Alpina B8 Coupe (E36)

4.6 i V8 24V

333 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1998
0-100 km/h 5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
333hp248kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
78.0s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel tank
95L
Estimated range
841km522mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionManual
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,433mm175in
Width
1,710mm67in
Height
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,412mm56in
Rear track
1,434mm56in
Trunk volume
365L
Doors
2
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Coupe (E36)4.6 i V8 24V
333 hp
248 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Coupe (E36)4.6 i V8 24V5.6 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Coupe (E36)4.6 i V8 24V
281 km/h
175 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Coupe (E36)4.6 i V8 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.6 i V8 24V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.6 i V8 24VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 Coupe (E36) 4.6 i V8 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB8 Coupe (E36)4.6 i V8 24V5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm

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