2020 Alpina B3 Sedan Laps The Sachsenring Faster Than The Mercedes-AMG GT, SLR McLaren

BY Cristian Gnaticov | Posted on

With the latest B3 Sedan that was unveiled close to the end of 2019, Alpina has created a great premium sports saloon without stepping on the new BMW M3’s toes.

The B3 Sedan was recently subjected to a fast lap of the Sachsenring. AutoBildSportsCars put Guido Naumann in the driver’s seat, who took it across the finish line in a blistering 1:36.67.

This makes it faster than the Mercedes-AMG GT (1.36.80), AMG C63 S (1:36.96), Lamborghini Urus (1:36.99) and SLR McLaren (1.37.10), according to FastestLaps. The Porsche 991 Targa 4S completed the course in 1:36.66, while the 718 Boxster GTS and BMW M6 Competition did a 1:36.62 and 1:36.20 respectively. The undisputed king at the German track is the McLaren Senna, with a time of 1:25.19.

Video: Watch The Alpina B3 Lap The Nurburgring In A Touch Under 8 Minutes

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six that produces 455 HP (462 PS / 340 kW) from 5,000 to 7,000 rpm and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque between 3,000 and 4,250 rpm, the B3 Sedan needs 3.8 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill, according to the official spec sheet, and has a 188 mph (303 km/h) top speed.

The engine is hooked up to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and xDrive-based all-wheel drive system with variable torque distribution. The sports sedan also features a rear limited-slip differential, re-tuned suspension, sports exhaust system and several aerodynamic enhancements, in addition to the exclusive blue and green paint finishes and bespoke wheels.

Pricing in Germany for the B3 Sedan starts at €81,250 ($98,486), while the B3 Touring (aka estate) can be ordered from €83,050 ($100,668).

 

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