Alpina B8 is a small series car modification that is made from a BMW 3 series E36. It was produced between 1994 and 1998. There were sedan, touring, coupe or convertible versions available. With an engine of 4.6 L 245 kW it was a real competitor for M3. For a purposes of better traction another tank was inserted and that increased total capacity of tanks to 95 liters. In years of production there were 221 units made.