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E30 · 1986–1987

ALPINA C2 2.7

Based on the BMW 325i

The story

A larger-bore six with ALPINA's own crankshaft gave the C2 2.7 more character than the 325i it was based on, while staying friendly to emissions rules that were tightening across Europe.

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