The E28 BMW 5-Series was the first generation of the sports sedan that saw a proper M version. However, for those looking for something a little more unique, the Alpina B9 offers slightly less outright performance, but much more luxury and style. These cars are hard to come by, yet now, one is up for sale.
This particular 1983 Alpina B9 is listed for sale on 4 Star Classics and it has quite the interesting history. The car began its life in Germany, where it resided for two years before moving to Japan. It stayed there for the next 32 years, until it was finally acquired by the selling dealer back in 2017. On top of all that, it is one of just 577 B9s ever built.
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The exterior is finished in a stately dark blue paint, which is adorned with gold Alpina decals running down the length of the car. Visual upgrades over the standard 5-Series include front and rear spoilers as well as 16-inch Alpina wheels. Out back, the trunk prominently features B9 3.5 badging, and the overall condition of the exterior seems nearly perfect.
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Moving on to the interior, one of its standout features are the sport seats, which are upholstered in the original brown Alpina velour with blue and green stripes. It also comes with an Alpina gauge cluster, a leather-bound Momo steering wheel, a wooden Alpina gear knob, and a numbered plaque on the center console to remind you of this car’s rarity. There are also heat-insulated glass, power mirrors and windows, as well as a power sunroof.
Under the hood lies a 3.5-liter inline-six. This engine was an Alpina-tuned version of BMW‘s M30 that featured a new cylinder head, camshaft, pistons, and a modified Bosch Motronic ECU. That allowed it to produce a healthy 241 hp (245 PS / 180 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque, which was impressive by 1980s standards, and still respectable even today.
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