Tag: B5 Bi-Turbo

  • 2014 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 5-Series F10

    Alpina has presented the 2014 B5 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 5-Series F10. The sports saloon boasts more power, better acceleration and performance as well as improved fuel efficiency. It boasts a mix of driving dynamics, comfort and everyday luxury.

    2014 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is powered by the famous twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 – 540HP (397 kW) at 5,200RPM and 730Nm (538 lb-ft) at 2,800RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 323 km/h (200 mph). The engine is connected to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. The overall weight of the car is 1,920 kg, which is a lot, but the performance is impressive. The fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100 km on combined cycle with 221 g/km of CO2.

    The ride rolls enormous 20” Alpina Classic alloys 8.5J x 20” with 255/35 ZR20 front and 9.5J x 20” with 285/30 ZR20 rear tires.

    A finely tuned suspension and chassis configuration combined with variable dampers makes for an exemplary ride comfort while simultaneously providing sharp handling and excellent high-speed stability

    In Touring form, the B5 Bi-Turbo smartly combines the exclusive sophistication of the Saloon with pronounced functionality and versatility. Make no mistake, the Touring offers up to 1670 litres of storage space and an ingenious luggage compartment concept, despite its luxury high performance genes.

    Source: Alpina

  • 2012 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo – 540PS and 730Nm

    Alpina has announced the new boosted 2012 B5 Bi-Turbo. The sports saloon comes with more power, better acceleration and performance and improved fuel efficiency.

    2012 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is powered by the famous twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 now delivering 540PS (397 kW) and 730Nm (538 lb-ft). This is an increase of 33PS (24 kW) and 30Nm (22 lb-ft) over the previous version. The acceleration to 100 km/h is faster with 0.2 seconds – 4.5 s and the top speed is 319 km/h (198 mph), which is 12 km/h (7 mph) more.

    The overall weight of the car is 1920 kg, which is a lot, but the performance is brutal. The fuel consumption is 10.5 litres per 100 km (26.9 mpg imp) with 244 g/km of CO2 – combined cycle.

    The ride sits on enormous 20” Alpina Classic alloys 8.5J x 20” with 255/35 ZR20 front and 9.5J x 20” with 285/30 ZR20 rear tires.

    The new version of B5 Bi-Turbo will make its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, next month.

    2012 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo
    2012 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo

    Source: Alpina

  • 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

    Alpina will exhibit the 2011 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. There will be also a B5 Bi-Turbo Sedan, which is based on BMW F10 5 series.

    It is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 507PS (373 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport automatic gearbox from ZF. (more…)

  • 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo officially unwrapped

    After the official public premiere of the exclusive high-performance mid-size vehicle – 2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo – that took place at the UK’s famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, the guys at the premium aftermarket brand have now released a small pack of high-resolution images, which reveal fully the refined face of the Bavarian eye-catcher. (more…)