Alpina B5 Touring reviewed by Autocar

Mark · 06-28-2011, 07:26 AM

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Aside from the touring bodystyle, the B5 Touring is otherwise unchanged from the Alpina B5 Sedan. Which is to say, its a V8 Twin Turbo monster pushing out 500HP and capable of speeds upward of 300 km/h or (190MPH) and 0-60 in 4.8seconds. Not bad for a vehicle which can do double duty as family hauler and grocery getter.

This vehicle also fills a unique niche, as there is no Touring version of the new M5, this will be the most powerful Touring available with a BMW badge at the moment.

Here is what Autocar had to say about the B5 Touring

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To understand the B5 Touring you need to put yourself in the mindset of someone who is a) extremely wealthy, b) likes driving fast, preferably down quiet, derestricted autobahns in order to avoid having to fly, and c) also wants a quantifiably comfortable car to drive. People who buy Alpinas are not people who can’t afford a factory M car. They are people who don’t want such a manic driving experience as that offered by an M machine, but who want the same kind of straight line performance.

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Yet for a specific type of customer, there is little else to touch a B5 Touring. We drove this car from Alpina’s factory in the middle of Bavaria back to the UK, which was the perfect environment in which to sample its mile eating capabilities. It’s hard to think of many other cars that would have felt so comfortable over the same journey, or as quick, and which could have swallowed so much kit while returning just over 25mpg.

[Source: Autocar.uk]

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Diver · 06-29-2011, 08:23 AM

Perfect for a quick trip to the market.

termigni · 06-29-2011, 08:40 AM

and US won't get it right?

Needsdecaf · 06-29-2011, 09:03 AM

I would give my left nut for this car.

Hell, I'd love just a standard F11 in the US. And yes, i would have put my money where my mouth was. I almost purchased about 3 E61's but the N54 debacle scared me as I plan on owning the car until about 100k to 120k.

juan2 3 · 06-29-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I would give my left nut for this car.

Hell, I'd love just a standard F11 in the US. And yes, i would have put my money where my mouth was. I almost purchased about 3 E61's but the N54 debacle scared me as I plan on owning the car until about 100k to 120k.

I just turned a 100k this week with my E61. Only one HPFP, that's it! Get 28-30mpg at 75mph on the freeway, love it. My wife's 135 has been equally as flawless, but only 20k so far. I guess I can chalk this up to good "Carma"

MyKmYk · 06-29-2011, 09:12 AM

I'd love one of these as well. This is one of the few cars where I think the touring is better looking than the sedan.

3s-a-charm · 06-29-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by juan2 3

I just turned a 100k this week with my E61. Only one HPFP, that's it! Get 28-30mpg at 75mph on the freeway, love it. My wife's 135 has been equally as flawless, but only 20k so far. I guess I can chalk this up to good "Carma"

My wife's E61 has had some issues but none of them HPFP related. Regardless, it's one of the best cars we have owned - extremely versatile all-year vehicle that doesn't drive like a truck. Very fun!

That Alpina is beautiful!

Booster · 06-29-2011, 09:42 AM

Hmmmmm... Front kinda looks like...

positiveions · 06-29-2011, 09:48 AM

don't like the front, like the back-that is all

Imola.ZHP · 06-29-2011, 11:18 AM

OMG! Back is SO hot!

Front needs blacked out grills or something, just looks a lil odd...

bavarian19 · 06-29-2011, 11:42 AM

JoLo · 06-29-2011, 11:53 AM

Ill take this over the m5. Something about having all that power in a station wagon is pretty awesome.

07Z4M4me · 06-29-2011, 12:08 PM

My E61 shall live on until BMW decides to import the F11, or it falls apart. Not before.

EdwinF10 · 06-29-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 07Z4M4me

My E61 shall live on until BMW decides to import the F11, or it falls apart. Not before.

Maybe a stupid question but isn't it possible to import the F11 yourself?

I mean, certain US cars that are not on sale in Europe, get imported here as well.

Davin · 06-29-2011, 12:37 PM

I would love to have a touring like this one day. Its so deceiving!!!

PostModernHero · 06-29-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Booster

Hmmmmm... Front kinda looks like...

Indeed. I loathe the trend towards gaping-mouth front ends lately. "What up with that??". Would definitely have to graft the M5 front end on that thing...

Gran Turismo · 06-29-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Booster

Hmmmmm... Front kinda looks like...

That's getting much less obvious with darker colors, see i.e.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showpost...8&postcount=68

Bamsha · 06-30-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by EdwinF10

Maybe a stupid question but isn't it possible to import the F11 yourself?

I mean, certain US cars that are not on sale in Europe, get imported here as well.

He could probably get 2 F10s in the USA for what it would cost to buy a european F11 and import it.

Dackelone · 06-30-2011, 04:59 AM

Here is a little Alpina F11 teaser...

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Needsdecaf · 06-30-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EdwinF10

Maybe a stupid question but isn't it possible to import the F11 yourself?

I mean, certain US cars that are not on sale in Europe, get imported here as well.

Absolutely! You just would be able to park it in you garage and never use it.

Seriously, no way to do this.

johnbmw6 · 06-30-2011, 09:53 AM

BUT what's the price????>

£75800 basic

Mental money as in the UK these cars lose money like an open drain.

Touring · 07-01-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MyKmYk

I'd love one of these as well. This is one of the few cars where I think the touring is better looking than the sedan.

Couldnt agree more

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MyKmYk BMW Individual Junkie. Drives: INDIV. E46/E90 M3, B7 S4vant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: D/FW Posts: 424 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW Individual ... [4.53]	I'd love one of these as well. This is one of the few cars where I think the touring is better looking than the sedan. __________________ *ATLANTIS* & *MORA* Last edited by MyKmYk; 06-29-2011 at 09:34 AM.

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Booster Pave The Rainforest Drives: Dog Hauler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 887 iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Hmmmmm... Front kinda looks like... __________________ 05 Legacy GT Wagon

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positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,848 iTrader: (1)	don't like the front, like the back-that is all __________________

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Needsdecaf Everything's Bigger in Texas! Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 899 iTrader: (0)	I would give my left nut for this car. Hell, I'd love just a standard F11 in the US. And yes, i would have put my money where my mouth was. I almost purchased about 3 E61's but the N54 debacle scared me as I plan on owning the car until about 100k to 120k.

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JoLo Second Lieutenant Drives: ///2011.5 ///E90 ///AW ///ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NNJ Posts: 226 iTrader: (0)	Ill take this over the m5. Something about having all that power in a station wagon is pretty awesome.

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07Z4M4me Private Drives: 07 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	My E61 shall live on until BMW decides to import the F11, or it falls apart. Not before.

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Davin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335xi - 92 MB 300E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (0)	I would love to have a touring like this one day. Its so deceiving!!!

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Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,046 iTrader: (0)	Here is a little Alpina F11 teaser...

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johnbmw6 Live for today tomorrow never comes Drives: 2014 LCI M5 coming October Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,105 iTrader: (0)	BUT what's the price????> £75800 basic Mental money as in the UK these cars lose money like an open drain. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2013 M5 LCI on Order for October.

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