Specifications: Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 (500 Hp) Switch-Tronic 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 (500 Hp) Switch-Tronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Alpina
Model B5
Generation B5 (E60)
Modification (Engine) 4.4 V8 (500 Hp) Switch-Tronic
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2008 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 18.6 l/100 km
12.65 US mpg
15.19 UK mpg
5.38 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.7 l/100 km
27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 12.3 l/100 km
19.12 US mpg
22.97 UK mpg
8.13 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 314 km/h
195.11 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 3.4 kg/Hp, 290.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.5 kg/Nm, 407 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 500 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 113.7 Hp/l
Torque 700 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
516.29 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code H1
Engine displacement 4398 cm3
268.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 82.7 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg
4982.45 lbs.
Max load 540 kg
1190.5 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 520 l
18.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4841 mm
190.59 in.
Width 1846 mm
72.68 in.
Height 1468 mm
57.8 in.
Wheelbase 2888 mm
113.7 in.
Front track 1566 mm
61.65 in.
Rear (Back) track 1574 mm
61.97 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/35 R20
Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R20

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