27.06.2016 Alpina B12 5.7 - 57 Prototypes, 2,000 models

57 of the Alpina type B12 5.7 left between November 1992 to November 1996 the production of Alpina GmbH + Co. KG in Swabia Buchloe. Friends top class cars know the small volume manufacturers as specialized in the refinement of BMW operation who offered since 1965 developed from participating in motorsport out Tuningkits. First tuner, then assisted in the preparation of its conversions of BMW - BMW granted the full guarantee of the vehicles from the Ostallgäu - offers Alpina today fascinating coupes and sedans to. One of the highlights was the B12, was realized at the Otto Mobile fantastic model car 1:18 scale; present us in color Alpina Blue.

Model car Alpina B12 5.7 in check

There ibetter start into the week: Such a shapely car like the coupe of 8 Series is BMW long failed. Of course, the team of Burkhard Bovensiepen has then adopted the two-door and intervened in engine technology. The result is the B12 - first as a 5.0 with 257 kW / 350 hp. The prototype for our model car is the next version, christened the B12 5.7 and equipped with an optimized and enlarged displacement V12, which made its 5,646 cubic centimeters a power output of 306 kW / 416 hp and a maximum torque of 570 Newton meters (Nm) get. What about us directly passes the negative point of the model: doors and hoods remain close to the model resine plastic.

Thus, we see nothing of the impressive engine, because the hood can not be opened with the model of Otto Mobile. The limited edition of 2,000 copies car model makes up for it by a first-class finish in the processing. The appearance of the model corresponds exactly to the design of the model series E31. The Alpina cars typical golden décor from all sides and the brand's typical wheels in 20-spoke design are elaborated built to the highest. The interior gleams with a multitude great details. In short: A top note for this model, the display or your own desk is a small work of art that it is enriched. Can better start than with this B12 our week? No! You also have a good start to the week!