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3 Series
1997 Alpina 3 Series
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Wagon
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Alpina
Model
3 Series
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
E36
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
B6 2.8 Touring
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
241 hp
Power (kW)
177 kW
Torque
293 Nm (216 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,752 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,433 mm
(174.5 in)
Width
1,698 mm
(66.9 in)
Height
1,371 mm
(54.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
(106.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,900 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,700 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
82.8 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Overhang, Front
746 mm
(29.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Alpina
146 vehicles
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Folding
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Rims & Tires
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Controls
Buttons
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
370 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,320 litres
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Optional
3 Series
Model
38 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Wagon
Variant
3 Series Standard
1988–2024
3 Series Wagon Generations
2 of 6
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E36
1996–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
B6 2.8 Touring
Horsepower
241 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Wagon
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
