Autocar magazine - 2nd April 2008 - B3 BITURBO Cab 1st drive

[neil]

Spotted this on the shelf of my local Co-op, I haven't got my subscription copy yet - it's on p.34 - 35

I'll fill in more details when I get my copy but from memory

+ points
powerful engine

-points
only 20mpg in real world
understeer at speed

on the whole looked a good review and saying m3 cab has a lot to live up to.

[neil]

Ok I have the Magazine in front of me.

25.3.2008 Sussex. Tuner beats the M3 drop-top to market, and gives it a lot to live up to.

Handling virtually matches that of Coupe

First Verdict
Excellent drop-top beats factory car to market (just) and is sure to attract sales as a result

So Good
Monster performance from twin-turbo straight six
Excellent six-speed auto gearbox, not a manual

No Good
Fuel economy sits at around 20mpg in the real world
Potential depreciation
Understeer at high speeds

Car tested ALPINA Blue ALPINA B3 BITURBO Cabrio - reg B3 BMW