BMW tuning specialists and manufacturer (set to be owned by BMW), Alpina, has released its limited-edition take on the BMW 5 Series sedan and wagon, with the B5 GT. It boasts the company’s most powerful engine it has ever made for a road car. Alpina has been busy under the […]
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BMW to acquire Alpina brand, help transition to new regulations
BMW Group has expanded its brand portfolio, acquiring the rights to legendary tuner and manufacturer, Alpina, so it can secure its long-term future. You’ve probably heard of Alpina. It’s a renowned BMW tuner that has held close ties with BMW for decades, and in the past few years or so […]
Video: Extensive Alpina documentary is a must for classic BMW fans
Pull out your textbooks and start taking notes, because this new documentary by Welt on Alpina is officially required viewing for automotive enthusiasts and lovers of classic BMWs. It comes from Welt’s Youtube channel, the video arm of one of Germany’s largest newspapers, Die Welt. It was given unprecedented access […]
2021 Alpina B5 facelift debuts, even more power
Following the debut of the 2021 BMW 5 Series LCI facelift a couple of weeks ago, tuner and manufacturer Alpina has now unveiled an update for the 2021 Alpina B5 and D5 S range. First thing’s first. Yes, there is even more power. The B5 Biturbo (review and 0-100 video […]
2020 Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring review (video)
With a monstrous 800Nm V8 nestled under the bonnet and a top speed of 322km/h, the 2020 Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring is the fastest station wagon in the world. No other wagon, straight from the showroom floor, is able to surpass this. That makes the B5 a very, very serious […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring previewed, sliding about (video)
Alpina, the legendary German tuning brand which specialises in BMWs, recently made its creations available to Australians, as bespoke alternatives to BMW M vehicles. Recently, the B5 Bi-Turbo was teased, based on the latest G30 5 Series featuring a twin-turbo V8 alternative to the M5. The outgoing version of that […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo previewed, Geneva debut confirmed (video)
With the new, G30 BMW 5 Series only recently hitting the scene, it was only a matter of time before tuner and manufacturer Alpina got hold of it to create the new B5 Bi-Turbo. Alpina has confirmed it will be unveiling the new B5 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva motor show […]
2016 Alpina B5 bi-turbo revealed with 800Nm V8
Alpina, the legendary aftermarket tuner and manufacturer, has just announced the 2016 model year update for the BMW 5-Series-based B5 bi-turbo sedan and wagon. The 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo engine has been reworked, now pushing out 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. The result of this tinkering has turned an […]