Alpina B8 4.6 Manual RWD (333 hp)

E36 · 1995–1998

General

Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
4433 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1348 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1408 mm
Rear track
1421 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
4,619 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
470 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,900 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10.5
Bore
93 mm
Stroke
85 mm
Engine code
M60B46
Engine model
M60B46
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine power
333 hp
Max power (kW)
245 kW
Max power RPM
5,700 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
270 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.8 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
16.8 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
9.7 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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