Alpina: B5 instead of M5
The successor of the the known B10 the new 5 series finetuned by Alpina will be called B5 and signifies Alpina´s return to the upper class.
The new one is fired by the 4.4 V8 already used in the B7. Thanks to the radial compressor the engine delivers 500 hp and 518 lb/ft. These figures catapult the more comfortable antipole to the new M5 in only 4.7 sec. From 0-60 mph. Top speed is reached at 197 mph. During the travel from 0-197 the six gears are automatically changed by switchtronic gearbox that will also be found in the station wagon version. The wagon takes 4.9 sec. For the dash and limits at 189 mph.
Appearance of both B5 versions are characterized by the known and traditional front and rear spoilers that, besides their recognition, also shall improve downforce. Wheel size is 8.5 and 9.5 inches wide and 19 inches big alpine alloy wheels. These rims take rubbers in dimensions of 245/40 in front and 275/35 on the rear axle. A completely new setup of the cars suspension will also differ this car from it´s stock borthers.
The interiour is dominated by the two coloured leather seats, lots of exotic woods, blue lighted instruments and an additional oil temp gauge. To own a B5 one needs to pull min. 89,900 Euro out of his/hers pocket, the station wagon starts at 92,900 Euro.
The successor of the the known B10 the new 5 series finetuned by Alpina will be called B5 and signifies Alpina´s return to the upper class.
The new one is fired by the 4.4 V8 already used in the B7. Thanks to the radial compressor the engine delivers 500 hp and 518 lb/ft. These figures catapult the more comfortable antipole to the new M5 in only 4.7 sec. From 0-60 mph. Top speed is reached at 197 mph. During the travel from 0-197 the six gears are automatically changed by switchtronic gearbox that will also be found in the station wagon version. The wagon takes 4.9 sec. For the dash and limits at 189 mph.
Appearance of both B5 versions are characterized by the known and traditional front and rear spoilers that, besides their recognition, also shall improve downforce. Wheel size is 8.5 and 9.5 inches wide and 19 inches big alpine alloy wheels. These rims take rubbers in dimensions of 245/40 in front and 275/35 on the rear axle. A completely new setup of the cars suspension will also differ this car from it´s stock borthers.
The interiour is dominated by the two coloured leather seats, lots of exotic woods, blue lighted instruments and an additional oil temp gauge. To own a B5 one needs to pull min. 89,900 Euro out of his/hers pocket, the station wagon starts at 92,900 Euro.
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