BMW Alpina B9
Every BMW Alpina B9 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1981–1985 2 generations · 4 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 241 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Legendary 2 Legendary
All 2 BMW Alpina B9 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.

Alpina's B9 Coupé packed a hand-built 3.45-litre six — bored out from BMW's own 2.8 — into the 635CSi's engine bay; across its sedan and coupe forms, only about 500 were ever built.

Alpina hand-built just 500 examples of the B9, a reworked E28 528i with a bored-out, Alpina-tuned 3.45-litre six replacing the factory 2.8.
Collectors Who Spotted the BMW Alpina B9
No member has published a public street spot of the BMW Alpina B9 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
BMW Alpina B9 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 635CSi coupé (1982–1985) | 1982–1985 | Legendary | — | 241 hp · 236 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| E28 528i (1981–1985) | 1981–1985 | Legendary | — | 241 hp · 236 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a BMW Alpina B9 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.