Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Coupe
Posted 30th November, 2011 in BMW | Leave a comment
Buchloe-based company Alpina has revealed the Coupé version of its B6 Bi-turbo Convertible in Tokyo today.
Powered by the same 4.4 L V8, but now producing more power than its rag-top counterpart originally did, Alpina fit specially designed MAHLE pistons, reworked turbochargers with larger diameter exhaust-turbines, and a pair of uprated water-to-air intercoolers, and an ultra-light titanium exhaust system by Akrapovic which results in a power figure of 397kW (540 hp) along with 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. Those numbers transfer to the road via an eight-speed automatic transmission which has been adapted by experts ZF. 100km/h (62 mph) appears in just 4.4 seconds, while top speed is 320 km/h (198 mph).
The latest electronic suspension system features adjustable dampers and active roll stabilisation, offering four different settings depending on your environment, including Comfort+, Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes. The high-performance brake kit uses 374 mm front discs and 345 mm rears.
Visually, the B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé wears a lower front spoiler with integrated carbon fibre splitter, a rear valance – which encloses the new tailpipes – with a discreet diffuser, and a raised rear spoiler for the boot lid. The 20-inch alloy wheels are Alpina’s familiar Classic items, wrapped in 255/35 and 285/30 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.
Moving inside, Alpina adds illuminated sill plates, a Lavalina leather-trimmed steering wheel, an LCD information display panel and burl wood trim elements.
[Source: Alpina]
