Alpina's Spectacular 2023 B4 Grand Coupe

Brand New Take on BMW M4 Series





                                        Source:  Alpina

New Car That's Like the BMW M4 With More Power & Upgrades

Renowned German luxury automaker Alpina that has built a legacy on upgrading, rebuilding and hand assembling luxury BMWs, recently was acquired by BMW. Alpina vehicles are rarer than a Rolls Royce or Ferrari.  Now under BMW ownership, Alpina's latest offering, the Alpina 2023 B4 Grand Coupe makeover of the BMW M4 series, enhances the vehicle and infuses it with a lot more power and speed.  The 4-door sedan has a 3.00-liter inline-six engine and 8 speed automatic transmission that produces 495 hp, which is 22 hp more than the BMW M4.  It packs a whopping 538 ft. lbs. of torque which is significantly more than the M4 at 406 ft. lbs.  Alpina says the new B4 has "effortless power and exclusivity".

Really Fast

The vehicle has a top speed of 187 mph and can go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds.  And for a smoother ride at high speeds, Alpina has added front-axle anti-roll bars and a special suspension to adjust the springs and dampers.  There are also unique aerodynamic enhancements and a special Alpina exhaust system.  The cost is $102,000.  Customer deliveries will begin in Europe this summer.  No word on whether the vehicle will be available for purchase in the U.S., but Alpina does do considerable special-order business for US customers.  For a look at more stories like this, go to New Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's

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