kobayashiGT Internal Moderator March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 The New 612 HP BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupé Is as Powerful as It Is Luxurious Alpina has never seen reason to differentiate between luxury and high-performance vehicles, and that’s no less true of its latest confection. The German performance automaker has just unveiled a new souped-up BMW, the Alpina B8 Gran Coupe. The stately car is easily the most luxurious entry in the new 8-Series lineu, and it also happens to be one of the most powerful thanks thanks to its gutsy V-8 engine. At a glance, the Alpina B8 doesn’t look all that different from the standard B8 Gran Coupé. That’s a good thing, because the five-door is already one of the most elegant vehicles in the BMW lineup. There are some changes, of course. Both ends of the vehicle have been tweaked, with a larger air intake and a diffuser up front and a lip spoiler in the back. There’s also special Alpina decals and badging, as well as its trademark 21-inch, 20-spoke forged wheels, which come wrapped in Pirelli performance tires. The interior has also been given a subtle makeover. Almost everything—including the multi-functional front sport seats, steering wheel and instrument panel—is covered or accented with Merino leather finely crafted in Alpina’s in-house workshop. Behind the steering wheel, you’ll find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The center console is topped by BMW’s 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, from which you can access the navigation and driver assistance system. A Harman Kardon surround sound system also comes standard. While the raft of opulent accoutrements gives the Alpina B8 bona fide luxury appeal, the beastly mill under its hood may be even more impressive. The engine is the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 found in M850i and M8 model. Mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, it’s been specially tuned so that it generates 612 horses and 590 ft lbs of twist. That makes it the second most powerful 8-Series car, trailing only the M8 with the Competition package, which delivers 617 hp. It’s pretty speedy, too, able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 201 mph. The Alpina B8 Gran Coupé is expected to arrive in the US later this spring. In addition to being the most luxurious entry in the 8-Series lineup, it’s also the most expensive with a starting price of $140,895. Quote How much do you think it will cost at SG? I reckon a 500K perhaps. ↡ Advertisement 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 ///M8 cost $730k 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 Sibay swee cum sibay expensive 🤑🤑🤑 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, inlinesix said: ///M8 cost $730k Minimum MA RRP 750 I guess 🤑🤑🤑 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator March 26, 2021 Author Share March 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, Inlinefour said: Minimum MA RRP 750 I guess 🤑🤑🤑 Oh shit. I belittle the price of the Alpina B8 liao. I only know how much A class and 3 series cost only. hahaha. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markw12 3rd Gear March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 some relief that the kidney grilles aren't changed (yet) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 Good looking car but I will spend the same money to get the Targa 4S. Less power but way more sexy. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 Isn't a Coupé 2 door? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, Weez911 said: Good looking car but I will spend the same money to get the Targa 4S. Less power but way more sexy. I love the 911 Targa too! 35 minutes ago, Jamesc said: Isn't a Coupé 2 door? When you add a grandmother (the official meaning of 'Gran' in dictionary), you would need 2 more doors... You don't expect her to squeeze through the front door right? 7 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, Carbon82 said: I love the 911 Targa too! When you add a grandmother (the official meaning of 'Gran' in dictionary), you would need 2 more doors... You don't expect her to squeeze through the front door right? Targa is not suitable to drive during daytime hor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator March 26, 2021 Author Share March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Jamesc said: Isn't a Coupé 2 door? That's why gran coupe. hahahahahah. A grandest coupe is a 7 seaters btw. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Carbon82 said: When you add a grandmother (the official meaning of 'Gran' in dictionary), you would need 2 more doors... You don't expect her to squeeze through the front door right? If its my MIL I will just stick her in the boot. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator March 26, 2021 Author Share March 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, Jamesc said: If its my MIL I will just stick her in the boot. You just need a fastback car. Faster stick your MIL in the boot. hahahahah 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, kobayashiGT said: You just need a fastback car. Faster stick your MIL in the boot. hahahahah @Jamesc fastback and the MIL ON the boot (outside the car!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 6 hours ago, kobayashiGT said: That's why gran coupe. hahahahahah. A grandest coupe is a 7 seaters btw. Coupe 2 door. Gran Coupe 4 doors. Grandest Coupe must be 6 doors! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic March 26, 2021 Share March 26, 2021 If grandeur mean hyundai ald😆 4 hours ago, Volvobrick said: Coupe 2 door. Gran Coupe 4 doors. Grandest Coupe must be 6 doors! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic March 27, 2021 Share March 27, 2021 If this is 600+k it's a buy since much cheaper than M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 1, 2021 Share April 1, 2021 Hhhhhmmmm, okay quite swee. But not jin jia swee..... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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