Alpina 5 Series Overview

1st Gen · 1978 – 1982 · 2 variants

The Alpina 5 Series 1st Gen was offered from 1978 – 1982 as a large-sedan. This generation spans 2 variants, with power ranging from 296 to 325 hp.

Alpina 5 Series B7 S Turbo

325 hp · 0-60 in 5.7s · 15.7 mpg

Alpina 5 Series B7 Turbo

296 hp · 0-60 in 6.3s · 15.7 mpg

large-sedan

Top Speed155 – 162 mph

0-60 mph5.7 – 6.3 s

Power296 – 325 hp

Economy16 mpg

Weight3,274 lbs

Timeline

Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs

Gasoline

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

B7 Turbo

$75,000 – $100,000

296

seats

15.7

mpg

B7 S Turbo

$125,000 – $175,000

325

seats

15.7

mpg