Alpina B6 (F12)

Alpina B6
Alpina B6 (F13)
Overview
ManufacturerAlpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Production2011–2019
AssemblyGermany: Buchloe
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive, Gran Coupé only)
Related
Powertrain
Engine4.4 L BMW N63 twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP70 automatic
Dimensions
Length
  • 5,007 mm (197.1 in) (F06)
  • 4,894 mm (192.7 in) (F12/F13)
Width1,894 mm (74.6 in)
Height1,365–1,392 mm (53.7–54.8 in)
Kerb weight
  • Coupé: 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) (dry)
    2,320 kg (5,115 lb) (max weight)
  • Convertible: 2,095 kg (4,619 lb) (dry)
    2,430 kg (5,357 lb) (max weight)
  • Saloon (Gran Coupé): 2,105 kg (4,641 lb) (dry)
    2,550 kg (5,622 lb) (max weight)
Chronology
PredecessorAlpina B6 (E63)
Alpina B6 Gran Coupe

The Alpina B6 (F12) is the third generation of the high performance grand tourer manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Alpina. Introduced at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the B6 was based on the BMW 6 Series and was available in coupé and convertible body styles, with the latter being introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[1] A third saloon bodystyle called the gran coupé was introduced in 2014. The Alpina B6 gran coupé was replaced by the Alpina B8 gran coupe (G16) in 2021. [2]

  1. ^ Pulman, Ben (12 September 2011). "BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible (2011) at the Frankfurt motor show". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  2. ^ Scherr, Elana (2021-10-14). "2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe Is a Crystal-Studded Cruiser". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-11-29.