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It's not like Alpina's work needs any introduction but, even so, when the company is already out testing the yet-unreleased next generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring, which will serve as a base for its future B5 Biturbo, you know things are serious.
The G31 Bimmer will get quite a makeover and it's enough to look at the firepower of the current B5 Bi-Turbo to understand that. We'll remind you the massaged speed behemoth sees its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 being taken to 591 hp and 591 lb-ft of twist (who doesn't enjoy a nicely rounded output?).
And when you factor in the weight reduction and torsional stiffness increase brought by the platform of the future 5er, the level of badassery climbs through the roof, so don't let the station wagon form trick you.
Alpina has always delivered the kind of driving experience that mixes frightening speeds with toned-down sensations. In our book, the lack of driver involvement takes away some of the present model's shine, so here's to hoping the G30 (sedan)/ G31 (Touring) models will feel a bit sharper.
Returning to Alpina, the company is expected to unveil the 2017 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring at next year's Geneva Motor Show, so you have plenty of time to train the family dog for the hefty g-forces it will experience once installed inside the beast.
And when you factor in the weight reduction and torsional stiffness increase brought by the platform of the future 5er, the level of badassery climbs through the roof, so don't let the station wagon form trick you.
Alpina has always delivered the kind of driving experience that mixes frightening speeds with toned-down sensations. In our book, the lack of driver involvement takes away some of the present model's shine, so here's to hoping the G30 (sedan)/ G31 (Touring) models will feel a bit sharper.
We're probably looking at a more or less official record in the making here
Come to think of it, the car we see making its spyshot debut here might become the fastest G31 5 Series Touring out there. Such expectations are built on two main arguments. First of all, you should expect BMW to offer the M5 in station wagon form, while tuners are not exactly rushing to cover the estate niche. For one thing, G-Power hasn't even touched the current Touring.Returning to Alpina, the company is expected to unveil the 2017 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring at next year's Geneva Motor Show, so you have plenty of time to train the family dog for the hefty g-forces it will experience once installed inside the beast.
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