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1997→2002 Alpina B10 V8

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
type Professionally Tuned Car
production years 1997 – 2002
built at Buchloe, Germany
engine V8
valvetrain 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 4619 cc / 281.9 in³
bore 93 mm / 3.66 in
stroke 85 mm / 3.35 in
compression 10.5:1
power 258.8 kw / 347.1 bhp @ 5700 rpm
specific output 75.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 205.38 bhp per tonne
torque 480 nm / 354.0 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm
front tires 235/40ZR18
rear tires 265/35ZR18
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS
front wheels F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
curb weight 1690 kg / 3726 lbs
wheelbase 2380 mm / 93.7 in
front track 1512 mm / 59.5 in
rear track 1518 mm / 59.8 in
length 4775 mm / 188.0 in
width 1800 mm / 70.9 in
height 1415 mm / 55.7 in
transmission ZF 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.57:1, 2.20:1, 1.51:1, 1.00:1, 0.80:1
final drive 3.08:1
top speed ~279 kph / 173.4 mph
0 – 100 kph ~5.9 seconds
urban fuel econ eu 18.3 L/100 km or 12.85 mpg-us
extra urban fuel econ eu 9.2 L/100 km or 25.57 mpg-us
combined fuel econ eu 12.6 L/100 km or 18.67 mpg-us