Alpina B5 E60 Sedan (2005-2011)

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Keywords: alpinabmwdohcexecutive-carhigh-performancemacpherson-strutmulti-linkrwdsedanv8

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Product Overview

Alpina B5 E60 is a high-performance executive sedan in production from 2005 to 2011. It was available with a supercharged V8 engine that displaced 4.4 liters.
Based on the E60 BMW 545i, the E60 Alpina B5 had essentially the same powertrain setup as the E65 Alpina B7: On the N62B44 naturally-aspirated V8, Alpina bolted a centrifugal supercharger that greatly improved the engine's output. Naturally, internals were upgraded to handle the extra power.
Later, Alpina introduced a higher-output version of the E60 B5, aptly dubbed B5 S.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Alpina B5 E60 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

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Neofiliac score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb engine performance
  • Exceptional styling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

B5B5 S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload540 kg / 1190 lbs465 kg / 1025 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/35R20, 285/30R20

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1468 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length4841 mm / 190.6 in
Size | Width1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Track Width | Rear1574.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight1720.0 kg / 3792.0 lbs1795.0 kg / 3957.3 lbs
Wheelbase2888 mm / 113.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.5 sec4.4 sec
Fuel Economy12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 18.6 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed314.0 km/h / 195.1 mph317.0 km/h / 197.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineH1H1/2
Engine | Bore92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.0:1
Engine | Displacement4.4 L / 268.4 cu-in / 4398.0 cc
Engine | Power500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 5500 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output113.7 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in120.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke82.7 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm725 Nm / 534.7 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2005 ~ 20082008 ~ 2011

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