Geneva Motor show 2015: Alpina’s booth

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Geneva Motor show 2015 Alpina booth

Alpina presented in Geneva the special editions of the B5 and the B6. Under the hood of both, is a significantly modified version of the famous twin-turbo V8 of the BMW.

Geneva Motor show 2015 Alpina booth

In its present form, the 4.4 liter engine delivers 600 hp and 800 Nm of torque and it is combined with an eight-speed ZF gearbox and a limited slip differential of Drexler, with the power passing to the rear wheels. The 100 km/h from standstill is achieved in 4.2 seconds, having a top speed of 327 km/h for the B5 sedan and 322 km/h for the B6 coupe and convertible.

The Edition 50 versions, feature a Akrapovic titanium exhaust and new 20 inch alloy wheels. Only 50 units will be built for each version, with a price starting from €115.226 for the B5 and from €135.000 for the B6.

Besides the B5 and B6 Edition 50, Alpina has in its booth the XD3 Bi-Turbo. The XD3 is based on the X3, but it is equipped with a 3 liter straight-six engine producing 350 hp and 700 Nm of torque, combined with an ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, that enables the SUV to do the 0-100 km/h from in 4.9 seconds. Beyond that, the XD3 is equipped with electronically adjustable shock absorbers, 20 inch alloy wheels and new exhaust.