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Alpina B5 Switch-Tronic

General information

ModelAlpina B5 Switch-Tronic
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 8-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power499.00 PS (367 kW or 492 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque701 Nm (71.5 kgf-m or 517.1 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 8-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed314.0 km/h (195.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4780 litres (1,263 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR89930
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