The BMW Alpina D5 S has had its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt motor Show, a automobile which Alpina is calling one of the fastest diesel production automobiles in the world.
Based on the most recent BMW 5 series saloon, the D5 S comes fitted with a 322bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder biturbo diesel engine that develops 700Nm of torque. A four-wheel drive system based on BMW’s xDrive system has been fitted as conventional for the first time, which allows the saloon to hit 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and 170mph flat out, Alpina claims.
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An eight-speed automatic gearbox, which has been specifically adapted for the D5 S, is the only transmission option. Alpina sport suspension with electronically adjustable dampers has also been fitted, while an optional sport plus package adds rear-wheel steering.
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A high-performance, four-piston braking system hides behind 20-inch forged alloy wheels. To keep weight down the wheels also feature visible wheel bolts and do without centre hub covers.
To mark the D5 S out over any other 5 Series, four chrome-tipped exhaust pipes protrude from the redesigned rear bumper, while a deeper front bumper and bold Alpina badging feature at the front.
As conventional every D5 S comes with two-zone climate control, vehicle parking sensors, BMW navigation, electrically adjustable front seats and a digital instrument panel in place of conventional dials.
A Touring estate version of the D5 S is available in mainland Europe but not in the UK. Left-hand drive models also feature a much more powerful version of the 3.0-litre biturbo diesel engine, which develops 385bhp and 800Nm of torque.
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