anything, but I came here for the Linus video and stayed because I've been looking for something to satisfy my grand tour\top gear itch while they're making the new season. This video on the Alpina lineup was perfect. Hope to get throught the rest of your content by end of year.

[@re-gaming3913]

My dad works as the webdesigner for these guys He made their configurator

[@bmw3-er]

Cool

[@tomeksikora4013]

I would always configure Alpinas to pass some time. Thank him from me please.

[@shakethaspot6301]

So that means your grandfather is the configurators configurers configur.....er ? 🤯

[@lp9119]

Insane

[@JTSuarez]

Take your time to recover james, hope you’ll be back soon

[@Beck17E]

Been waiting for an Alpina episode! Saw you were in a hospital due to heart complications. Really scary stuff. My b-days tomorrow so i'll be wishing you the best of health bud!

[@stephen9869]

E34 B10 Bi Turbo, E39 B10 V8s, E32 B12 5.0 . E38 B12 6.0 and the E39 B10 3.3 were always amongst my dream cars

[@sokarimedia9765]

B12 6.0 takes the cake for me

[@deformemvita]

"Strokin' more ponies..." James Pumphrey -2019

[@tony_5156]

Teh_D3th_St4r OwO big horses

[@shanavlakaram4919]

Iv been waiting for this one! Hope you're doing good James.

[@davidmeyer3770]

Idk if anyone has said this yet but james it killin these in video commercials. I laugh at almost every one. James if you read these the amount of effort you put in is my favorite thing about this show

[@colemcdowell1362]

Looking back at this, it’s crazy how much weight he’s lost. Happy for him

[@craylust1628]

*has a heart attack* “I’ll race anybody!”

[@ethancomrov1006]

James my man, rest up and feel better! Much love from the car community!

[@georgeisaak5321]

Nice car history lesson once more !!!! Excellent presentation , loved it !!!!

[@holeshotshane6344]

Blue and green are not easy colors to get to go together.... Alpine friggin killed it. Love that look

[@LucoreAuto]

Hearing and seeing all these sexy BMW sounds is definitely getting us excited for our upcoming 750il V12 project! Mmmmmmm exhaust sounds and Bavarian styling!

[@maxtokmin9683]

Lucore Auto and LucoreRacing it’s already out it’s called the m760

[@LucoreAuto]

@@maxtokmin9683 well we'll see how ours stacks up once we get started on it next week! ;)

[@craddymcpatty]

Welcome back from the hospital! UTS is my fav show btw, I love you (no homo) and hope you always feel good and maybe calm down on the NOS energy drinks just incase the same thing doesn't happen. Love craddy

[@joshuasuhy8899]

Steves notebook from Blues Clues...you sly devils. JAMES SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK MY DUDE!

[@pl2061]

Good to see you back on the studio James! Hope you’re taking it easy there.

[@1Reddd]

Ah, I remember when AMG used to be exclusive just like Alpina. Now you can buy a base model Mercedes with AMG badges everywhere yet without any upgrades to the motor. Alpina and Brabus are the few German tuners that have stuck true to their roots.

[@nightstorm5914]

well technical Alpina isnt a tuner anymore since many years

[@OmDahake]

Alpina just got bought by BMW so we'll have to see about that

[@1Reddd]

@@OmDahake cancer

[@tery791]

James great movie :D Maybe next Time something about Abarth? 💪🏼

[@KieranJackson213]

Great video. Thanks for the info. Never rolling stock!

[@mackynjing2192]

Thank You donut,every member of donut,thank You so much for making this channel,i learn and have fun watching at the same time👌all teachers should be like this

[@Ezz800]

UpToSpeed on HÄRTGE The other lesser known BMW tuning house

[@liberty0758]

Better they do AC Schnitzer. More known BMW tuners

[@735337707]

Pretty sure it's Hartge

[@DuBstep115]

@@735337707 Herbert Hartge GmbH & Co. KG to be exact.

[@xNewNickx]

too bad that Hartge doesn't exist anymore. The Herbert Hartge GmbH & Co. KG was liquidated in July 2019.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

yes

[@help_is_bail]

I wa watching this vid when i got notified about the vid

[@ghshrksidhc5460]

KZbin is just epic

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Another great vid. Hope you're feeling better!

[@austinmobley1496]

Thanks for this episode I asked and you delivered!!

