Alpina, based on the BMW 5 Series (E39)

Alpina B10 V8 specifications

A 4.6-litre V8 5 Series that was a rival to the M5 for people who wanted comfort too.

Alpina B10 V8
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347 PS
Power
About 470 to 480 Nm
Torque
5.9 s
Acceleration
275 km/h
Top speed

Full specifications

Alpina B10 V8. Tuner or press-quoted figures; blank rows have no reliable published figure.
TunerAlpina
Based onBMW 5 Series (E39)
Years1998 onward
Engine4.6 L V8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Power347 PS (342 hp)
TorqueAbout 470 to 480 Nm
0–100 km/h5.9 s to 100 km/h
Top speed275 km/h (171 mph)
  • Alpina claimed 275 km/h and 5.9 s to 100 km/h; Auto Motor und Sport measured 279 km/h and 5.7 s.
  • The Touring claimed 6.2 s and 268 km/h.
  • The earlier 4.6 was rated at 340 PS.

About Alpina

A BMW specialist that built its own cars and was recognised as a manufacturer in its own right. Its models are tuned for fast, comfortable long-distance driving, usually with automatic gearboxes. BMW Group announced in 2022 that it would take over the Alpina brand.

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