alpina b2.5
11 April 2006, 01:21 PM
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alpina b2.5
just seen a 1993 alpina b2.5 coupe for sale near me for £3995,have to say looks beautiful
-i possibly think this car is based on the 325i and converted by alpina???anyone know about this model?
-i possibly think this car is based on the 325i and converted by alpina???anyone know about this model?
11 April 2006, 01:28 PM
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These (apparently) weren't true bona fida Alpina - converted in the Uk under license.
200 produced ... all by sytners. they took the 325i coupe and did the following:-
fitted a re mapped ecu
fitted a stainless alpina exhaust system ( some had a modified manifold and some used the standard unit. )
17" alpina alloys were fitted and the inside of the rear arches were re rolled to allow for larger wheels.
steering wheel and gearknob conversion to alpina parts.
suspension changed to alpina spec except for those cars already fitted with motorsport suspension.
front and rear spoilers.
alpina badging
Altogether this gave approx 220 bhp.
Unfortunately the b2.5 did not take off because once the conversion was done it was more expensive than the popular e36 m3 which gave 285bhp+
sytners produced a spec sheet for each car and you can get a copy by writing to them. This will tell you who carried out the work and when it was done.
Hope that helps !
Cheers,
Gastro
200 produced ... all by sytners. they took the 325i coupe and did the following:-
fitted a re mapped ecu
fitted a stainless alpina exhaust system ( some had a modified manifold and some used the standard unit. )
17" alpina alloys were fitted and the inside of the rear arches were re rolled to allow for larger wheels.
steering wheel and gearknob conversion to alpina parts.
suspension changed to alpina spec except for those cars already fitted with motorsport suspension.
front and rear spoilers.
alpina badging
Altogether this gave approx 220 bhp.
Unfortunately the b2.5 did not take off because once the conversion was done it was more expensive than the popular e36 m3 which gave 285bhp+
sytners produced a spec sheet for each car and you can get a copy by writing to them. This will tell you who carried out the work and when it was done.
Hope that helps !
Cheers,
Gastro
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cheers for the info! so who are sytners?and what is the difference between a sytners conversion and an alpina?
so technically the car is just a 325i with a few bits enhanced
so technically the car is just a 325i with a few bits enhanced
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Originally Posted by middxsti
cheers for the info! so who are sytners?and what is the difference between a sytners conversion and an alpina?
so technically the car is just a 325i with a few bits enhanced
so technically the car is just a 325i with a few bits enhanced
Frank Sytner (of racing fame) owns the company.
www.sytner.co.uk - they now sell other top marques
As far as differences - who knows - but as you say its only 'mildly' breathed upon compared to some of their other conversions.
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Originally Posted by Gastro
These (apparently) weren't true bona fida Alpina - converted in the Uk under license.
200 produced ... all by sytners. they took the 325i coupe and did the following:-
fitted a re mapped ecu
fitted a stainless alpina exhaust system ( some had a modified manifold and some used the standard unit. )
17" alpina alloys were fitted and the inside of the rear arches were re rolled to allow for larger wheels.
steering wheel and gearknob conversion to alpina parts.
suspension changed to alpina spec except for those cars already fitted with motorsport suspension.
front and rear spoilers.
alpina badging
Altogether this gave approx 220 bhp.
Unfortunately the b2.5 did not take off because once the conversion was done it was more expensive than the popular e36 m3 which gave 285bhp+
sytners produced a spec sheet for each car and you can get a copy by writing to them. This will tell you who carried out the work and when it was done.
Hope that helps !
Cheers,
Gastro
200 produced ... all by sytners. they took the 325i coupe and did the following:-
fitted a re mapped ecu
fitted a stainless alpina exhaust system ( some had a modified manifold and some used the standard unit. )
17" alpina alloys were fitted and the inside of the rear arches were re rolled to allow for larger wheels.
steering wheel and gearknob conversion to alpina parts.
suspension changed to alpina spec except for those cars already fitted with motorsport suspension.
front and rear spoilers.
alpina badging
Altogether this gave approx 220 bhp.
Unfortunately the b2.5 did not take off because once the conversion was done it was more expensive than the popular e36 m3 which gave 285bhp+
sytners produced a spec sheet for each car and you can get a copy by writing to them. This will tell you who carried out the work and when it was done.
Hope that helps !
Cheers,
Gastro
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