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E28 · 1981–1985

ALPINA B9 3.5

Based on the BMW 528i

Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The story

A naturally aspirated alternative to the turbo cars, the B9 3.5 delivered silky, linear performance and made the E28 a supremely capable autobahn express.

Thinking of buying one? Read our classic buyer's guide and how to spot a real ALPINA.

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