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I've been looking to upgrade my E60 M5 and where my kids are now growing up and can drive I don't need the extra space in my car, the GT3 has always been an option as well as the 911 Turbo but if I'm sticking with a saloon car then what about the Alpina B5? It's got almost the same engine 4.4l V8 twin turbo and produces 540BHP but it produces 50NM more torque at 730NM it's got the same 0-62 time of 4.3 seconds. I was shocked to see how close the Alpina came to the M5 and the fact it's more exclusive does tempt me, I must say it doesn't look as nice as the M5 but the performance Wanted to know your thoughts on if it would be a serious contender with the M5? Thanks |
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The only issue I have with Alpinas is that I find them to be pretty ugly looking. I hate the front bumper design, the wheels, and the steering wheel on the Alpina.
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When I say mainstream I mean that you're more likely to see an M5 than a B5. If I am being honest I don't like the front or wheel of Alpinas but I don't mind the steering wheel. I think a GT3 or a Turbo
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regardless of performance comparisons, why would you bother with the alpina when it doesnt look half as good as the m5?, hell the m5 doesnt even look all that great.
if you want the best performance the 911 turbo will destroy just about everything out there. literally. if you want the overall best car out of the ones you mentioned, and room is not a factor, the 991 gt3, hands down. |
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