M5 Bmw Alpina

The first Alpina version of the mid-size sedan was the E12-generation B7 Turbo launched in 1978, with a turbocharged version of BMW's 3.0. The BMW ALPINA B5 GT is powered by the well established 4.4 litre V8 bi-turbo engine, renowned for its dynamic and smooth power delivery and high torque. For the first time, this engine delivers 466 kW (634 hp) and a maximum torque of 850 Nm, making it the most powerful engine in ALPINA's history!

Alpina puts its own spin on BMW's M5 with a limited run of 250 high. BMW M vs BMW Alpina: whats the difference? Compare the drivability, performance, and horsepower of the Alpina models and the M3, M5, and M6. Overshadowed by the V10-powered M5 of the same generation, the E60/E61 Alpina B5 remains one of the most outstanding factory sleepers with BMW badges.

BMW has bought out Alpina - so how might Alpina's future products differ from BMW's own M-cars? We compare the E39 M5 and Alpina B10 V8. If you're looking at a timeline, the Alpina B7 Turbo actually came along before the M5, and led BMW Motorsport to get serious about building a sports sedan that offered all the performance of the turbocharged sports cars from Porsche. The new BMW Alpina B5 GT is the tuner's most powerful 5 Series yet and is available as a sedan or a wagon.

The BMW M5 uses a bespoke M engine that makes 600 hp and 553 lb. The Alpina B5 GT is an uprated BMW M5 enhanced with a 634-hp 4.4 twin turbo V8, improved agility and upgraded all.