Alpina is BMW`s special and most prestigious tuning division that builds hardcore versions from BMW, and each time the German carmaker creates a one-off M model for instance, Alpina “counterattacks” with a tuned variant.

In this case, the BMW M5 wasn’t enough and Alpina fought back with the all-new B5 Bi-Turbo, which now quietly rests in Abu Dhabi, wearing a special paintjob and coming with awesome characteristics.

This is indeed a special Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo, extremely fast and capable of incredible acceleration that would definitely leave behind a stock M5, if fitted with the optional M Driver`s Package.

Besides the exclusive blue paintjob, this Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is also wearing the tuner`s decals along the belt line, which makes it extremely aggressive and one of a kind.

Also, at the interior, the B5 abounds in brown leather with white contrast stitching, adding as well wood trim on the door panels and dashboard. More than that, there is also the black leather on the upper dash with brown contrast stitching, which increases the interior`s luxurious feel.

Underneath its skin, the all-new Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is a monster on wheels. It packs no less than 600 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, quite noticeable than the M5`s 750 Nm of torque. This also means a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, making it a tad slower than the M5, with just 0,1 seconds.

However, if you decide to unlock the car`s top speed, you could get 305 km/h and a better sprint. On the other hand, the optional M Driver`s Package provides a topping of 330 km/h, with a more impressive sprint from standstill to 100 km/h.

You can find out more about the new Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo displayed in Abu Dhabi in the media gallery below!

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For this particular model situated at BMW Abu Dhabi, the first thing you notice is the added visual elements. Apart from the nice shade of white used for the paintjob, a series of element have been changed starting with the front splitter, continuing with the side skirts, trunk spoiler, new rims, blue calipers and finishing with the addition of Alpina’s decals. All these elements give the vehicle a sportier look when compared with the stock BMW M4. The added modifications do not interfere with the vehicle’s personality. They only help bring out the already existing particularities of the vehicle’s design.

Vehicle performance has been slightly increased. The Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo now outputs 434HP, which is about 9HP more than in the case of the stock BMW M4. Regardless of the model you chose, the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo or the BMW M4, performance will definitely not be an issue. There is enough power in both of these vehicles to satisfy any speed freak out there willing to push his car to the maximum. The addition of a sport suspension helps the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo perform better. The vehicle looks and performs great.

The interior of the car has also been change in order to fit with the rest of the modifications. The leather interior has been paired with carbon fiber in order to give the exact impression the outside offers, the impression of a car that combines luxury with performance. The original M4 balance is definitely present in the case of the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo, as well. The folks over at Alpina have done a great job adding their own touch to the already fascinating BMW M4, without necessarily changing its core features.

The Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo is definitely a vehicle that most BMW fans would love to at least drive once in their life. The mix it offers brings the best of both worlds. It is luxurious while making no compromise in the performance area as well. The Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo is a vehicle that has been improved in order to satisfy even the most demanding customers. This particular project build is definitely a success for the folks over at Alpina.

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From the E31 8-Series, Alpina also considered that it was useful and benefic for its customers to come up with a more powerful and high-end model. And that was the B12 5.7 Coupe, a hell-of-a-car, with extremely advanced aerodynamics and sheer power under the hood.

One such rare model, the B12 5.7 Coupe – one of the 57 examples ever built between 1992 and 1996, is up for grabs in Munich, Germany, at Classic Driver, the owner asking no less than €400,000.

Even if it is a rare Alpina with staggering looks and low mileage, a lot of people have asked themselves if it is worth the huge price tag. From where I stand, this iconic model definitely deserves more, given the pristine condition it is coming with. And a real BMW connoisseur would agree with me one hundred percent.

This wonderful Alpina B12 5.7 Coupe looks perfect with the Alpina Blue paintjob at the exterior, also a rare thing at the time, fitted with massive 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, carbon fiber hood, new air-outlets and NACA duct mounted in the middle.

The model hasn’t been driven too much, as it also comes with just 8,991 km on the clock. The interior is also looking smashing while the engine is perfectly running.

Speaking of engine, this exquisite lad here comes with a massive 5.7-liter V12 engine, with a staggering 410 horsepower, enabling a top speed of 300 km/h. It also came with a manual six-speed gearbox transmission, and not the standard Shift-Tronic semi-automatic option.

