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Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic (387 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic (387 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Alpina B12 (E38) 5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic (387 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Alpina
Model

B12
Generation

B12 (E38)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 i V12 E-Kat Switchtronic (387 Hp)

Power

387 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

560 Nm @ 4100 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

280 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
387 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
68.5 Hp/l
Torque
560 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Engine displacement
5646 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2035 kg

Max weight (kg)

2495 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

95 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4984 mm

Width (mm)

1862 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2930 mm

Front track (mm)

1552 mm

Rear track (mm)

1554 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

245/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR20

Rear tires size

245/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR20

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