BMW Alpina B5 & B7 - BMWs with more torque

To give the BMWs more power and torque Alpina modifies the 4.4L V8 engine from a 545i or 745i by adding a supercharger. The result is 500 hp, in par with the M5, and 516 lb-ft of torque, far exceeding the M5 with its measly 384 lb-ft of torque. That's more in line with the AMG tuned torque monster Mercedes Benz cars.

It would be interesting to add the same supercharger to a M5. Wow, would that produce 600 hp?

For more information refer to Automobile.


Published on February 25, 2005

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