The Alpina Project

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CraigW

12,248 posts

288 months

Wednesday 28th October 2009
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how much power did the m5 touring of that era have? 286 ?

Vixpy1

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42,670 posts

270 months

Wednesday 28th October 2009
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CraigW said:
how much power did the m5 touring of that era have? 286 ?
340, However they did not have almost 400lb/ft torque evil

Edited by Vixpy1 on Wednesday 28th October 11:03

Ranger 6

7,166 posts

255 months

Wednesday 28th October 2009
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Shame, hehe was looking forward to getting involved on what looks like a stunning project - let me know when it's 'home' smile

S3_Graham

12,830 posts

205 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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seen this ???

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1363319.htm



Edited by S3_Graham on Thursday 26th November 15:00

very numb

27 posts

179 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Think the bi turbo is fastest production BMW with 170'ish mph top speed. All the others are limited to 155.

Very cool car and project. smokin

smack

9,741 posts

197 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Posting so I can keep an eye on this one smile

Vixpy1

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42,670 posts

270 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Project has been a bit delayed, but hopeing for some action in the next week or so.

Max M4X WW

4,852 posts

188 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Nice!

Surrey Rolling Road, Local too!

Those switches in the seats on the link are dodgy

Jag-D

19,633 posts

225 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Charlie...sometimes I really hate you and admire you at the same time hehe

Looking forward to seeing results smile

B Oeuf

39,731 posts

290 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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very numb said:
Think the bi turbo is fastest production BMW with 170'ish mph top speed. All the others are limited to 155.

Very cool car and project. smokin
180ish

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/alpina_b10_...

DaveL86

884 posts

183 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Vixpy1 said:
Project has been a bit delayed, but hopeing for some action in the next week or so.
Get us loads of piccies, we love build threads!

sniff diesel

13,112 posts

218 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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B Oeuf said:
very numb said:
Think the bi turbo is fastest production BMW with 170'ish mph top speed. All the others are limited to 155.

Very cool car and project. smokin
180ish

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/alpina_b10_...
The touring body is a bit heavier and less aerodynamic so that will lop a few mph off the top end. Still damn quick though.

Robatr0n

12,362 posts

222 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Looking good Charlie! Can't wait to see it finished.

Xenocide

4,286 posts

214 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Max M4X WW said:
Nice!

Surrey Rolling Road, Local too!

Those switches in the seats on the link are dodgy
Haha alright mate?!

I think you'll find Mr Vixpy here is the proprietor of said establishment..

(I think!)

Vixpy1

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42,670 posts

270 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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Xenocide said:
Max M4X WW said:
Nice!

Surrey Rolling Road, Local too!

Those switches in the seats on the link are dodgy
Haha alright mate?!

I think you'll find Mr Vixpy here is the proprietor of said establishment..

(I think!)
hehe Indeed

B Oeuf

39,731 posts

290 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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sniff diesel said:
B Oeuf said:
very numb said:
Think the bi turbo is fastest production BMW with 170'ish mph top speed. All the others are limited to 155.

Very cool car and project. smokin
180ish

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/alpina_b10_...
The touring body is a bit heavier and less aerodynamic so that will lop a few mph off the top end. Still damn quick though.
Are you sure about the aerodynamics? I remember a debate about this and they found estates had better aero then saloons......I feel a bit nerdy now

Diesel Meister

2,044 posts

207 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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I think you're right actually.

An egg-head with a propellor hehe

B Oeuf

39,731 posts

290 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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paperbag

Diesel Meister

2,044 posts

207 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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It's a compliment!

fluffnik

20,156 posts

233 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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very numb said:
Think the bi turbo is fastest production BMW with 170'ish mph top speed. All the others are limited to 155.
No ALPINA is limited. smile

A very cool project indeed.