Alpina has exposed the B8 Gran Coupe, its handle the BMW 8 series Gran Coupe as well as a vehicle that resurrects the B8 badge last utilized on an ultra-rare coupe from the nineties.
The B8 Gran Coupe gets a retuned version of the BMW M850i’s 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, now creating 613bhp as well as 800Nm of torque. sending this output to all four wheels, it’s sufficient to take the 2.2-tonne super-saloon from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds as well as on to a top speed of 201mph.
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As is usually the situation with Alpinas, though, the B8’s performance is designed to be offered with a wider spectrum than the likes of BMW’s own M8. As such, the engine’s peak torque is offered from just 2,000rpm, as well as the four-wheel steering system as well as suspension have been retuned to provide higher high-speed cruising stability as well as comfort.
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The vehicle is four-wheel drive only (like the M850i) as well as utilizes a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox that’s been remapped with Alpina’s own software application as well as parameters. The exhaust is likewise different from BMW’s own system as well as has been designed to both reduce back pressure as well as provide a more attractive sound.
The exhaust is an active system, switchable for a more fine-tuned noise when cruising in comfort mode, or a racier noise in Sport.
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The chassis enhancements include adaptive dampers that offer Comfort+ as well as Sport+ settings together with the two routine modes. The B8’s front struts function hydro mounts to improve the trip comfort, stiffer suspension strut support mounts provide higher vehicle stability too. Reinforced anti-roll bars on the front axle as well as stiffer lower wishbone mounts should enhance control, too.
Styling mods include Alpina’s own specification of lower front splitter, as well as a subtle rear spoiler, as is traditional for the brand. The B8 Grand Coupe’s 21-inch multi-spoke alloys are recognisably Alpina in their style too,
Inside, the iDrive controller is available in crystal glass with an Alpina logo, as well as the basic devices listing includes heated seats as well as steering wheel, Merino leather upholstery as well as a Harman Kardon noise system.
Despite the power, weight as well as performance, declared effectiveness of 25.4mpg as well as 270g/km of CO2 emissions isn’t as well bad.
The B8 Gran Coupe is offered to order now, with costs starting from £134,950.
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