Based on the BMW 750i and 750iL, Alpina introduced the B12 5.7 in 1995 and the B12 6.0 in 1999.
In contrast to the cars they are based on, these models are not electronically limited to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), but can attain top speeds of more than 280 km/h (174 mph) and 291 km/h (181 mph), respectively.
According to Alpina the B12 5.7 was the world's first vehicle with an electrically heated metal catalyst as standard.
The B12 5.7 has a 5.7 litre V12 and the B12 6.0 has a 6.0 litre V12.
Based on the BMW 750i and 750iL, Alpina introduced the B12 5.7 in 1995 and the B12 6.0 in 1999. In contrast to the cars they are based on, these models are not electronically limited to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), but can attain top speeds of more than 280 km/h (174 mph) and 291 km/h (181 mph), respectively. According to Alpina the B12 5.7 was the world's first vehicle with an electrically heated metal catalyst as standard. The B12 5.7 has a 5.7 litre V12 and the B12 6.0 has a 6.0 litre V12.
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