The media gallery below gives you a closer look at this gorgeous Alpina B12 5.7 Coupe up for grabs in Munich. Enjoy the ride and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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At BMW Abu Dhabi Motors we can find the most exquisite models, with rare body colours that cannot be found on the stock variants. Some of them are taken from BMW Individual catalogue, others are seen on vintage models that are long-forgotten.

The below Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo arriving at BMW`s most prestigious dealership in Abu Dhabi is also standing out from the crowd with BMW Individual`s Rallye Green at the exterior, plus some other styling elements that set Alpina division apart from the rest of BMW`s models.

So, besides the colour wrap, everything else seems to be genuinely Alpina, starting with the stand out front bumper and continuing with the boot lid spoiler, quad tailpipes and the tuner`s own multi-spoke alloy wheels with a set of blue calipers.

As for the interior, we can depict the same black theme with contrasting stitching in Rallye Green hue, thus complementing the car`s exterior colour. Other features inside that makes it quite eye-catching refer to blue dials for the instrument cluster, contrast green stitching to the steering wheel, additional display on the left mid-air vent, as well as a plaque strapped to the lower side of the central console.

Just like most of the custom-build BMW or Alpina models arriving at Abu Dhabi Motors or being built locally in the Middle-Eastern city, this one seen here doesn’t come with any modifications in the engine department.

This means that the Rallye Green Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo packs the same 3.0-liter straight-six turbo engine, churning out 434 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque. Compared with a stock BMW M3 or M4, the Alpina B4 S comes with an additional of 9 horsepower and 56 Nm of torque, enabling a 100 km/h sprint in a mind-blowing 3.9 seconds.

The media gallery below speaks for itself. Enjoy and do share your thoughts with us!

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Unfortunately, the bidding ended at just $58,999 for the moment, so we have pretty much chances of seeing it again online.

We are looking here at a rare and exquisite models which deserves at least $70,000. It is one of the 30 models to be created, this also being one of four limited models to arrive on the model with a five-speed manual transmission. The rest of the 26 were hooked to an automatic gearbox.

As we can depict from the media gallery, this is a pristine edition with just 60,724 miles on board and two owners since it was first launched back in the 1970s.

In terms of visuals, the 1987 Alpina B7 Turbo3 is based on the E28 BMW 5-Series, and comes with a series of enhancement, like new alloy wheels, bespoke steering wheels and shift knob, bucket seats with special Alpina fabric, boost and temp gauges and so on.

In the engine department, the model comes with an impressive 300 horsepower, thanks to new mechanical improvements under the hood.

In case you love the model and want to find out more about it, then take a look at the media gallery below. You can also find it list it on eBay, with full details. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

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And BMW`s 2016 BMW 7-Series has determined Alpina to create its own interpretation of the model, and it did happen in the shape of the B7 Bi-Turbo version. Recently, such an astonishing model has been put for a display at BMW`s most demanding dealership in the world, which is located in Abu Dhabi.

The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has joined thus other tens of high-end and specially-built BMWs, MINIs or Rolls-Royces for different exclusive customers or just to be added to the dealer`s collection.

The one seen below can be admired in the impressive media gallery, wearing the outstanding Chestnut Bronze exterior wrap and fully tweaked with the M Performance Parts. Inside, the cabin comes with the same M parts, which makes it extremely high-end and luxurious – special wood trim on the dash, doors, center console and more.

Underneath, the model brags with a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine, developing a staggering 608 horsepower, available between 5,750 rpm and 6,250 rpm, and a massive 800 horsepower, available at 3,000 rpm.

This also means that the model is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.6 seconds, at a top speed of 311 km/h. So we have got a complete car, with both luxury cabin, exquisite exterior and impressive performance, all-in-one. The model can be also admired in the amazing media gallery below.

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We are dealing here with three rare sights nowadays, the 1986 E30 Alpina B6, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo II and the 1989 Nissan Skyline R32, which will be available for sale next January, at RM Sothebys Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. So, in case you live nearby, then you may want to have a look at all three of them, before deciding which you would take home – and that, if you like one of them.

