Class: AA Serial #: 39 Downloads: 3903 Version: 3.0 Size: 1.8 MB Rating: 10 Special Features: 3D Wheels Vidwall | Damage | Interior Screenshots: For some people, the "Ultimate Driving Machine" is not quite enough. The Alpina B10 V8 was designed for those individuals who feel that the standard BMW 540i is just too tame. Alpina starts by massaging the factory 4.4-liter V8 to 4.6 liters and installing a new crankshaft, higher-compression Mahle pistons, and reprogramming the Motronic engine management system. The result is 347 horsepower that peaks 1900 RPM earlier, and staggering performance that comes at a relative bargain compared to an M5. With Alpina's famous Switch-Tronic 5-speed automatic transmission, this stately sedan rockets to 60 MPH in only 5.4 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in only 13.6 seconds at 105 MPH. Upgraded brakes and suspension components ensure that the B10 V8 also decelerates from its 174 MPH top speed with confidence and composure. 28 reviews have been posted for this car. more Reviewed by alpina46 on 2005-12-22 12:18:25 Rating: 10 Reviewed by on 2005-11-15 18:55:05 Rating: 10 Reviewed by on 2005-10-18 13:50:41 Rating: 10 Reviewed by TOM KERLEY on 2005-07-22 18:30:47 Rating: 10 This car is an art of work, thank you Alpina. It has taken me 12 months to find my B10 ( Full Spec, Manufacturers Extended Waranty, which is essential),It was designed to be Red Lined at every gear change and to be raced at any given opportunity,I dissagree with Robs comments (10/10/2003)on the rear tyres being to large, due to( Rubbing ),when fully loaded,This I believe will be a suspension fault on his vehicl, which will be covered by the warranty ( if the vehicle has one ), I have approx 90 stone of body weight every week end doing 150mph (max 170mph +) thats 4 fat blokes, up & down the M6 and never had any tyre rubbing. Reviewed by Nads on 2005-06-18 09:55:14 Rating: 9 If a car was to have been made for me it was the B10 V8, trully stunning car for the power to weight... mine is completely custom and has MUCH carbon!! B10 TOP Reviewed by on 2005-05-10 12:33:09 Rating: 10 Reviewed by paul on 2004-12-30 18:36:56 Rating: 10 really really really good car.. just sold mine but now have m3 csl :):):) Reviewed by Nile Awan on 2004-04-08 16:45:49 Rating: 10 I am a baby who loves a Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V Spec II!! Reviewed by on 2004-02-15 15:16:25 Rating: 10 Reviewed by Abdul on 2004-01-04 18:54:52 Rating: 10 this car is FANTASTIC Reviewed by Rob on 2003-10-10 09:30:10 Rating: 9 For: Fantastic balance of comfort and performance. Truly awesome performance with a ride that defies the handling abilities. Its easier to live with that an M5 with auto and supple ride. By far the best saloon car I've ever owned. Against: E39 Styling is a bit weak. Heavy on tyres and rear tyres slightly too large. (They rub which can cause excess wear when fully loaded.) Reviewed by TOM KERLEY on 2003-08-20 08:55:56 Rating: 10 i currently drive a 540i and would love to get my hands on a V8 B10 Alpina,can you advise me where i could find one my price range is £10,000- £15,000, (cheap i know) many thanks, Tom. Reviewed by on 2003-07-20 09:13:02 Rating: 10 Reviewed by Jamal Awan on 2003-04-23 08:44:37 Rating: 10 I love the car!!! P.S I have a rover 620i if you are intrested to buy it e-mail me at jamalawan@hotmail.com London Reviewed by Jamal Awan on 2003-04-23 08:39:58 Rating: 10 This truly is one of the most superb cars that i have ever seen!!!!!!!! LOVELY!!!!!!!! Reviewed by Me on 2003-02-09 23:18:54 Rating: 10 It's just the way I want it, the best Alpína I've ever seen. Great work. Reviewed by Tolga on 2003-01-24 11:22:38 Rating: 10 Many THANKS from Türkiye. Not only ALPÝNA also other BMWs made me crazy. It's very good to drive what you love. Now we are waiting for 3-series. Thanks Reviewed by on 2002-12-04 15:59:53 Rating: 10 Reviewed by bmwlover on 2002-11-30 03:03:22 Rating: 9 EXCELLENT!!! Reviewed by on 2002-11-30 03:01:38 Rating: 9 more