2018 Alpina B5 Caught Training All Of Its 600 Horses At The ‘Ring

If the upcoming BMW M5 is a bit too common for you, but you still want that Bavarian flavor with your super sedan, then your only option will be this: the G30-based Alpina B5.

After bringing you the first spy shots of its wagon sibling, we now have spotted the regular B5 doing some high-speed testing on the Nurburging racetrack.

The new Alpina sedan will be reportedly powered by the twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 found in the latest B7, paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with the firm’s traditional Switchtronic shift buttons on the steering wheel.

Power is expected to remain at the same B7 levels, which translates into 600hp (608PS) and 590lb-ft (800Nm), figures that are nearly matching those expected by the upcoming BMW M5. Alpina is also developing the D5 model which is rumored to use a straight-six diesel with three turbos and a power output of at least 400hp.

The new Alpina B5 will feature the firm’s familiar visual traits, including a new front spoiler, a rear bumper, quad exhaust pipes and of course a set of the traditional multispoke alloys wheels.

Alpina is expected to reveal the new B5 and D5 right after BMW debuts the new M5, which will probably break cover during the second half of 2017.

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