AlpinaThe Alpina 5 Series 2nd Gen was offered from 1981 – 1987 as a large-sedan. This generation spans 5 variants, with power ranging from 241 to 316 hp.
Performance Pick
Alpina 5 Series B7 Turbo (Cat)
316 hp · 0-60 in 6s · 18.8 mpg
Practicality Pick
Alpina 5 Series B10 3.5
257 hp · 0-60 in 6.2s · 20.8 mpg
large-sedan
Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed143 – 165 mph
0-60 mph5.7 – 6.6 s
Power241 – 316 hp
Economy16 – 21 mpg
Weight2,976 – 3,109 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
Variants (5)
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1981–1983
5 Series
B9 3.5
$50,000 – $70,000
241
hp
5
seats
17.4
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1983–1985
5 Series
B9 3.5
$50,000 – $70,000
241
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1983–1987
5 Series
B7 Turbo
$60,000 – $85,000
296
hp
5
seats
16.2
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1985–1987
5 Series
B10 3.5
$60,000 – $85,000
257
hp
5
seats
20.8
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1986–1987
5 Series
B7 Turbo (Cat)
$100,000 – $130,000
316
hp
5
seats
18.8
mpg