Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT are a wonderful alternative to the M3 and M4

Will there ever be a fully electric BMW that has been tackled by BMW’s in-house tuner from Buchloe? And will Alpina even continue to exist if BMW wants to be completely electric? All worries for later, because we can now enjoy two new toys from Alpina. This time, the 3-series sedan, 3-series Touring and 4-series Gran Coupé have been renamed the Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT.

Alpina has been busy on the inside, outside and under the skin. The front bumper has been given the well-known splitter with the Alpina wordmark and canards (those small, black air guides) have been placed on the corners. The wheels are 20-inch and the rear bumper has received a new diffuser. Of course there are Alpina badges on the tailgate. On the inside, the Alpina theme continues with logos, badging and a nameplate on the center console.

Specifications of the Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT

All three cars get the same souped-up 3.0-liter inline-six as the current Alpina 3 and 4 series, but with an extra 34 hp. A modified eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to all wheels via a limited slip differential. The total power is 529 hp and the torque is 730 Nm. The Alpinas are one horsepower less powerful than the M3 Competition xDrive and M3 Touring Competition xDrive.

The B3 reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds – which is 0.1 second faster than the M3s. By the way, it seems that the specifications of the M3 and M4 are written somewhat modestly. The M3 stops accelerating at 290 km/h and the B3 GT continues to 308 km/h. The B3 GT Touring continues up to 305 km/h, where the M3 Touring stops as standard at 250 km/h and with an optional package at 280 km/h.

The BMW B4 GT as a four-door alternative to the M4

You can safely see the Alpina B4 GT as the M4 Gran Coupé that BMW never built. The M4 xDrive Competition is also 1 hp stronger and goes to 100 km/h just as quickly as the Alpina. The top speed of the B4 GT is 305 km/h and the standard M4 is 250 km/h. With an extra option package, the M4 can reach 290 km/h.

There are also some model-specific adjustments. For example, the bodywork in the nose of the B3 GTs has been made stiffer for more precise steering behavior. The sedan gets a thicker rear stabilizer bar, which means the 3-series should lean less. In the 4 Series, the stabilizer bars on the front axle have been reinforced for more precise steering behavior. In addition, the active dampers have been readjusted.

How much does a GT from Alpina cost?

From today you can order a new Alpina B3 GT or B4 GT. Deliveries start in November. The prices presented by Alpina include 19 percent German tax, but without Dutch BPM. The sedan is the fastest, but also the most affordable option with a price of 101,700 euros, while a four-wheel drive M3 Competition costs at least 105,300 euros in Germany.

The price differences are about the same for the other two new Alpinas. The B3 GT Touring costs at least 102,900 euros in Germany (compared to 106,300 euros for the M3 Touring xDrive) and prices of the B4 GT start at 105,100 euros. An M4 Competition xDrive costs at least 107,300 euros in Germany. The Alpinas are therefore cheaper and faster. And even something cooler?