Recently, Master Horn learned from overseas that THE BMW Royal Modification Agency Alpina released its latest model on February 1: the 2023 BMW Alpina B8 GranCoupe. Although the name is long, this car is the BMW 8 Series that we are most familiar with. So, what kind of new soul Albina has injected into it, we will understand it together in this article.
Last year, Alpina created a new "super sedan" program, one of which is a B8 product based on the BMW 8 Series. A year later, the latest B8 arrived as scheduled. Interestingly, in order to allow Alpina to bring the latest model, the BMW Group handed over a car to Alpina for the first time after the release of the new 8 Series.
The 2023 BMW 8 Series has a newly designed front grille, while a new air intake channel is designed on the front bar, and the rear is not modified in any way.
In terms of power, the new Alpina still uses the old engine modification scheme, 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engine, four-wheel drive, maximum power 620 horsepower, the engine 2000 rpm peak torque of 800 Nm. Accelerating from 100 km/h to a top speed of 320 km/h takes only 3.3 seconds.
In order to make the transmission withstand high torque, Alpina and ZF teamed up to retune the 8AT gearbox, the internal structure was strengthened, and the transmission computer was re-brushed to make the gear change more active. In addition, Alpina has upgraded the exhaust system, which allows the exhaust sound to be freely adjustable according to the driver.
Alpina also offers a wide range of optional packages including an upgraded limited-slip differential, customised wheels, suspension and brake system upgrades, and four-wheel steering.
In terms of interior, Alpina upgraded the size of the central control screen for the new car, from the original 10.25 inches to 12.3 inches, and the car machine system was also upgraded to the latest iD8 system. In addition, Alpina has optimized the digital meter so that performance parameters can be displayed. The steering wheel has been custom modified, and the center console is designed with Alpina's LOGO nameplate.
Regarding the price, Alpina did not announce the price of the car in China, and as for the price in North America, the current release of the news will not be less than $140,000.
This year will be The busiest year for Albina, in addition to this car, they will also launch a new XB7 SUV and complete the update of B3, B4 and other models.