Back in the good-old days, the 1986 E30 Alpina B6 was a state-of-the-art German piece of engineering, coming with an extremely evolutionary design and sheer performance under the hood. We are looking here at one-off gold stripes which would turn a lot of attention while cruising the streets, along with outstanding wheels, providing the model with an aggressive look.

On the engine counterpart, the E30 B6 was fitted with a 2.7-liter I6 engine with plethora of fine mechanics – new camshaft and ignition, and Mahle pistons – all of which will help develop an exceptional 210 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

On the other hand, its toughest competitor, the brave 190 EVO II Merc was also the star of the show at the beginning of the 1990s, the model being considered a true luxurious sedan fit for royals, with sporty features.

The car was a real mind-blower under the hood, packing a 2.5-liter engine with Cosworth flat-four engine, enough to develop 250 km/h. Hooked to a five-speed manual, it surely delivered an impressive sprint at that time.

Last but not least, the 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 was an incredible Japanese car that posed serious threat to the German cars, and that because of the technology it encompassed at that time. Coming with a rather unusual design for some, it was by far the best looking Japanese car, a real wonder for the European public.

Not to mention the powertrain – a 2.5-liter turbo six-cylinder engine with 276 horsepower, paired to a dive-speed manual gearbox which sent the power to all axles, a rare thing for those times.

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And for the 6-Series Gran Coupe, the message is pretty clear: the one-off ALpina B6 Gran Coupe, an amazing vehicle with exquisite driving capabilities and potent powertrain.

Recently, the one-off model was sent to TAG Motorsports for some nice wheels to make the body styling more standout. No mods were added to the exterior, the tuner considering that the stock design is already impressive.

And what better wheels are fit for this gorgeous Alpina B6 Gran Coupe than the ones from ADV.1 Wheels tuner.

It is all about the ADV10 MV.2 SL alloy wheels, measuring 2×19.5 and 21×10 front and rear, finished in Brushed Aluminum. They are also wrap in Pirelli P Zero tires, sized 245/30/20 up front and 285/30/20 at the rear.

No mods were carried out under the hood, the model still packing the stock 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine with an all-wheel drive, developing a staggering 540 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque. The hardcore B6 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, at a topping of 324 km/h.

Despite the sheer power and performance, the BMW B6 Gran Coupe comes with proper fuel consumption, burning out 10.4L for every 100 km. The CO2 emissions also stand at 242 g/km.

Below you can admire a splendid media gallery with the model, courtesy of TAG Motorsports. Have fun and don’t forget to right us!

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The exterior thus does not show much change being kept as original as possible with just upgraded LED headlights, redesigned kidney grilles and a brand new hood that fits quite perfectly with the “classy as possible” design.

The B6 xDrive Gran Coupe retains its old aero kit and 20” alloy rims beautifully wrapped in high performance low profile tires, slightly wider in the back compared to the front. Other upgrades include trims and badging, none of which would matter were it not for the biggest of these upgrades; the engine.

The engine of the B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is a 4.4L double turbo V8 engine brought from a mere 540hp to an outstanding 600hp. This exceeds the previous limit set at 560hp set by the M6 Gran Coupe making it faster by 0.5 seconds compared to the M6.

The new B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is set to make its grand debut in March 2015 with orders being set over the ocean in late May, early June.

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And while they do not offer the fastest builds, nor the best visual upgrades, what they offer is high quality cars.

Abu Dhabi’s BMW dealership has already established itself as the most luxurious one in the world, and it has done so in a very short time. Now, it seems, they managed to get their hands on an Alpina B6 Gran Coupe, which is one of the best Alpina builds out there.

This is so for a few reasons. First off, the B6 Gran Coupe is the only Alpina that is faster that the base model’s M Division variant. The B6 Gran Coupe is also the fastest car in Alpina’s arsenal so far, with its 4.4 liter twin turbo V8 outputting some 540 Hp and 730 Nm of torque. Also being equipped with BMW’s xDrive system, the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe is a real monster on the road. And just to make things more interesting, this particular unit also has a vented hood from another renowned BMW tuner, namely Manhart. I just can’t wait to see what will Abu Dhabi get next.

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