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Alpina B12 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1990–1996) — Second Generation

The second-generation Alpina B12 Coupe is a rear-wheel-drive grand tourer built around a large gasoline engine. Use this page to understand how that drivetrain was offered in Coupe form.

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Alpina B12 Engines and Transmissions

The Alpina B12 engine in this Coupe generation is a large gasoline unit sending power to the rear wheels. Selected examples include the 5.0 AT automatic, the 5.7 DSG robotic gearbox, and the 5.7 MT if you want a manual. Those transmissions change how the powertrain feels day to day.

Coupe — Alpina B12 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Alpina B12 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
5.0 ATGasoline4988 cm³350 hp257 kW470 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.7 DSGGasoline5646 cm³416 hp305 kW570 N⋅mRoboticRWD
5.7 MTGasoline5646 cm³416 hp306 kW570 N⋅mManualRWD

Alpina B12 Dimensions

Coupe — Alpina B12 Dimensions

Coupe Alpina B12 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
5.0 AT4780 mm1855 mm1330 mm2684 mm1790 kg2260 kg
5.7 DSG4780 mm1855 mm1330 mm2684 mm1865 kg2300 kg
5.7 MT4780 mm1855 mm1330 mm2684 mm1865 kg2300 kg

Alpina B12 Cargo Space

Coupe — Alpina B12 Cargo Space

Coupe Alpina B12 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
5.0 AT320 l
5.7 DSG320 l
5.7 MT320 l