Alpina B5. Now with 590 bhp and 204 mph.......

Nick Malaka · 11-24-2015, 05:30 AM

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/alpina/...oost-to-591bhp

gtsussex · 11-24-2015, 05:40 AM

With little discount and new 5 coming out, that's going to be the fastest non M 5 series.......... in depreciation!

Lorcan · 11-24-2015, 06:13 AM

We tuned our M6 GC (same engine) to 620hp and 204mph two years ago, but doing so involved turning off some of the gearbox safety limits, so the for public we keep the power but limit it to 190mph using the BMW M driver's pack.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar161628.html

I guess in that time Alpina have found a way to do it safely or rejigged the box.

E60525d · 11-24-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

We tuned our M6 GC (same engine) to 620hp and 204mph two years ago, but doing so involved turning off some of the gearbox safety limits, so the for public we keep the power but limit it to 190mph using the BMW M driver's pack.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar161628.html

I guess in that time Alpina have found a way to do it safely or rejigged the box.

The Alpina has a different gearbox to the M5/M6.

Tengocity · 11-24-2015, 10:11 AM

I wonder how one of these would compare to an M5 in total lifetime ownership costs over say 4-5 years? The discounts might make the M5 significantly cheaper, and only rather expensive to run rather horrendously expensive!

gtsussex · 11-24-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

I wonder how one of these would compare to an M5 in total lifetime ownership costs over say 4-5 years? The discounts might make the M5 significantly cheaper, and only rather expensive to run rather horrendously expensive!

Well Sir, if you have to ask.......

Tengocity · 11-24-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

I wonder how one of these would compare to an M5 in total lifetime ownership costs over say 4-5 years? The discounts might make the M5 significantly cheaper, and only rather expensive to run rather horrendously expensive!

Well Sir, if you have to ask.......

Then I guess I'd best stick the M5 on a cheap lease deal!

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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	We tuned our M6 GC (same engine) to 620hp and 204mph two years ago, but doing so involved turning off some of the gearbox safety limits, so the for public we keep the power but limit it to 190mph using the BMW M driver's pack. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar161628.html I guess in that time Alpina have found a way to do it safely or rejigged the box.
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