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1978→1982 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupé

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
type Professionally Tuned Car
production years 1978 – 1982
built at Buchloe, Germany
engine Inline-6
valvetrain SOHC
displacement 2986 cc / 182.2 in³
bore 89 mm / 3.5 in
stroke 80 mm / 3.15 in
compression 7.0:1
power 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output 100.47 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 201.88 bhp per tonne
torque 462 nm / 340.8 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 205/55VR-16
rear tires 225/50VR-16
front brakes Vented Discs
front wheels F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 20.3 cm / 16.0 x 8.0 in
steering Recirculationg Ball
curb weight 1486 kg / 3276 lbs
wheelbase 66954 mm / 2636 in
front track 37236 mm / 1466 in
rear track 37668 mm / 1483 in
length 117348 mm / 4620 in
width 42926 mm / 1690 in
height 35687 mm / 1405 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.42:1, 2.08:1, 1.46:1, 1.16:1, 1.00:1
top speed ~250 kph / 155.25 mph
0 – 100 kph ~6.8 seconds
urban fuel econ eu 17.9 L/100 km or 13.14 mpg-us