Alpina B5

Key facts

Known alias	B5 (association bretonne) GLOBAL

In 2004 the production of the ALPINA B5 went to, which was developed based on the BMW M5. In contrast to the M5 Alpina B5 is equipped with a turbocharged (by radial compressor) V8 engine developing 500 hp at 4,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 700 Nm unfolds. In addition, the Alpina B5 accelerated in about 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 314 km / h (manufacturer's specification). In contrast to the works in the ALPINA BMW M5 6-speed automatic transmission (Switch-Tronic), which can be switched manually via buttons on the steering wheel also. Thus, the fitted with 19-inch wheels ALPINA B5 is a comfort-oriented alternative to the M5. The car is available as a sedan as well - offered as a station wagon - under the name Touring.