2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Facelift with New 5.5-liter Bi-Turbo V8, and Revised CL65 AMG
Less than a month after taking the wraps off the regular CL-Class facelift models, Mercedes-Benz went ahead and revealed the flagship versions of its über luxury coupe, the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG models. Both cars will have their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show and arrive in U.S. showrooms in November.
On the outside, there are some…
2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo makes 507-hp, 0-62 mph in 4.7 secs
2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo
Alpina has finally released the details and pictures of its new 2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo, which is based on the new sixth-generation 2011 BMW 5-Series.
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Power comes from an all-aluminum V8 from the B7 Bi-Turbo making a total of 507-hp and a peak torque of 516 lb-ft. Mated to a ZF SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport automatic transmission, the 2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo goes from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 191 mph.
Besi…
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Facelift, Keeps Name but gets New Bi-Turbo V8
This here is the refreshed 2011 CL-Class, which despite the rumors, doesn’t adopt the S-Class Coupe moniker as part of Mercedes-Benz’s new nomenclature that started with the new E-Class Coupe that replaced the CLK. For its mid-life facelift, the CL coupe has received a mild redesigned and a new bi-turbo V8 engine.
Visual updates include a…
Alpina Beats BMW to the M5: Alpina Preparing B5 Bi-Turbo for July Launch
German tuner Alpina is fully licensed by BMW and has beaten its factory support to the punch with a high-performance 5 Series. Alpina will launch its B5 Bi-Turbo this July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed — around nine months before BMW’s M5 hits dealerships.Like the upcoming M5, the B5 Bi-Turbo will almost assuredly use an uprated version of BMW’s 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V-8. Its “Bi-Turbo” moniker hints at its powerplant, which also powers Alpina’s B7 rocket luxo-barge. In the B7, the twin-tu…
New Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Based on 2011 5-Series Coming to Goodwood
Independent BMW customizer Alpina has published the first official sketch of its upcoming B5 Bi-Turbo ahead of the sports saloon world premiere at next month’s ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed’ event in the UK.
As the car’s name suggests, the B5 Bi-Turbo is based on the new 2011 BMW 5-Series sedan. So far, Alpina is keeping a tight lid on details…
New BMW Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo with 400 Ponies Available for Order in the UK
Following its recent world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new BMW 335i-based Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available for order in the UK with first deliveries to start in July.
Offered in four-door saloon, Touring, Coupe and hardtop Convertible forms, the new B3 S comes with a modified 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight six…