Officially recognised as a standalone manufacturer, Alpina takes BMW’s core foundations and transforms them at its Buchloe factory, where engines are hand-assembled, and interiors are custom-trimmed.

By harmonising BMW’s hallmark refinement and reliability with Alpina’s signature torque-heavy power, the brand carves a unique niche from an already talented series of vehicles.

Having tuned and converted the 3 Series since 1987, Alpina has cultivated a prestigious relationship with BMW offering discerning customers a high level of exclusivity.

Adhering to a philosophy of understated elegance, the fourth-generation 3 Series (E9X platform) is widely regarded as the sweet spot between modern reliability and classic driving dynamics.

The B3 S BiTurbo is propelled into supercar territory by its 3.0L N54 twin-turbocharged straight-six, an engine enhanced with Mahle pistons, uprated cooling, and the intuitive Switch-Tronic gearbox.

This creates a driving experience that is both punchy and s...