Subsequent to the introduction of the XB7 flagship SUV earlier this year, Alpina has started working on the B8 Gran Coupe, which will be based on the BMW M850i GC.
A pre-production car was spied testing on the road, with a bespoke front bumper partially wrapped in camouflage and the typical multi-spoke Alpina wheels.
Mind you, this was an early tester, so the back end is identical to the one of the four-door M850i, but it should get a new rear bumper and diffuser, different exhaust tips and special badging.
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Inside, the B8 Gran Coupe (name unconfirmed) will set itself apart from the standard 8-Series GC likely with a new steering wheel and upholstery upgrades.
Set to provide a great balance between comfort and sportiness, the model will boast a unique suspension set-up, as well as beefier brakes.
As for the firepower, it will use the M850i’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter gasoline V8, rather than the M8’s engine. It is unknown how much exactly it will pump out, but we can expect an output of around 600 horsepower, delivered to the tuned xDrive all-wheel drive system through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
By comparison, the V8 currently makes 523 HP (530 PS / 390 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque, rocketing the M850i GC from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.9 seconds and up to a restricted top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). The latest Alpina B5 that’s based on the 5-Series has a 4.4-liter Bi-Turbocharged V8 with 613 hp (457 kW / 621 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque allowing for 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).
The official unveiling date of the car has yet to be confirmed, but it is understood that Alpina will show it in the first half of next year, which would make it a 2021 model year. B8 versions of the 8-Series Coupe and Convertible should follow it.
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