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Alpina B12 (E38)
5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic
387 hp5646 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998
0-100 km/h 6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Performance
| Power | 387hp289kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 560Nm413lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,646cc345cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,035kg4,486lb |
| Gross weight | 2,495kg5,501lb |
| Power-to-weight | 190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 76.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 95L |
| Estimated range | 798km496mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,984mm196in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,862mm73in |
| Height | 1,415mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,930mm115in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,554mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 500L |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic | 387 hp 289 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 |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic | 6.4 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 |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic | 290 km/h 180 mph Unrestricted 280 km/h 174 mph Restricted |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 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 B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat SwitchtronicPowerTorque
- Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB12 (E38)5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic | 5,200 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
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