[@carlosclemente9982]

ThIs is the thickest motor teacher I ever had

[@IntellectualHazard]

I'd like you to edit this and change it to Thicc

[@mimidotcat]

*thiccest

[@ciaranhailwood4214]

When you going to do Alfa Romeo

[@jmartin1203]

Good to see ya back!!! Glad your ok!!!

[@dexterheadley23]

Ive never waited so long for a KZbin video in my life😁

[@mikes062]

When someone hands you a flyer, it’s kinda like they’re sayin “here, you throw this away!”

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Alpina is the Spoon of Honda. Cant change my mind.

[@lusikka9152]

And M is like type r

[@initial6325]

yes

[@natty2patty]

yes

[@HildegardActual]

Glad you're okay James! Great video as always.

[@kalebleone3989]

Glad you’re back and healthy James!

[@ahahahhahaha9145]

you forgot to talk about the b8!!! the first v8 in a bmw 3 series. e36

[@carsonwright3240]

James challenges everyone to a foot race, has heart attack

[@clussylove]

this series has strengthen my love for cars

[@dlemon90]

So much e21 footage, I’m lovin this one!! 😍

[@WolfWould]

Everything You Need to Know on James Dad.

[@ak-ut7zy]

WolfWould 😂

[@julemandenudengaver4580]

And Jessica

[@pandahammonds9590]

We actually learned about James’s dad through his post on instagram. Its NOT a happy story...

[@EKspeed]

Do the BMW Z4 and Merc SLK since you did the audi TT.

[@MateYouDunno]

Waited a longggg time for this episode! Worth it... MOOO POWAAAA BABYYY

[@moisesvazquezmon3971]

Glad you’re back man 👌🏽

[@probablynotleo4340]

Now that we're done with the Alpina, can we have the Renault Alpine next?

[@CuoreSportivo]

come on guys we're still waiting for the alfa romeo episode.

[@josephrizk7888]

Good to see you back on your feet James, take care of yourself bro health is wealth

[@fluffyfreak505]

Glad your doing good bud!! Need ya to keep making these sick videos!!

[@MauFerrusca]

Subtitles: "I'll p*nis..."

[@kalaukko4172]

Up to speed on Mitsubishi Pajero, the 12 time Dakar rally winning car

[@kevinkainzbauer267]

So cool that you made this episode. Didn‘t knew that guys in the US even know Alpina. Because for example my D3 BiTurbo Coupé (E92) is No. 120/289 so they‘re even rarer than a LaFerrarai LOL

[@lotnlotn]

one of the best car talk/show ever

[@muhammedgokcan22]

Next about Racing legends like Hans Stuck, Hamilton or Röhrl

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

You mentioned Hamilton but not Senna????..... ricer..........shit at least Schumacher, Roberto Ravalgia, Jacky stewart, Derek Bell ...etc..............

[@liberty0758]

Hamilton is a racing legend? Loooool

[@-TJ-]

12:56 - G20: 3 Series Sedan / G21: 3 Series Wagon G30: 5 Series No such thing as the G33.

[@810810punk]

Bothered me that they showed old chassis of the 3 and x3 too, they showed the f31 and f25

[@legacyturbo8485]

I currently own a 2014 bmw b7 alpina and yea it’s a sick ride for sure ....!!!!!

[@gerhardhillmann1]

Another excellent and informative video.

[@ShadowKhi618]

D: where is our Garage Dad of Sicence 😭😭

[@idknils2920]

When Jeremy once said 2 smokey beamers I was very angry because the one was an alpina

[@jackmack9325]

Glad you are feeling better! I love you!

[@JohSno]

Love you guys! You are doing awesome vids.

[@LowDoze]

“Add it to the list.” That is how all USA gearheads feel.

[@pieyield2255]

It’s Sicc It’s quicc But most importantly It’s thicc

[@mtsurov]

I love YOU, NOS, and using 100% of my brain 10% of the time.

[@nishitsinghbirman1923]

10:50 that look on Nolan after tossing the 6 cylinder engine in there lol

[@RamjeProductions]

1:50 Gets a BMW 1500 as a first car... Me: _"Okay Boomer"_

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

Next: EVERYTHING you need to KNOW on G POWEEEEER

[@irwinrawr]

Had both an Alpina B10 from '98 and an M5 from '00. Loved the M5 but the Alpina B10 was special and my favourite to drive. Ultimately, I sold the M5 because the B10 was just so much better.

[@LebzitoK]

I'm glad to see that you are 100% HRSPRS.