ALPINA
Alpina B8 E36 (1993–1998) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1993 - 1998
E36
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Body Style
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Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 4.0 i V8 32V | 6 | 313 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 4.6 i V8 32V | 6 | 333 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Alpina B8 E36 overview
The Alpina B8 (E36) is the 1st generation of the B8, built from 1993 to 1998. It is offered as a Coupe with 2 engines (petrol), from 313 HP to 333 HP. The 4.6 i V8 24V (333 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 s, reaches a top speed of 281 km/h and is 4433 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Alpina B8 have?
The Alpina B8 (E36) has 313 HP to 333 HP, depending on the engine: 4.0 Meadow (313 HP), 4.6 Meadow (333 HP).
What engines are available for the Alpina B8?
The Alpina B8 is available with 2 engines: 4.0 Meadow (313 HP, petrol), 4.6 Meadow (333 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Alpina B8?
The Alpina B8 is 4433 mm long, 1710 mm wide, 1346 mm tall, with a 2700 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Alpina B8?
The Alpina B8 4.6 i V8 24V (333 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 s and has a top speed of 281 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Alpina B8 Coupe E36 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1995–1998 |
| Platform | BMW E36 |
| Variant | 4.6 i V8 24V (333 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 333 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5700 rpm |
| Torque | 470 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3900 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 281 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s |
| 0–62 mph | 5.6 s |
Engine
| Engine code | F2 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4619 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 93.0 mm |
| Stroke | 85.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 6 |
| Gearbox code | 420g |
| Gearbox manufacturer | getrag |
Dimensions
| Length | 4433 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm |
| Height | 1346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Front track | 1412 mm |
| Rear track | 1434 mm |
| Boot space | 365 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1500 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1980 kg |
| Max load | 480 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 11.3 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 95.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 235/40 ZR 17; 265/35 ZR 17 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 4.5 kg/Hp, 222 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 3.2 kg/Nm, 313.3 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1995 |
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| End Of Production | 1998 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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