Alpina B12 E38 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic (387 Hp)

Alpina B12:

The Alpina B12 is a name given to high-performance luxury automobiles manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Alpina. The B12 originally succeeded the B11 4. 0 in 1988 which was based on the BMW 7 Series and was also based on the same car. Subsequent models were based on the BMW 7 Series and the BMW 8 Series. Production ended in 2001 when the 7 Series models were discontinued. The B12 was replaced by the B7 and the B6.
The B12 5. 0 was introduced in 1988 and was the first Alpina production automobile to use a V12 engine as its predecessor, the B11 used 3. 5 and 4. 0 L V8 engines. The suffix 5. 0 means the engine displacement which was unchanged from the standard BMW M70 V12. The B12 5. 0 was based on the newly introduced 750i/iL. Exterior changes include a front chin spoiler, 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, choice of special colours, "B12 5. 0" badge at the rear, and Alpina pinstriping. The interior was customised according to customer specifications which ranged from a wide range of upholstery, steering wheel options, and gear knobs, and child seats. Standard interior features included an Alpina instrument cluster with a special 300 km/h speedometer and badging. The amenities provided on a standard 750i/iL, apart from the above changes, were retained. Each B12 5. 0 was equipped with a special plaque on the interior containing a special identification number....(Read more on Wikipedia)

E38 Overview:

Alpina B12 (E38). With 560 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2035 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.4 s). The top speed reaches 280 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

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