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Alpina B8 (E36)
4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998
0-100 km/h 5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
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 | 15.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 95L |
| Estimated range | 841km522mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,433mm175in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,698mm67in |
| Height | 1,373mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in |
| Front track | 1,412mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,434mm56in |
| Trunk volume | 395L |
| Doors | 4 |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V | 5.6 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V | 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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| Vehicle | Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,966 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
- Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V | 5,700 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,950 rpm |
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