Alpina B6 GranCoupé: Performance Meets Luxury

Overview

The Alpina B6 GranCoupé offers something that BMW currently doesn’t in their 6-series range: screaming performance coupled with all-weather usability. BMW’s M6 is brutally fast, but its rear tyres have their work cut out trying to harness 550hp, especially when conditions are less than ideal. For more details, check out the prices and specs of BMW 6-series Gran Coupe and the prices and specs of M6.

Performance

The B6 is equipped with the X-drive four-wheel drive system, allowing it to share the M6’s 4.4 twin-turbo V8 engine—now in an even higher state of tune at 600hp. This setup enables it to put the power down more easily, achieving a 0-100kph sprint in just 3.8 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds quicker than the M6.

Design and Comfort

Elsewhere, little is changed from its BMW sibling. There are some styling alterations to differentiate it both internally and externally, but they’re minor tweaks. The trademark Alpina wheels look as great as usual and are attached to optimised suspension that offers a more relaxed ride while retaining outstanding driving dynamics and neutral handling.

Main Appeal

The main appeal of the Alpina B6 GranCoupé lies in its increased power and all-weather ability. Thanks to Alpina, the 6-series now has genuine supercar pace that can be used at all times while still retaining its luxury GT credentials.

Variants

Alpina also offers this specification on the B6 coupe and convertible, as well as the B5.

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