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Alpina vs M … the battle of the performance super sedans

Many people ask… M versus Alpina.  BMW is releasing cars that seem to directly compete with each other.  Which would you rather have, an Alpina B6 versus a BMW M6?  Should you use BMW’s in-house performance division?  Or should you rely on an outside performance automaker to get your thrills in your four door super sedan?

The guys at MotorTrend paint a great picture explaining the difference between the two.

2016 New York International Auto Show

Kicking off the 100 year anniversary of the BMW Group, the BMW M760i xDrive and BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive will make their North American debuts at the 2016 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The BMW lineup will also feature the BMW M2, BMW X4 M40i, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1, BMW 330e, BMW i8 and others.

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2017 BMW M760i xDrive

The 2017 BMW M760i xDrive integrates the first 12-cylinder gasoline engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, resulting in a blend of performance, efficiency and comfort. Equipped with 600 HP and peak torque of 590 lb-ft, this luxury sedan accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 mph. The 2017 BMW M760i xDrive is available with the same advanced driving assistance technologies for acute stability and handling as the renowned BMW 7 Series model range. The BMW M760i xDrive will arrive in U.S. showrooms in early 2017 looking to take on the performance competition such as the Mercedes Benz S Class.

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2017 BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive

The 2017 BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive blends ultimate luxury and precision dynamics with the most advanced suspension and chassis technology with ALPINA calibration for those who want more refinement than the M Division offers. The new 4.4 liter 8-cylinder engine delivers an impressive output of 600 HP and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft, resulting in remarkable acceleration – from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds, 0.8 seconds faster than its predecessor. Built for cruising at maximum comfort, the BMW ALPINA B7’s high-performance drive-train is complemented by its aerodynamic elements and sporty yet elegant interior design. The BMW ALPINA B7 arrives in U.S. showrooms in September 2016.

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The 2016 BMW M2

The 2016 BMW M2 designed after the lines of the 1 Series M Coupe which only sold 740 units in the US takes on all kinds. A newly developed M TwinPower Turbo technology 3-liter, 6-cylinder engine produces 365 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque in over-boost, catapulting the high performance vehicle from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The BMW M2 sets the pace in its segment when it comes to agility, driving feeling, directional stability, steering precision and controllability. The 2016 BMW M2 will be available in U.S. showrooms in April 2016.

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The BMW X4 M40i

The BMW X4 M40i, the claimed Porsche Macan beater, guarantees the free-revving thrill! With 355 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque, the newly developed M Performance inline 6-cylinder engine made its world debut in this Sports Activity Coupe. Reaching an electronically limited top speed of 150 mph, the BMW X4 M40i delivers best-in-class acceleration, reaching 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.

 

 

2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe Gets More Power

The new 2016 model year BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe gains subtle BMW enhancements and benefits in particular from the results of continuous development by ALPINA. The four-door Gran Coupe, already widely recognized for aesthetic beauty and impressive driving performance, raises the benchmark with exciting new details. The new BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will become available to order starting in March 2015, with US deliveries slated to begin at BMW Centers in June.

The 4.4 liter V8 Bi-Turbo V-8 engine – known amongst aficionados as the embodiment of power, torque and refinement – now delivers an astonishing 600 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 590 lb-ft at only 3,500 rpm. The increase in output of 60 hp over the 2015 model has been achieved through extensive rework of the air intake ducting and air filter housing, with enhancements to the fuel supply system. Coupling the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system with an ALPINA-developed performance calibration means the new B6 xDrive Gran Coupe delivers heroic straight-line performance. With a 0 – 60 mph acceleration time of only 3.6 seconds, it is the fastest-accelerating BMW ALPINA model ever developed. The new B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is capable of a maximum speed of 200 mph.

The standard equipment level has been extended to include attractive features such as Full LED Adaptive Headlights with High Beam Assistant, and a discrete new B6 model designation in the B-pillar in high-gloss Shadow Line.

The BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is available as a special-order vehicle with capacity-limited production underscoring its exclusivity.

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ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupé LCI

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