The Alpina name has been intimately associated with BMW for 40 years, and Alpina is probably the most widely and best respected of the German tuning companies. Granted the status of vehicle manufacturer by the German authorities years ago, Alpina continues to stun the automotive world with its superbly re-engineered BMW cars. This book traces the complete story of Alpina from its beginnings in the 1960s right through to 2005. Focusing on the cars, for which it represents both a catalogue and a unique information resource, it also looks at the development of the company and at the individuals behind it.
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Victory Lane, January 2007
“BMW enthusiasts will find the book absorbing and well written.”
About the Author
James Taylor is a well-known writer in various automotive fields, and Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars - particularly those covered in this book - are a special interest. Highly respected for the meticulous research he brings to his work, he has written over 40 books, including other titles in the Original series on the Land-Rover Series I and Triumph Stag. Some of his books have appeared in foreign languages, and his own linguistic ability has seen him translate other books from German and French. He lives in rural Oxfordshire.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad but can be alot better,
By Loconut (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: BMW Alpina (Crowood Autoclassics) (Hardcover)
For those looking to buy this book because of photo's of old Alpina BMW's, skip this book. However, for those seeking tech info and history about Alpina, this book is good. 2002 owners, skip this book also. It's a book to have if you like to know more about Alpina up to the e36's models, but otherwise there's nothing more. There's no part numbers and production dates of the parts listed and little detail goes into the 2002 (only 3 pages).
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Data,
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This is a very detailed review of every Alpina model including their tuning kits for early cars. Basically there is a recitation of the detailed changes to each BMW model, some good photographs, and summaries of period tests in various magazines. I would recommend it for hardcore BMW or Alpina fans but I don't think its aimed at a casual reader. 4 stars for the data and facts, 3 stars for the dry presentation.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent source for general Alpina Information,
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This review is from: BMW Alpina (Crowood Autoclassics) (Hardcover)
A great book full of interesting data about the Alpina production. History, units built, specs, everything is there. The only flaw is that it doesn't contain enough color pictures, just a few in the middle of the book. I wish it had lots of full color pictures. Besides that, the information is excellent and a great addition to the collection of any BMW fan.
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fast road camshaft, full turbo boost, boot lid spoiler, overdrive manual, original equipment tyres, gas dampers, overdrive gearbox, cylinder head work, lightweight pistons, host car, gear knob, chin spoiler, magazine auto, luxury saloon, tuning kits, front spoiler, standard wheels, hemispherical combustion chambers, stroke dimensions, manual gearbox, tuning parts, front air dam, rev counter, cloth upholstery, alloy wheels Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Alpina Cars Based, Specifications Engine, Bosch Motronic, Gearbox Five-speed, Turbo Coupé, Deko Set, West Germany, Michelin Pilot, Neue Klasse, Burkard Bovensiepen, History of the Company, South Africa, Alpina West, European Touring Car Championship, Gearbox Six-speed, Alpitta Cars Based, Sport Auto, Bosch L-Jetronic, Allrad Touring, Geneva Show, Oil Crisis, Euros Total, Frankfurt Motor Show, Geneva Motor Show, Early Alpina Browse Sample Pages:
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