Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6

Comparison of Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 [S]ave

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Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Csi 5.6 ×
General
MakeAlpinaBMW
ModelB128 Series
GenerationB12 (E38)8 Series (E31)
Modification5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic850 Csi 5.6
Websitehttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19951992
Production to (year)19981996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)280250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.46
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.912.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)387380
Max. torque (Nm)560550
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders1212
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)5,6465,576
Compression ratio10.59.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,2005,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,1004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8686
Piston stroke (mm)8180
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcOhc
Fuel tank (l)9590
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/40 ZR20
  • 275/35 ZR20
  • 235/45 R17
  • 265/40 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,780
Width (mm)1,8621,855
Height (mm)1,4151,330
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,684
Kerb weight (kg)2,0351,900
Gross weight (kg)2,4952,340
Minimum boot space (l)500320
Front track (mm)1,5521,554
Rear track (mm)1,5541,562



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