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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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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It concerns a hot and sexy F80 BMW M3 with M Performance and the rare Mint Grey body wrap, which is put for both display and for sale at BMW`s another famous dealership in Century West, Los Angeles, Califonia.

In case you live nearby and love the F80 M3 then you have got the big chance of seeing it in flash and get to find out more about the car and the pricing tag. Speaking of prices, this exclusive model is priced from $114,455, which is almost double the price of the standard model.

For that money you get plenty of M Performance Parts at the exterior, as well as inside, adding as well the Competition Package, which raises the car`s power to a good 444 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.

As for the exterior, the main highlights refer to carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, exhaust tips, trunk-lid spoiler, wing mirrors, and M Performance exhaust system. The new aero package is complemented with the M4 GTS-inspired alloys.

The cabin also looks fresh with the stainless steel pedals, LED door projectors and other fine tweaks from the M Performance catalog. You can find out more about this astonishing project in the media gallery below! As for the car`s price, just browse the dealership`s website to find out more information!

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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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