Comparisons / Comparison of Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i Automatic

Comparison of Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i Automatic [S]ave

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Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V ×
BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 740i Automatic ×
General
MakeAlpinaBMW
ModelB87 Series
GenerationB8 Coupe (E36)7 Series (E32, facelift 1992)
Modification4.0 i V8 32V740i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats55
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)19931992
Production to (year)19951994
Performance
Top speed (km/h)275240
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.87.4
City consumption (l/100km)-17.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-8.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.311.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)313286
Max. torque (Nm)410400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9823,982
Compression ratio10.710
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8989
Piston stroke (mm)8080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
1↑Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9590
Engine oil capacity (l)-6
Coolant capacity (l)-12.5
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/40 ZR 17
  • 265/35 ZR 17
  • 225/60 R15
Turning radius (m)-11.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,910
Width (mm)1,7101,845
Height (mm)1,3461,411
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,832
Kerb weight (kg)1,4901,790
Gross weight (kg)1,9802,310
Minimum boot space (l)365500
Front track (mm)1,4121,530
Rear track (mm)1,4341,558
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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