BMW Alpina B6
Every BMW Alpina B6 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1978–2019 5 generations · 12 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 197 → 500 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 5 Legendary 5 Legendary
All 5 BMW Alpina B6 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Alpina quoted a conservative top speed for the B6 — independent testing clocked it at 328 km/h (204 mph), quietly making the tuner's grand tourer faster than BMW's own M6.
Alpina could have borrowed BMW's own M6 V10 for the B6, but built a supercharged V8 instead — it made the Alpina quicker to sip less fuel, not just faster.
Alpina's E36-based B6 2.8 wasn't mechanically consistent throughout its short run — cars built before August 1992 lacked VANOS variable valve timing entirely, while later cars got BMW's new system.
South Africa's own 325iS quietly outgunned every other 325i on earth — built with a 2.7-litre Alpina engine instead of the usual 2.5.
The B6, an E21 3 Series with a 2.8-litre M30 six, was the first car Alpina put on the market as a manufacturer.
Collectors Who Spotted the BMW Alpina B6
No member has published a public street spot of the BMW Alpina B6 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
BMW Alpina B6 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F06/F12/F13 6 Series (2011–2019) | 2011–2019 | Legendary | — | 500 hp · 516 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E63/E64 650i (2006–2008) | 2006–2008 | Legendary | — | 493 hp · 516 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E36 325i (1992–1993) | 1992–1993 | Legendary | — | 237 hp · 216 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| E30 323i, 325i and M3 (1984–1990) | 1984–1990 | Legendary | — | 207 hp · 199 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E21 323i (1978–1983) | 1978–1983 | Legendary | — | 197 hp · 183 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a BMW Alpina B6 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.