World's Fastest Production Wagon Isn't Headed to North America
Alpina has announced that its B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is expected to be the world’s fastest production wagon.
Based on the BMW 5 Series wagon, the Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo was shown off at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and at the time, Alpina claimed it has a top speed of 202 mph, which would make it the world’s fastest production wagon. Unfortunately, the model will likely never head to the U.S., but the company recently announced it is now available in the U.K. with a starting price of £91,000 for the wagon, while the sedan is £89,000. Alpina also said that sets a new price point for entry to the 200-mph club, at least in the U.K.
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Powering the Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 608 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It’s a revised version of BMW’s engine with Alpina replacing the standard turbochargers with two specially developed, twin-scroll units located between the cylinder banks and operating in parallel. The powerplant is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, helping get all the power to all four wheels. Zero-to-60 is done in 3.3 seconds in the wagon, while the sedan does it in 3.4 seconds.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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