Alpina Roadster V8 E52 Convertible (2002-2006)
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Alpina Roadster V8 E52 is a compact convertible in production from 2002 to 2006. It was powered by modified Alpina F5 naturally-aspirated 4.8L V8 engine based on the BMW M62.
Unlike the standard Z8, the Roadster V8 used a horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission, and its engine is less impressive than the S62 found in the BMW. Hence, the Alpina came out less impressive and is less collectible, despite low sales.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
- Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
- A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8
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Specifications
Capacity
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
335 kg / 739 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/35 R20
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
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
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2002 ~ 2006
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