When you want the comfort of a 5 series and the speed of the M5, you might wanna get one of these.
The B5 is based on the 545i and uses a modified version of its 4.4-liter Valvetronic V8 engine designated by Alpina (shared with the B7 and B6). Changes to the engine include an Alpina specific block made by Steyr, a forged crankshaft, and low compression Mahle pistons.
Specs
General information
Brand Alpina
Model B5
Generation B5 (E60)
Modification (Engine) 4.4 V8 S (530 Hp) Switch-Tronic
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2011 year
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.4 sec
Maximum speed 317 km/h
196.97 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 3.4 kg/Hp, 295.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.5 kg/Nm, 403.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 530 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per liter 120.5 Hp/l
Torque 725 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
534.73 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code H1/2
Engine displacement 4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume, and Weights
Kerb Weight 1795 kg
3957.3 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg
4982.45 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4841 mm
190.59 in.
Width 1846 mm
72.68 in.
Height 1468 mm
57.8 in.
Wheelbase 2888 mm
113.7 in.
Front track 1566 mm
61.65 in.
Rear (Back) track 1574 mm
61.97 in.
Drivetrain Specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, automatic transmission
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/35 R20
Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R20
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