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Is Alpina a BMW Tuner?

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OJosie

07/24/25 1:59am

Alpina (ALPINA) is an independent brand world-renowned for specializing in modifying BMW vehicles, with no subsidiary relationship to BMW. Here are key details about Alpina: 1. Model Customization - It modifies BMW's entire product range: from the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series to the 6 Series and Z4; 2. Company Profile - Alpina is an independent brand dedicated to BMW modifications: It operates independently from BMW and is Germany's smallest automobile manufacturer; 3. Philosophy - Crafting the finest products: ALPINA maintains the original suspension settings in its chassis, upholding Germany's traditional robust engineering approach; 4. Modification Techniques - Methods vary by model: Alpina's gasoline vehicles bear B-prefixed serials, while diesel models belong to the D-series. For powertrain modifications, gasoline models employ conventional displacement enlargement, whereas diesel versions feature twin-turbo systems, prioritizing both high horsepower output and operational refinement.

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LeAndres

08/10/25 9:37pm

I've always been personally interested in modified cars, and the Alpina brand is truly fascinating. It's not just about modifications done at BMW dealerships—it operates independently. Alpina takes the base chassis from BMW, redesigns the engine tuning, installs unique suspensions, and even customizes the interior stitching, finally branding the cars with its own logo upon completion. In simple terms, it transforms ordinary BMWs into high-performance luxury versions, overseeing the entire process, which goes deeper than just adding aftermarket kits. I've seen a few Alpina cars in Germany, and they are noticeably more powerful, with a deeper exhaust note. BMW officially recognizes this approach, making Alpina a representative of independent tuning brands.

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