The B12 5.0 was Alpina's first V12 ever — every Alpina before it, including the B11 it replaced, had made do with a V8.
Lead trim: B12 5.0 (D1)
BMW Alpina B121988–1994
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FactThe B12 5.0 was Alpina's first V12 ever — every Alpina before it, including the B11 it replaced, had made do with a V8.
Alpina B12 models built on the BMW E32 750i between 1988 and 1994. The Alpina previous-models table lists 1 variant for this donor, with outputs of 350 PS and the production years shown on each trim.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 5.0 (D1) | 1988–1994 | V12 | 345 hp | 347 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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Alpina's 6.0-litre take on BMW's V12 made 424hp with no turbo in sight — still the largest, most powerful naturally aspirated engine Alpina has ever built.
Just 32 Alpina B12 5.7 coupés were built with the automated Shift-Tronic clutch — a rare option on an already rare, 850CSi-based grand tourer.
The B12 5.0 was Alpina's first V12 ever — every Alpina before it, including the B11 it replaced, had made do with a V8.
Rivals
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