ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
Itâs easy to understand why BMW refrained from doing an M4 Gran Coupe. The swoopy 3 Series liftback is already a niche model, so launching a higher-priced, lower-volume version just didnât make sense. Itâs especially true since now thereâs an M3 Touring for those seeking extra practicality. But thereâs another reason why an M4 GC doesnât exist â itâs this car. Yes, the ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe.
Equipped with the same S58 engine as the M3 and M4 models, the B4 stars in a video where itâs pushed hard on the Autobahn. Donât worry, the top speed run was conducted on an unrestricted section of the German highway. Weâre dealing with the less powerful version rather than the beefier B4 GT introduced earlier this year. Still, 488 hp and 730 Nm (538 lb-ft) are healthy numbers for this not-quite M car. In fact, the car has more torque than the mechanically related M models.
The onboard video shows the B4 is plenty fast. It even exceeded the claimed maximum speed of 187 mph 301 km/h. Flat out, it was doing 196 mph (315 km/h) at one point. To be fair, modern speedometers tend to show a higher speed, so thatâs probably the case here. Weâll remind you the hotter B4 GT based on the facelifted 4 Series Gran Coupe can do 190 mph (305 km/h).
As impressive as this do-it-all car is, its days are apparently numbered for a couple of reasons. For starters, BMW will reportedly phase out the 4 Series Gran Coupe after the G26 runs its course. In addition, ALPINA is moving upmarket, and that is expected to put an end to lower-tier cars, including the B4.
However, thereâs still time to buy one of these as production of the BMW-badged model isnât ending until mid-2028. Itâs unclear whether the ALPINA variant will survive until the very end.
Source: AutoTopNL / YouTube
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe Almost Hits 200 MPH On The Autobahn
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