BMW 6 Series:

Alpina B6 GT3 to debut in the 2009 FIA GT3 Championship

20 years have passed since Alpina factory team used their cars in a race. Now the famous Bmw tuner is getting ready to debut in the 2009 FIA GT3 European Championship with a brand new specially equiped Bmw 6 Series. Called B6 GT3, the vehicle features the 4,4 l V8 ALPINA engine from the B6 S capable of delivering 530 hp and 725 Nm of torque and is ready to face rivals such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin.

For those who are interested in buying cars like the B6 GT3, they have to know that Alpina will also sell race cars to private parties, collectors and race teams.

Press release after the jump!

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The BMW 6 Series for the Diesel Lover

The Bmw 6 Series is already a fabulous car, add a grunty diesel powered engine and you have even better grand tourer for UK drivers. Diesel vehicle drivers would much rather sacrifice on the performance of a sports car for the added longetivity in the fuel economy. Its a compromise that is more than welcome. So, what type of diesel will be offered?
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BMW 6-series to recive Twin-turbo diesel engine

Later this year the Bavarian maker, will putt the twin-turbo diesel engine under the bonnet of the 6-series.This engine is already on the 5-series and with 413lb ft of torque its an impressive power-unit. This 3.0-liter twin-turbo diesel has even more torque than is found in the range-topping M6 (383 there). Thanks in large part to its 413 lb-ft of torque 535d reach 60 mph from a standing start in just 6.5 seconds, although the car has only 272hp, a considerably lower power. The fuel (...)
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