| General information |
| Brand | Alpina |
| Model | B8 |
| Generation | B8 (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.0 i V8 32V (313 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1993 year |
| End of production | 1995 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11.3 l/100 km
20.82 US mpg25 UK mpg8.85 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 sec |
| Maximum speed |
275 km/h
170.88 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.8 kg/Hp, 210.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 275.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 313 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 78.6 Hp/l |
| Torque |
410 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
302.4 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
3982 cm3
243 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1490 kg
3284.89 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1980 kg
4365.15 lbs. |
| Max load |
490 kg
1080.27 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
365 l
12.89 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
95 l
25.1 US gal | 20.9 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4433 mm
174.53 in. |
| Width |
1710 mm
67.32 in. |
| Height |
1346 mm
52.99 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1412 mm
55.59 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1434 mm
56.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/40 ZR 17; 265/35 ZR 17 |
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