Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0

Comparison of Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 [S]ave

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BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 ×
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
General
MakeBMWAlpina
Model8 SeriesB8
Generation8 Series (E31)B8 (E36)
Modification840i 4.04.0 i V8 32V
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19931993
Production to (year)19961995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250275
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.95.8
City consumption (l/100km)19.2-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)-11.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286313
Max. torque (Nm)400410
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio1010.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8989
Piston stroke (mm)8080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9095
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/50 R16
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR 17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7804,433
Width (mm)1,8551,710
1↑Height (mm)1,3401,346
Wheelbase (mm)2,6482,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,7801,490
Gross weight (kg)2,1801,980
Minimum boot space (l)320365
Front track (mm)1,5541,412
Rear track (mm)1,5621,434



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