This 1983 Alpina B9 is a Rare Alternative to the BMW M5 - BoldRide.com
Alpina, the BMW tuner, came into existence after typewriter manufacturer and industrialist Burkard Bovensiepen began installing a revised intake and dual Weber downdraft carburetors to the BMW 1500 in 1962, unlocking substantially more power and... In the years that followed, the BMW-Alpina relationship grew strong through motorsport and soon bore more scintillating cars like the 1600-2 Alpina, the 300-horsepower B7 Turbo, and this B9 5-series. To turn the early E28 5-series into an edgier animal, Alpina swapped the 528i’s 2. 8-liter six in favor of a modified version of the firm’s 3. 5-liter mill, which featured a revised cylinder head, higher-compression pistons, new aggressive... Heady stuff for the early 1980s. RELATED: Take a Look at the Original 1985 BMW M5 Sports Sedan. As with many Alpinas, the B9’s interior received an injection of high luxury, and came fitted with bespoke upholstery, Recaro seats, special gauges, a new gear knob, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. We’ll pose the question, which would you buy—a vintage B9 or a BMW M5. RELATED: This BMW GT3 Brought Alpina Racing. Source: news.boldride.com
