B5/D5 BMW Alpina B5

[Merc1]

I agree, this looks better. Hopefully the M5 will look even better.

M

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I hope the M5 manages to make this design look aggressive...which I think might be a difficult task with the G30's design. This looks very mild, but overall nice work as always by Alpina.

Alpinas the last 10-15 years leaned towards to clean and elegant, and M's go full aggressive. I have faith that the good folks at M will do a good job at that.

 

[nikola1984]

Genf 2017: BMW Alpina B5 G30 feiert Weltpremiere mit 608 PS

 

[nikola1984]

 

[PanterroR]

This car is based on which model, M550i?

 

[domleo999]

That interior!

 

[Matski]

This car is based on which model, M550i?

I believe (could be wrong) the engine in the B5 is the N63M30A which is clearly similar to the N63B44C in the 550, and clearly the body is the same as the G30.... but personally, these days I don't see Alpina's being based on specific BMW models. It get's it's own engine stuck in it on the BMW's assembly line, it receives its own VIN from new, lots of other things are bespoke to it. Gone are the days of an Alpina starting off life as a BMW, then becoming an Alpina - they're unique models now with their own type codes from BMW.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Looks good, the B5. The perfect, stylish and more refined alternative to BMW's M-products.

 

[picsoubmw]

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[bimmer6]

I believe (could be wrong) the engine in the B5 is the N63M30A which is clearly similar to the N63B44C in the 550, and clearly the body is the same as the G30.... but personally, these days I don't see Alpina's being based on specific BMW models. It get's it's own engine stuck in it on the BMW's assembly line, it receives its own VIN from new, lots of other things are bespoke to it. Gone are the days of an Alpina starting off life as a BMW, then becoming an Alpina - they're unique models now with their own type codes from BMW.

I've read that it's based on a 540i, but then it gets the V8 engine.

 

[Matski]

I've read that it's based on a 540i, but then it gets the V8 engine.

The 550 is based on the 540 but gets the (different) V8, the 540 (by the same logic) is based on the 520d.

It's a 5 series body with an Alpina engine in it...

It's a B5, simple as that.

 

[rollo]

I think it looks great with some serious performance, what's not to like? Alpina does it again!

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I'd like to know, if Alpina will be making a D(iesel)5 again.

 

[Matski]

I'd like to know, if Alpina will be making a D(iesel)5 again.

I think I'm right in saying that the B5 and D5 both sold in fairly equal numbers, with about 500 of each being produced. And, as its been suggested (by way of XD7, D7 and D6 trademark registrations) that Alpina will be increasing their diesel range I think G30 & G31 D5's are inevitable.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Does this come with Xdrive or is it RWD?

 

[Matski]

Does this come with Xdrive or is it RWD?

Saloon and Touring AWD only.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

I think I'm right in saying that the B5 and D5 both sold in fairly equal numbers, with about 500 of each being produced. And, as its been suggested (by way of XD7, D7 and D6 trademark registrations) that Alpina will be increasing their diesel range I think G30 & G31 D5's are inevitable.

Alpina will only go the diesel route because BMW is still investing into the diesel (one last time for this G30 generation). Alpina sees how high the demand for the 540i is compared to the diesel models and they understand that the end for the diesel is around the corner. The future for Alpina is dependent on what BMW does but they can also influence the development as they are involved right from the start. i.e. development of the G30. Alpina R&D guys helped BMW set up the G30 to what it is today. BMW works so closely together with Alpina (as the know-how is extremely high for such a small family company) that even the BMW F1 engines were tested on Alpina engine dynos.

 

[Matski]

Alpina will only go the diesel route because BMW is still investing into the diesel (one last time for this G30 generation). Alpina sees how high the demand for the 540i is compared to the diesel models and they understand that the end for the diesel is around the corner. The future for Alpina is dependent on what BMW does but they can also influence the development as they are involved right from the start. i.e. development of the G30. Alpina R&D guys helped BMW set up the G30 to what it is today. BMW works so closely together with Alpina (as the know-how is extremely high for such a small family company) that even the BMW F1 engines were tested on Alpina engine dynos.

Indeed (gotta love Alpina ), and I'm not sure how much future there would be after the current generation of high performance diesels.

But at the moment, I don't see why demand would change that much. Granted, I only keep half an eye on such topics in the UK, and not really anywhere else, but here diesel is still the more tax efficient option and of changes that have been proposed so far I don't see that changing overnight. Diesel is in decline, but it's still represents half of the new car market in Europe.

So far the M550e is a rumour, and I'm not sure would Alpina would bring with an 'E5' model.

 

[Rolf]

Love the discreet styling and wheels and the nice nomenclature badges and mostly luxuries interior of this B5 Alpina. It's a true wolf in sheeps clothing! Autobahn express!

 

[Giannis]

Yeap, the G30 B5 is brilliant!