Vehicle Description
-A Rare and Exclusive BMW. Production #221
-Never Sold New in North America
-Can Be Imported to the U.S.A under 25 Year Old Exemption
-Imported from Germany to Canada in 2013
-Alpina Specific Cast and Engineered 4.6L V8 Engine, 340hp
-ZF 5 Speed Automatic Gearbox with Paddle Shift
-Alpina Specific: Alpina Blue Paint
-Original Paint, No Accidents, No stories
Melanson Motors is proud to offer this 1997 BMW Alpina B10 V8 with
176,300 kilometers (109,600 miles). This left hand drive B10 has
great history and has been registered in Germany and Ontario. This
special car was engineered by Alpina, a company which in
partnership with BMW, builds high performance versions of BMW cars.
This particular B10 V8 model was never offered in North America, so
obtaining one means importing from Europe. This BMW was imported to
Ontario Canada in 2013, where it has remained with 2 careful owners
for the last 11 years. Offered now from a prestigious BMW
collection with factory manuals, a build sheet, import documents,
and service records. The body and paint are very straight and show
very few flaws. This BMW retains all of its original paint (A paint
depth gauge report can be seen in the photos). It has gold Alpina
graphics with shadowline trim. Factory 18" Alpina wheels are
fitted, and the car has been upgraded with H&R coilovers. The
interior is in great shape. The seats are black Montana leather
with matching door panels. The dash and center console are trimmed
in wood grain. Alpina striped floor mats, Alpina door sills, and an
Alpina #221 production plaque can be found inside. This B10 also
has a period BMW car phone. The original Alpina badged steering
wheel is trimmed in alcantara. The dash cluster is Alpina branded
and features a 330 km/h speedometer. The engine in this car is very
special. The standard 5-series had a 4.4L engine but Alpina wanted
more power and displacement. Since BMW engines had Nicasil coated
bores, Alpina couldn't simply overbore the engines to 4.6L
displacement. To solve this problem, BMW specially cast a whole new
block at 4.6L displacement for these cars. Alpina then added their
own crankshaft, a more aggressive camshaft, hand-fettled ports,
high compression Mahle pistons, and a reprogrammed Motronic system.
The result was an impressive 340 horsepower that sounds amazing!
The transmission is a ZF 5-speed automatic with steering wheel
mounted switch-tronic system. Underneath, this BMW B10 V8 is very
tidy and rust free. This BMW starts, drives, and shifts well. It is
comfortable and can be driven anywhere. This is an excellent
opportunity to own an exclusive, collectible BMW that is very fun
to drive. For more information, call the owner, Warren at
519-801-6431. Trades Considered!
Located in Ontario, Canada, Melanson Motors Inc. frequently sells
vehicles to the U.S.A. We are experienced in assisting buyers
import to almost all states and can help arrange enclosed
transportation.
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The above vehicle information is complete and accurate to the best
of our knowledge. All advertised information is believed to be
correct but cannot be guaranteed. We assume no liability for errors
or omissions.