Alpina B8 Gran Coupe G16 Sedan (2021)
80% Neofiliac85% External
Product Gallery
Product Overview
Alpina B8 Gran Coupe G16 is an executive sedan in production from 2021. It is available with a tuned version of BMW N63 bi-turbo hot-V8 engines that displaced 4.4 liters.
Unlike the old Alpina based on the original E31 8 Series (Alpina B12), the B8 Gran Coupe is rather ugly with its hunchback styling and obsession with AWD.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good performance
- Good interior
Cons
- AWD
- Hunchback sedan marketed as "coupe"
What external reviewers found***
External score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb handling
- Gorgeous looks
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
Find Related Products
Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
11.1 L / 11.7 qt
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
425 kg / 937 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 395 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 398 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 ZR21 96Y Rear wheel tires: 285/30 ZR21 100Y
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Coupe
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1428 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
5092 mm / 200.5 in
Size | Width
1932 mm / 76.1 in | 2137 mm / 84.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1666.0 mm / 65.6 in
Weight
2175.0 kg / 4795.1 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 21 Rear wheel rims: 10J x 21
Wheelbase
3023 mm / 119.0 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.3 sec
CO2 Emission
254 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
324.0 km/h / 201.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine
N63B44T3
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power
621.0 hp / 463.1 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
141.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Switch-Tronic
Production
Availability
2021
Related Products
BMW M5 F90 LCI Sedan (2020)
89% Neofiliac82% External
The F90 BMW M5 is based on the G30 5 Series sedan. For its 2020 facelift, BMW has introduced a host of mechanical and aesthetic updates. The new M5 features shock absorbers from the M8 Gran Coupe with a retuned chassis. The M5 Competition sits 7mm lowe...
Alpina B5 F10 Sedan (2011-2017)
84% Neofiliac
Alpina B5 F10 is an executive sedan in production from 2011 to 2017. It was available with a modified N63B44 4.4-liter bi-turbocharged V8 engine. Based on the F10 BMW 550i, the B5 features larger turbochargers, reinforced heads, and strengthened bottom...
Alpina B10 E39 Sedan (1998-2003)
83% Neofiliac
Alpina B10 (chassis code E39) is a high-performance executive sedan in production from 1998 to 2003. It was available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.2 to 4.8 liters. At launch, the E39 B10 came with modified BMW M52 I6 and M62...
Alpina B5 E60 Sedan (2005-2011)
79% Neofiliac
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...
Alpina D5 F10 Sedan (2011-2016)
70% Neofiliac
Alpina D5 F10 is an executive sedan in production from 2011 to 2016. It was available with a single modified N57D30 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo-diesel. Based on the F10 BMW 535d, the Alpina D5 F10 boasts performance levels of a "mini diesel M5". F...
BMW M8 Gran Coupe F93 Sedan (2019)
86% Neofiliac70% External
BMW M8 Gran Coupe F93 is the high-performance variant of the G16 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe in production from 2019. It is available with a two tunes of the S63 bi-turbo hot-V8 engine that displaced 4.4 liters. Drivers who appreciate handling will be plea...
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo F06 Gran Coupe Sedan (2014-2018)
59% Neofiliac
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo F06 Gran Coupe is an executive sedan based on BMW 650ix in production from 2014 to 2018. It was powered by a tuned BMW N63 bi-turbo V8 engines that displaced 4.4 liters paired to an 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission. Unfortunatel...
Alpina B3 E90 Sedan (2007-2013)
68% Neofiliac
Alpina B3 E90 is an compact executive sedan in production from 2007 to 2013. It was available with a modified version of the N54B30 3.0-liter bi-turbo inline-6 engine that powered the E90 BMW 335i/xi. The standard Alpina B3 E90 was called the B3 Bi-Tur...
Alpina B3 F30 Sedan (2013-2018)
77% Neofiliac
Alpina B3 F30 is a high-performance compact executive sedan in production from 2013 to 2018. It was powered by a modified N55B30 bi-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 engine. Up to 2017, the base F30 Alpina B3 was based on F30 BMW 335i. The vehicle receiv...
Alpina B7 E65 Sedan (2004-2008)
80% Neofiliac
Alpina B7 E65 is a high-performance luxury sedan in production from 2004 to 2008. It was available with a single supercharged V8 engine that displaced 4.4 liters. Based on the E65/E66 BMW 745i/Li, the Alpina B7 was the first Alpina to use a supercharge...
Alpina B3 E46 Sedan (1999-2005)
77% Neofiliac
Alpina B3 E46 is a high-performance compact executive sedan in production from 1999 to 2005. It was available with a range of inline-6 engines that displaced 3.3 liters. The E46 B3 was based on the E46 328i and 330i in various stages of production: Bef...
Launch Comparison
Clear List
3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 85%The B8 gets the same Merino leather as the normal 8 Series, but is available with punchier colours, in this case an Ivory White/Night Blue combination. The steering wheel is finished in Alpina Lavalina leather, which feels subtly different to a normal BMW ‘wheel. It is a five-seater but you’d be hard pushed to sit in the middle for long on account of the enormous transmission tunnel.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Superb handling
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
User Reviews
Comments
Please login before adding comments.
References
- ^ Alpina B8 Gran Coupe 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/alpina/b8-gran-coupe/first-drives/alpina-b8-gran-coupe-2021-uk-review. 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
This page contains affiliate links to third-party merchants such as Amazon, eBay, and Rakuten. When you make a purchase using the supplied links, we will receive a commission.
Scores are not directly comparable across industries.
These key takeaways ("pros" and "cons") and summaries are identified from third-party reviews. They may differ from the original texts.
<
>
x