What is Alpina D3?

According to its maker, the Alpina D3 is the world’s fastest diesel production car, which is hardly surprising given that it mates the regular BMW 3 Series’ four-door and estate bodyshells with 345bhp and, get this, the hardly insignificant matter of 516lb ft of torque.

Does D3 make your car faster?

Driving in D3 does not make your car any faster. The reason you feel more power is that say when you are in D3 at around 30-35 mph; your car is in third gear. Thus a higher RPM rather then lower rpm if it was in 4th gear.

How good is the Alpina D3?

The D3 has more directness to its steering, too, and more precision during the initial turn-in phase, and as you’d expect from a German manufacturer (Alpina is able to stamp, albeit rather crudely, its own chassis number on the front suspension turret) it only becomes more confidence inspiring as the speeds climb higher.

Is the BMW Alpina D3 the world’s fastest diesel production car?

According to its maker, the Alpina D3 is the world’s fastest diesel production car, which is hardly surprising given that it mates the regular BMW 3 Series ’ four-door and estate bodyshells with 345bhp and, get this, the hardly insignificant matter of 516lb ft of torque.

What kind of suspension does a D3 s have?

The suspension setup is carried over wholesale from the faster, harder-charging petrol-powered B3 (a car with 462bhp and a proper M Division engine). As such, the D3 S gets Eibach springs and bump stops, bespoke stabilisers and -1 degree of camber on the front axle.

Why is the Audi D3 so addictive?

In short, the D3’s blend of effortless performance with smooth ride and handling is as addictive as it is impressive on the move. You flow across the ground in this car at huge speeds, feeling as if there is almost no energy whatsoever being summoned in the process.