ALPINA, a small German tuning brand, develops and sells high-performance versions of BMW cars. The brand has enjoyed a collaboration with BMW for more than 50 years. BMW acquired the ALPINA brand in March 2022 bringing greater diversity to its own luxury car range. BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is a large luxurious grand touring car. The classy design of the Gran Coupe, coupled with all the luxury and tech, focuses on providing the ultimate driving experience.

Exterior
The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe has impressive looks and is made with unmatched attention to detail. It is the most elegant 8 series currently available in the market. The B8 is 76.1 inches wide, and has a height of 56 inches. The angular front is equipped with LED headlights, air vents, and an ALPINA badge. The massive 21-inch wheels are specific to ALPINA and have a 20-spoke design wrapped in custom Pirelli rubber. Optional is the 20-inch all-season tires. The rear end has subtle fender vents, LED taillights, quad exhaust, and an air diffuser.

Interiors
The four-door coupe’s cabin is roomy and luxurious for both driver and passenger. Five adults can travel with the utmost comfort in the BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe. The powered, heated, and ventilated front seats offer under-thigh and lower back support. The seats are covered in standard Merino Leather. The rest of the interiors, including the dashboard, is covered in leather, aluminum accents, and multiple wooden inserts. For a more luxurious feel, the Cognac leather upholstery is also available. The B8 also gets a Lavalina leather steering wheel with signature color stitching that looks great. A panoramic roof, four-zone climate control, and an Alcantara headliner, are some other interior highlights. The sleek and long coupe offers a usable cargo space of 15.5 cu ft. With the rear seats folded down, loading longer items becomes easier.

Engine
The twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 generates 612 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels. The car can reach zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 201 mph. The adaptive dampers and selection of driving modes contribute to the overall driving experience. The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe can stop at higher speeds, thanks to its 4-wheel disc brakes equipped with ventilated front and rear rotors of 15.6-inch and 15.7-inch respectively. Coming to its fuel economy, this luxury coupe can do 17 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and a combined 19 mpg. On a full tank of 18 gallons, it can go around 306 miles in the city and 432 miles on the highway.

Infotainment
The dashboard comes with well-integrated infotainment and a digital gauge cluster. The 12.3-inch Live Cockpit Professional display offers all the necessary information to the driver. The 10.3-inch touchscreen iDrive infotainment system includes features such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM radio, navigation, and Wi-Fi hotspot as standard. Also, the 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system is standard, while optional in the Gran Coupe is the 20-speaker audio system from Bowers and Wilkins.

Safety and driver assistance features
Apart from the basic safety features, some of the advanced safety and driver assistance specifications for a smarter drive in the BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe include automated emergency braking, brake assist, hill hold control, hill descent control, collision mitigation system for the front and rear, frontal collision warning, lane keep assist and driver monitoring alert. If you need additional fittings, you can opt for the optional Driving Assistance Package 2, which includes lane departure warning with activated steering, intelligent speed assist, a 360-degree camera, and more.

The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is an exceptional grand tourer that offers a plush cabin and smooth ride. It is powerful and luxurious and makes for a perfect long-distance companion.