ALPINA B5
The fastest production saloon in the world in 1989 was the BMW ALPINA B10 Bi-Turbo, a car which enjoys cult status today. The new 5 Series is the technical basis – with all of its reserves - upon which ALPINA developed a legitimate successor to the B10 Bi-Turbo, the new BMW ALPINA B5 with its top speed of 314km/h.
ALPINA B5 Saloon
Beautiful design and optimal functionality are united by the ALPINA front and rear spoilers, with their minimal front and rear lift characteristics. And despite the sizeable wheel/tyre combination, an exceptional 0.29 Cd has been achieved - all are prerequisites for the safe operation of an automobile - even at speeds exceeding 300km/h.
The inter-play of struts and springs, together with the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 2 tyres (front, 245/40 ZR 19; rear 275/35 ZR 19), communicate a distinct sense of safety to the driver at every speed, all while simultaneously fulfilling the comfort demands placed on today's luxury automobile.
ALPINA B5 Touring
The common-sense sports car - an oxymoron? No, the B5 Touring is the ideal partner in one's free time, with its variable boot and 540kg payload. For those seeking "quick transportation" - boaters or sailplane owners, for example - the 2,000kg towing capacity (braked) shows the B5's practical side.
Pure understatement - the BMW ALPINA B5 Touring.
Engine
The heart of the B5 is a 4.4litre V8 engine, charged by a mechanically-driven radial compressor.
The power train of the B5 immediately impresses through its torque curve, taking on the form of a massive table mountain. At a mere 1,000rpm, just above idle, the V8 puts out 300 Newton metres of torque. Between 4,250rpm and 5,250, there’s a constant 700 Newton metres of twist on tap.
Switch-tronic
Taking advantage of the enormous power requires no high driving art. Stepping on the pedal is enough, as the BMW ALPINA B5 possesses a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, known for its especially smooth shifts and quick response.
The driver may operate the transmission in Drive mode, letting the automatic do the shifting, or may manually select the gear desired. ALPINA developed SWITCH-TRONIC many years ago for just this purpose. Two buttons on the back side of the steering wheel make removing one's hands from the wheel when shifting redundant. The right button shifts up, the left button down – enriching the driving experience, and difficult to describe in words.
Interior
The interior may be defined as sportiness and elegance. The three-spoke SWITCH-TRONIC steering wheel is gloved in soft leathers agreeable to the touch, and visually of the finest quality. The SWITCH-TRONIC buttons are ergonomically integrated on the back side of the steering wheel. Special ALPINA woods - a tradition at ALPINA - communicate warmth, as does the hand-sewn leather interior with its ALPINA identity.
The blue ALPINA dials with engine oil gauge fall directly in one's line of sight.
For further information, or the opportunity to test drive, please call Sytner Coventry on 02476 600600 and ask to speak to our ALPINA Specialist.
ALPINA B5 Saloon
Beautiful design and optimal functionality are united by the ALPINA front and rear spoilers, with their minimal front and rear lift characteristics. And despite the sizeable wheel/tyre combination, an exceptional 0.29 Cd has been achieved - all are prerequisites for the safe operation of an automobile - even at speeds exceeding 300km/h.
The inter-play of struts and springs, together with the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 2 tyres (front, 245/40 ZR 19; rear 275/35 ZR 19), communicate a distinct sense of safety to the driver at every speed, all while simultaneously fulfilling the comfort demands placed on today's luxury automobile.
ALPINA B5 Touring
The common-sense sports car - an oxymoron? No, the B5 Touring is the ideal partner in one's free time, with its variable boot and 540kg payload. For those seeking "quick transportation" - boaters or sailplane owners, for example - the 2,000kg towing capacity (braked) shows the B5's practical side.
Pure understatement - the BMW ALPINA B5 Touring.
Engine
The heart of the B5 is a 4.4litre V8 engine, charged by a mechanically-driven radial compressor.
The power train of the B5 immediately impresses through its torque curve, taking on the form of a massive table mountain. At a mere 1,000rpm, just above idle, the V8 puts out 300 Newton metres of torque. Between 4,250rpm and 5,250, there’s a constant 700 Newton metres of twist on tap.
Switch-tronic
Taking advantage of the enormous power requires no high driving art. Stepping on the pedal is enough, as the BMW ALPINA B5 possesses a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, known for its especially smooth shifts and quick response.
The driver may operate the transmission in Drive mode, letting the automatic do the shifting, or may manually select the gear desired. ALPINA developed SWITCH-TRONIC many years ago for just this purpose. Two buttons on the back side of the steering wheel make removing one's hands from the wheel when shifting redundant. The right button shifts up, the left button down – enriching the driving experience, and difficult to describe in words.
Interior
The interior may be defined as sportiness and elegance. The three-spoke SWITCH-TRONIC steering wheel is gloved in soft leathers agreeable to the touch, and visually of the finest quality. The SWITCH-TRONIC buttons are ergonomically integrated on the back side of the steering wheel. Special ALPINA woods - a tradition at ALPINA - communicate warmth, as does the hand-sewn leather interior with its ALPINA identity.
The blue ALPINA dials with engine oil gauge fall directly in one's line of sight.
For further information, or the opportunity to test drive, please call Sytner Coventry on 02476 600600 and ask to speak to our ALPINA Specialist.
