1978 BMW 320i Alpina

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Rank: #3

Class: Cars Under $30K

0-60 Time: 8.5 seconds

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Ranked at #3, the 1978 BMW 320i Alpina races 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Tame Cars.

It falls behind the #2 ranked 1978 Porsche 928 by 1.5 seconds and pulls ahead of the #4 ranked 1978 Jaguar XJ12L by 0.3 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1978 BMW 320i Alpina vs. 1978 Jaguar XJ12L, you would WIN by 0.3 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another BMW, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1978.

Vehicle information

Year: 1978

Make: BMW

Model: 320i Alpina

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 160

Torque:

Transmission: 5M

Curb Weight: 2565

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 18.5

MSRP: $19,500

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Tame Cars

Rank: #153

Best 0-60 Time: 8.5 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.5 seconds

@ speed: 84.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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