2015 BMW Alpina B7 specifications

2015 BMW Alpina B7 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3071 mm 120.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1621 mm 63.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1628 mm 64.1 inches
Length 5093 mm 200.5 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 2111 kg 4654 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N63B44O1 Alpina
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.4 litre
4395 cc
(268.199 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 88.3 mm
3.5 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
548 PS (540 bhp) (403 kW)
at 5200-6250 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
730 Nm (538 ft·lb) (74.4 kgm)
at 2800-5000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
91.6 kW/litre
124.6 ps/litre
122.9 bhp/litre
2.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
166.1 Nm/litre
2.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2087.2 kPa (302.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 549.38 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 2 BMW single scroll turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 312 km/h (194 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
259.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.26 PS/kg
190.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 kW/kg
255.8 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.26 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.24 kg/kW
8.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16/25/19 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km14.7/9.4/12.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre6.8/10.6/8.1 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG19.2/30.0/22.8 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG16.0/25.0/19.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8J x 18
Wheel size rear 8J x 18
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 374 mm
Rear brake diameter 370 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 2.81
general
Carfolio.com ID492976
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2015 BMW Alpina B7 added 2016-07-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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