Alpina could have borrowed BMW's own M6 V10 for the B6, but built a supercharged V8 instead — it made the Alpina quicker to sip less fuel, not just faster.
Lead trim: B6 (H1)
BMW Alpina B62006–2008
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FactAlpina could have borrowed BMW's own M6 V10 for the B6, but built a supercharged V8 instead — it made the Alpina quicker to sip less fuel, not just faster.
Alpina B6 models built on the BMW E63/E64 650i between 2006 and 2008. The Alpina previous-models table lists 1 variant for this donor, with outputs of 500 PS and the production years shown on each trim.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 (H1) | 2006–2008 | V8 | 493 hp | 516 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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Alpina quoted a conservative top speed for the B6 — independent testing clocked it at 328 km/h (204 mph), quietly making the tuner's grand tourer faster than BMW's own M6.
Alpina could have borrowed BMW's own M6 V10 for the B6, but built a supercharged V8 instead — it made the Alpina quicker to sip less fuel, not just faster.
Alpina's E36-based B6 2.8 wasn't mechanically consistent throughout its short run — cars built before August 1992 lacked VANOS variable valve timing entirely, while later cars got BMW's new system.
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Rivals
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