Compare Alpina Roadster S vs Alpina Roadster V8
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
240 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs
335 kg / 739 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 265/30 R19
255/35 R20
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1300 mm / 51.2 in
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4090 mm / 161.0 in
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J-9.5J X 19
Wheelbase
2500 mm / 98.4 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
265.0 km/h / 164.7 mph
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.3 L / 204.2 cu-in / 3346.0 cc
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6300 rpm
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
89.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2006
2002 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
83%
Pros
- Gorgeous styling
- Manual transmission
- Good performance
- Small turning circle
- Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
- Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
- Low cargo capacity
- A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8
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