The 2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is based on the BMW M8 Gran Coupe which is known for its performance. The BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The engine produces an impressive maximum power output of 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The performance is the biggest highlight of the car. It takes only 3.1 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph sprint and the quarter-mile run takes 11.2 seconds. It is marginally slower than the BMW M8 Competition which is also cheaper than the Alpina B8 Gran Coupe but the difference is hardly evident to the driver. The top speed of 201 miles per hour is also quite impressive for the class.
Models
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2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
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2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
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2023 Audi RS7
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2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
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MSRP
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$144,900
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$187,850
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$125,995
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$171,500
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Engine
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4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
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4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
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4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
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4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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Transmission
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8-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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9-speed automatic
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Power (horsepower)
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612 hp @ 6500 rpm
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620 hp @ 6000 rpm
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591 hp @ 6000 rpm
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630 hp @ 5500 rpm
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Torque
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590 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
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604 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm
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590 lb-ft @ 2050 rpm
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664 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
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0 to 60 MPH
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3.1 Seconds
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2.6 Seconds
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3 Seconds
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2.9 seconds
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Quarter Mile
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11.2 Seconds
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10.9 Seconds
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11.3 Seconds
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NA
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Top Speed
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201 MPH
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196 MPH
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155 MPH
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174 MPH
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The 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the quickest car in the competition taking only 2.6 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph. It is also the quickest car in the quarter-mile run taking only 10.9 seconds which is slightly quicker than its rivals. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S takes the second spot taking 2.9 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Audi RS7 comes next taking 3 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The BMW Alpina B8 takes 3.1 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph which is slower than both its rivals. But when you look at it in the real-world scenario, the difference is not that much in any of these cars.
2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe Ride and Handling
The 2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is quite a heavy car and that shows up when you get behind the wheel of the car. The first thing that you will notice is the lacking feedback from the steering wheel. The steering wheel does not communicate well with the driver and it does not live up to the expectations that you have from a driver’s car. The heavy weight of the car is also evident when you are making the turns. Something like the BMW M8 Gran Coupe comes out as a better-handling car.
The suspension setup of the BMW Alpina B8 is tuned towards comfort and you will feel that while driving the car on twisty roads. It does not feel stable around the corners and you will need to slow down on tight turns. When you are driving it on straight roads, it will feel more comfortable. But there is some movement at higher speeds when you encounter undulations on the road. The ride quality feels pretty comfortable otherwise. The passengers will not complain about the road undulations filtering through the cabin.
2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe Braking Performance
The 2023 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe is quite a fast car when you look at its acceleration figure. At the same time, it is also one of the heavier cars in the competition. When you combine both of these scenarios, you can not avoid a strong braking system for your car. The 2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe comes with a capable braking system that performs pretty well. The BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe comes with 15.6 inches brake rotors in the front and 15.5 inches brake rotors in the rear. It manages to come to a complete halt from 60 mph in just 94 feet which are quite impressive. The 70 to 0 braking distance is not available as of now.
Model
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2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
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2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
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2023 Audi RS7
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2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
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Brake Rotors (front) (in)
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15.6
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16.5
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16.5
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15.2
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Brake Rotors (rear) (in)
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15.5
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16.1
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14.6
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14.2
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4831
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4691
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4938
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4751
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60-0 (-ft)
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94
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NA
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101
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104
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All the cars in the competition are performance-oriented vehicles and come with quick acceleration figures. You do not have to compromise much on the braking performance in any of these cars either. The Audi RS7 is the heaviest car in the competition. It comes with 16.5-inch brake rotors in the front and 14.6-inch brake rotors in the rear. It manages to come to a complete stop from 60 mph in just 101 feet which is quite impressive. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S also comes with a capable braking system but the data for stopping distance is not available for the same.