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For Sale at Auction: 1997 BMW Alpina B12 in Essen,

Vehicle Description

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Essen event, 11 - 12 April 2019.
Estimate:
€30.000 - €40.000

  • Offered from the Youngtimer Collection
  • One of only 202 B12 5.7s built
  • A proper gentleman's hot rod, a 387 bhp V-12 with 560 nm of torque!


Truly a 7 Series on steroids, the Alpina B12 5.7 is one of the most interesting and exciting four-door saloons of the 1990s. At its heart was the M73 5.4-litre V-12 engine found in the E38-generation 7 Series. At Alina, this was enlarged to 5.7-litres and fitted with a new camshaft and valves, as well as larger pistons. Output was increased to a massive 387 bhp and 560 nm of torque. Stiffer springs and dampers were fitted along with upgraded brakes, as well as larger wheels and tires. Performance was exceptional, with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds leading to a top speed of over 280 km/h.

While this particular example's history is not known, it was purchased by its current owner from an owner in Poland in mid-2016. Finished in dark blue with gold Alpina pinstripes over a black leather interior, the Alpina details continue within the marque's typical blue and green seat inserts and stitching.

This rare B12 5.7 is ready to storm the Autobahn and leave lesser four-door sedans in its wake.




• Aus der Youngtimer Collection
• Einer von nur 202 jemals gebauten B12 5.7
• Ein echter Gentlemans Hot Rod mit 387 PS V12 und 560 Nm Drehmoment)!

Der Alpina B12 5.7 ist ein echter Power-7er, einer der interessantesten und aufregendsten Viert�rer der 90er Jahre. Unter der Haube findet sich die von Alpina auf 5.7 Liter vergr��erte Variante des M73 Zw�lfzylinders, die hier dank neuer Kurbelwelle und ge�nderten Ventilen sowie gr��eren Kolben 387 PS und 560 Nm Drehmoment liefert. Steifere Federn und D�mpfer sorgten ebenso wie verg��erte Bremsen und gr��ere R�der daf�r, dass dieser E38 die gr��ere Leistung auch sicher auf die Stra�e bringen konnte. Die Fahrleistungen waren au�ergew�hnlich, so ben�tigte die Limousine nur 6.4 Sekunden f�r den Sprint auf 100 km/h und erreichte eine H�chstgeschwindigkeit von 280 km/h.

Die genaue Historie dieses vom Einlieferer 2016 in Polen erstandenen Exemplars ist unbekannt. Ausgef�hrt in dunkelblauem Lack mit goldenen Alpina Zierstreifen und schwarzem Lederinterieur, verf�gt dieser B12 auch �ber die Alpina-typischen blaugr�nen Einlagen in den Sitzen.

Dieser seltene B12 5.7 l�sst auf der Autobahn andere Viert�rer l�ssig hinter sich.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es19.

Vehicle Details

  • 1997 BMW Alpina B12
  • Listing ID: CC-1199180
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Essen,
  • Year:1997
  • Make:BMW
  • Model:Alpina B12
  • Exterior Color:Blue
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:733441
  • VIN:WAPBC57L06RD30066
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