Alpina
German automotive manufacturer
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| November 2024 | The updated Alpina B4 Gran Coupé is scheduled to go on sale, offering improved performance and specifications. |
| June 2024 | Alpina revealed a revised version of the B4, featuring increased maximum power from 364 kW (495 hp) to 389 kW (529 hp). |
| 2022 | Alpina revealed its updated B3 models with the BMW 3 Series facelift, offering B3 sedan and D3 S Touring models with Alpina styling and increased power. |
| September 2022 | Alpina B7 was discontinued, marking the end of this generation of the high-performance luxury car model. |
| July 2022 | The Alpina B4 Gran Coupé was officially launched and became available on the market. |
| March 2022 | Alpina presented the B4 Gran Coupé at the end of March, introducing the second generation (G26) model. |
| March 10 2022 | BMW officially announced its intention to acquire Alpina, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. On the same day, BMW confirmed the official acquisition of the Alpina brand. |
| 2021 | Alpina introduced the B8 Gran Coupé, a high-performance variant based on the BMW M850i and M8 Gran Coupé, featuring an Alpina-tuned 4.4L V8 Bi-Turbo engine and custom suspension with Comfort+ and Sport+ driving modes. |
| 2019 | The B7 Bi-Turbo production run concluded, marking the end of this specific generation of the Alpina performance model. |
| 2019 | A new Alpina B7 was introduced based on the G11/G12 BMW 7 Series, featuring a 4.4L V8 with improved performance, capable of accelerating from 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and reaching a high top speed. |
| October 2019 | Alpina presented the B3 based on the BMW G20 sedan at the Tokyo Motor Show. |
| September 2019 | Alpina B3 based on the BMW G21 station wagon (Touring) was presented at the 68th International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in Frankfurt, featuring a three-liter in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine with 340 kW (462 hp) and 700 Nm of torque. |
| July 2019 | Deliveries of the facelifted Alpina B7 began, making the updated high-performance luxury sedan available to customers. |
| May 2019 | Production of the Alpina B3 Biturbo station wagon concluded, marking the end of the fifth generation model. |
| February 2019 | Alpina unveiled the face-lifted B7 model with improved performance, featuring a faster 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.6 seconds and a delimited worldwide top speed. |
| 2018 | Production of the Alpina B3 Biturbo sedan ended in autumn. |
| 2018 | Alpina introduced the B7 Exclusive Edition, a special limited production model for the Canadian market, featuring unique black chrome exterior elements, distinctive 21-inch alloy wheels, and special interior treatments. |
| October 2018 | Alpina introduced the B4 S Edition 99, a limited edition variant of the B4 S, restricted to only 99 units. This special edition featured enhanced engine performance, unique exterior color options of Fire Orange and Grigio Medio with black accents, and distinctive interior styling including piano black lacquer trim and a numbered production plaque. |
| March 2018 | Alpina XD4 made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing a high-performance diesel SUV with four turbochargers and exceptional acceleration capabilities. |
| March 2018 | Alpina XD3 made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an Alpina-modified BMW B57 diesel inline-six engine with quad-turbo and bi-turbocharged configurations. |
| September 2017 | Alpina D5 S debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, introducing an all-wheel drive sedan and Touring variant with a modified 3.0-liter B57D30 diesel inline-six engine featuring three turbochargers for left-hand drive markets. |
| March 2017 | Alpina revised the B3's drivetrain, switching to the BMW F30/F31 340i as the base model, increasing maximum output to 440 hp. |
| March 2017 | Alpina introduced the B5 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an all-wheel drive Saloon and Touring version with a 4.4-litre N63M30 V8 engine. The vehicle was notable for its high performance, capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and achieving remarkable top speeds for both Saloon and Touring models. |
| March 2017 | Alpina revised the B3 model's engine, increasing its performance specifications. |
| 2016 | The standard B5 received the upgraded engine from the Edition 50, marking the final year of production for this model variant. |
| 2016 | The Alpina B7 was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing its high-performance capabilities. |
| 2016 | The Alpina B6 Gran Coupé model was updated with improved performance, capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 324 km/h (202 mph). |
| September 2016 | Sales of the Alpina B7 xDrive began in September 2016, making it available to customers in the United States and Canada. |
| February 8 2016 | BMW North America announced the Alpina B7 xDrive, marking its official introduction to the North American market. |
| 2015 | Alpina B3 Biturbo incorporated the BMW F30/F31 facelift design, updating its exterior appearance. |
| 2015 | Alpina launched the B5 Bi-Turbo Edition 50, commemorating the company's 50th year in operation, featuring an upgraded engine with enhanced performance. |
| 2015 | Alpina introduced the B6 Gran Coupé model with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, sharing specifications with the Alpina B5 BiTurbo and B6 BiTurbo coupé. |
| 2014 | Alpina launched the high-performance Alpina B6 Gran Coupé xDrive, based on the BMW 650i and sold exclusively in the United States and Canada. |
| 2014 | Alpina launched the B4 Bi-Turbo model, based on the BMW 435i, featuring extensive engine modifications including twin-turbochargers, a larger intercooler, new crankshaft, and pistons to enhance performance. |
| 2013 | Alpina B7 received significant updates, including an 8-speed automatic transmission and engine modifications with Valvetronic technology, improving performance with a 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed increase. |
| September 2013 | Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo was officially presented at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. The model is based on the BMW F30 platform and available in Saloon and Touring versions with a 3.0-litre straight-six, bi-turbocharged diesel engine. |
| March 2013 | Alpina introduced the F30 Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo, based on the BMW F30 335i, featuring a bi-turbocharged 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine and available as a sedan or touring model with optional xDrive four-wheel drive. |
| March 2012 | Alpina presented an updated B5 at the Geneva Motor Show, with increased power and torque compared to the original 2010 version. |
| 2011 | Alpina B7 was reoffered in the US market with approximately 500 vehicles, available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, including standard and long wheelbase options. |
| 2011 | Alpina wins the ADAC GT Masters championship with an Alpina B6 GT3, which leads to the creation of a limited edition Alpina B3 GT3 to celebrate the victory. |
| July 2010 | Alpina unveiled the original B5 variant based on the BMW 5 Series (F10) at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, featuring an Alpina-modified version of the BMW N63 twin-turbo V8 engine. |
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