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3.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Alpina B4 Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Alpina B4 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Alpina B4 is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $159,900 before on-road costs.
This Alpina B4 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 324 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 660 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW Alpina claims the B4 Base uses 8.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 190g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 723km per full tank
The Alpina B4 measures 1380mm (54.3 inches) in height, 4640mm (182.7 inches) in length, 1825mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2809mm (110.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1915kg (4221.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The B4 Base comes standard with 245/30 R20 front tyres and 265/30 R20 rear tyres.
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Power to Weight
169.19 - 191.72 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
248.09 kW/t
Boot Space
370 - 445 litres
110 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 8.3 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
13 L/100km
Vehicle Range
723 - 759 km
466 km
1,500 km
Price
$149,900 - $159,900
$31,440
$521,055
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Dimensions
4,640 mm
1,825 mm
1,380 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,640 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm |
| Load Capacity | 385 mm |
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Explore Alpina B4 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Traction Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front Digital Television: yes
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 8.8
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 190
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 8.8
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 723
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 449
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 301
Maximum Speed (mph): 187
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 440
Maximum Power (kW): 324
Maximum Torque (Nm): 660
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: 8hp70
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: F20
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 370
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.1
Front Track (mm): 1552
Overall Height (in): 54.3
Overall Height (mm): 1380
Overall Length (in): 182.7
Overall Length (mm): 4640
Overall Width (in): 71.9
Overall Width (mm): 1825
Rear Track (in): 62.0
Rear Track (mm): 1576
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Wheelbase (in): 110.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2809
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1025
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1321
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1071
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1405
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 49.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1265
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Green
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2300
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5071
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1915
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4222
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1915
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4222
Tare Weight (kg): 1878
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood & Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Instrument Panel: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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