BMW tuning specialist Alpina has turned its hand to the 8 Sequence Gran Coupe and give you one among its strongest fashions up to now within the type of the brand new B8 Gran Coupe; a high-performance four-door coupe for many who need one thing a bit totally different to the established German heavyweights.
In traditional Alpina type, the relation between the B8 and the M8 are clear for all to see with the bespoke tuning home solely making the subtlest of styling modifications to the elongated coupe with the most important distinction being its metallic inexperienced paint – Alpina Blue can be obtainable.
As with all Alpina fashions, the model has made some modifications and utilized its personal distinctive engine mapping to the BMW powerplant, which on this case is identical twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 as discovered below the bonnet of each the B5 and XB7.
In M8 guise the bent-eight develops 460kW/750Nm; marginally extra energy than within the B8 (460kW vs 457kW) however far much less torque with the latter growing an additional 50Nm (750Nm vs 800Nm).
As with its donor automotive, drive is shipped to all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission.
Efficiency-wise, the Alpina will dash from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and push on to a high pace of 324km/h.
Regardless of the mass of energy and efficiency available, Alpina says the B8 will sip 11.9 litres of gasoline per 100km on the mixed cycle whereas emitting 270 grams of CO2.
Beneath the pores and skin, the B8 Gran Coupe rides on Alpina’s tried and examined adaptive suspension system with the model additionally including its regular Consolation+ drive mode to the package deal to reward the B8 a extra compliant journey than its BMW M counterpart.
Velocity-sensitive four-wheel steering ensures a higher degree of sluggish pace manoeuvrability with the rear axle counter-steering by as much as 2.3 levels earlier than switching to offer enhanced stability at increased speeds by delivering the identical course because the entrance wheels.
Pirelli-sourced rubber encompasses the bespoke 21-inch alloy wheels, behind which peek out blue four-piston brake callipers courtesy of Brembo.
The four-pot grabbers act on Alpina’s personal 395mm drilled entrance rotors and 398mm rear discs with the pads additionally coming from in-house.
Matching the outside design, the cabin can be decidedly BMW save for a couple of Alpina touches right here and there just like the illuminated door sills, crystal glass iDrive Controller and the now acquainted Walnut Anthracite high-gloss accents.
Customary tools on the B8 is as expansive as it’s on the M8 with highlights together with heated multifunction sport seats, heated steering wheel, BMW Particular person prolonged Merino leather-based upholstery, Harman Kardon encompass sound system, BMW iDrive infotainment system and BMW Driving Assistant Skilled.
In line with Alpina, the primary European deliveries of the B8 Gran Coupe will begin in July with the automotive flaunting a €161,200 ($A250,605) asking value.
GoAuto has contacted Alpina Australia for affirmation on the B8’s native timing.
