2016
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo
Alpina
has introduced the updated 2016 B5 in two body styles, sedan and estate. The
latest B5s get the same improved 4.4-liter V8 engine found under the hood of
the limited production Edition 50 B5 and B6 models, delivering 600 PS and 800 Nm of peak torque.
Both
the sedan and Touring B5 complete the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 4.2
seconds, with the four-door model proving to be a little bit faster from there
on, reaching the 200 km/h mark in 12.7 seconds (Touring: 12.8 sec) and
topping out at 328 km/h (Touring: 323 km/h).
Power
is sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed ZF Sport-Automatic transmission,
with the sedan returning a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 L/100 km with CO2 emissions of 221 g/km and the Touring, 9.6 L/100 km and 224 g/km respectively.
The
two B5s get a sports suspension with electronically adjustable dampers and
active roll stabilization, and ride on 20-inch rims shod in 255/35 front and
295/30 rear tires for the sedan, and 255/35 front and 285/30 rear rubber for
the Touring model.
Standard
goodies include Merino leather seats, piano black interior trim and a limited
slip-differential, while customers can
also get an optional high-performance braking system with fixed-calipers and an
Akrapovic exhaust made from lightweight titanium that shaves 17 kg over the
standard one.
Alpina
has priced the 2016 B5 Bi-Turbo at € 108,600 for the sedan and at € 111,900 for
the Touring.
