Alpina B5 (G30)
Alpina B5 and D5 (G30) | |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Alpina B5 (F10) |
The Alpina B5 and D5 (G30) are a series of high performance executive cars manufactured by German Automobile manufacturer
Overview
Based on the BMW M550i, the B5 uses a modified version of its 4.4-litre
The B5 is fitted with a new suspension system featuring aluminium components at the front. The system has springs supplied by Eibach and dampers supplied by Bilstein along with stiffer bushings to improve handling and to reduce understeer. A new "Comfort" mode adds smooth ride quality. The system features custom wishbones and 1 degree of negative camber for enhanced performance. The Touring version features a pneumatically suspended rear axle. A limited slip differential built by Drexler is optional. The car comes with steel brakes as standard but a composite high performance braking system is optional.
The car is fitted with 20-inch forged multi-spoke alloy wheels claimed to save 3 kg (7 lb) of weight wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tyres developed specially for the car. The car is fitted with BMW's
The car features a Lavalina leather upholstery, wood trim and features new blue Alpina gauges. It also comes with the BMW Comfort seats which are included as standard equipment. There is also a numbered plaque on the interior located just behind the rotary controller of the iDrive infotainment system. The interior has vast customisation options according to the customer's desire.
Exterior wise, the car is fitted with a front chin spoiler with Alpina lettering, a rear lip spoiler, a windshield spoiler and has Decko pinstriping on the paint as optional equipment.[2][5]
The B5 can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds (3.6 seconds for the Touring version), 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.4 seconds and can attain a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph) (325 km/h (202 mph) for the Touring version).
Variants
D5 S
Unveiled at the
References
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- ^ Dralle, Andreas Haupt,Jens (2017-07-05). "BMW Alpina B5 (2017): Fahrbericht Touring & Limousine: Wie dynamisch ist Alpinas Allrad-Mittelklasse?". auto motor und sport (in German). Retrieved 2019-10-12.
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- ^ "Alpina D5 S Review (2019) | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
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