Alpina Top Speed

B8 (e36)

275.00 km/h

or 170.88 mp/h

General information
BrandAlpina
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 typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
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/h5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.8 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
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
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/40 ZR 17; 265/35 ZR 17