{"id":65869,"date":"2021-03-25T10:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T10:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/?p=65869"},"modified":"2021-03-30T07:06:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T07:06:08","slug":"alpina-b8-gran-coupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/en\/alpina-b8-gran-coupe\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpina B8 Gran Coup\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alpina presents the B8 Gran Coup\u00e9 as a noble alternative to the BMW M8 Gran Coup\u00e9. Thanks to the close cooperation that exists between the exclusive manufactory in Buchloe and BMW, Alpina is allowed to draw on the bodyshell and various components, as always. Nevertheless, the end result is an independent vehicle whose orientation appeals to a different core clientele than the M models. Instead of pure performance on race tracks, customers here are looking more for the perfect companion on long journeys. A task for which the B8 Gran Coup\u00e9 seems tailor-made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More power than in the Porsche Carrera GT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pure engine performance is on par with the M8 Gran Coup\u00e9. Alpina uses the 4.4-liter V8 biturbo engine already familiar from other models like the B5. In the B8 Gran Coup\u00e9, it delivers 457 kW\/621 hp and 800 Nm of torque to the crankshaft. In combination with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission, it accelerates to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and on to the unlimited topspeed of 201 mph. This leaves the M8 far behind. Fifteen years ago, this performance output was enough to earn it admission to the supercar club. However, the B8 deliberately offers more comfort throught the use of Eibach springs and specially tuned anti-roll bars. Compared with normal BMW 8 Series Gran Coup\u00e9s, the Alpina is lower and firmer on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n

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