BMW Alpina from Japan
Luxury cars from Japan are extremely popular, it is no different with cars of the Alpina brand. Low mileage, excellent technical condition and left-hand drive are just some of the advantages of bringing such a car from Japan. If you are looking for your dream Alpine BMW from Japan, first it is worth familiarizing yourself with the brand itself and the most recognizable models.
What is the Alpina brand?
Alpina, or actually Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG is a brand founded in 1965 and has been associated with the BMW brand from the very beginning. Its first product was a tuning carburetor for the BMW 1500. At the beginning of its activity and in the 1970s, Alpina was engaged in reworking carburetors, heads and camshafts in BMW engines. In 1983, the brand was included in the list of car manufacturers. In 2022, BMW announced the acquisition of Alpina, and a year later its founder, Burkard Bovensiepen, died.
How is Alpina different from BMW?
The Alpina brand builds its cars on the basis of BMW and BMW M. Differences are not limited only to appearance. The first issue is the improvement of engine parameters. Depending on the model, the manufacturer increases performance by adding a mechanical compressor or using two turbochargers. This means that even in the low speed range, the driver has a lot of torque at his disposal. Thanks to this, it does not have to keep the engine at high revs to drive dynamically.. The second point is the suspension, which is more comfortable than in BMW. All this makes Alpina cars more suitable for everyday use and comfortable travel. This is confirmed by user reviews that can be found on the network. If you are looking for a car that is dynamic, comfortable and unique, then Alpina BMW is for you!
BMW Alpina - the most important models
The Alpina Automobiles brand uses its own model nomenclature. At first it may seem complicated, but it simply refers to the BMW model range. Differences appear in the classics, because, for example, the Alpina C1 and C2 are modified BMW 3 Series E21 and E30.
Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo
The first Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo was based on the BMW 3 Series F30 and debuted in 2013, based on the 335i. The 3.0 engine has two turbochargers, which allows you to generate 409 hp, and the maximum torque is as much as 600 Nm. In 2017, the engine power was increased to 441 hp. On the other hand, the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo based on the 3 G20 series uses the S58 3.0 engine, which, when added two compressors, generates 462 hp. The maximum torque is as much as 700 Nm. This is 150 Nm more than the BMW M3 and 50 Nm more than the BMW M3 Competition. The car is available in sedan and station wagon versions.
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo
The Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo was introduced in 2017 and is also available in sedan and station wagon versions. It uses a 4.4 V8 engine, which has a power raised to 599 hp. The maximum torque is 800 Nm. In addition to two turbochargers, the Alpina B5 engine has acquired reinforced pistons. In the latest version, the engine generates 621 hp, and the maximum torque remained unchanged. The car accelerates to 330 km/h. It is available in sedan and station wagon versions, only with xDrive drive. There is also an adaptive suspension on board, which improves driving comfort.
Alpina B7
As the name suggests, the Alpina B7 is based on the BMW 7 Series. The first generation appeared in 2004 and was based on the infamous E65 and E66, so it could be purchased in standard and long versions — with longer wheelbases. A 4.4 V8 engine was put under the hood, but it was supercharged with a compressor. The effects are a maximum power of 500 hp and a maximum torque of 700 Nm. In the model based on the BMW 7 Series F01/F02, the power was increased by only 7 hp, and the 6-speed ZF gearbox was replaced by an 8-speed one. In the latest version based on the G12 generation, the maximum power is 608 hp and the maximum torque is 800 Nm. The manufacturer replaced the compressor with two turbochargers. There is also no long version.
Alpina XB7
The Alpina XB7 is based on the BMW X7, so it is a dynamic and luxurious SUV. A 4.4 V8 engine was used, which is assisted by two turbochargers. The effects are a maximum power of 621 hp and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. The car accelerates to 290 km/h and reaches a hundred in 4.2 s. It has an adaptive suspension with the function of adjusting the height to the driving conditions. They can also be lowered by 40 mm.
BMW Alpina from Japan — is it worth it?
The Japanese love luxury cars and take great care of them, so buying a BMW Alpina from the country of cherry blossom is a simple and safe way to own a unique car. It can also prove to be an excellent investment of capital.
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