First Drives:
Purchasing an Alpina B6 Gran Coupe isn't any more difficult than cutting a check. But you must understand it exists. Well, some BMW showrooms: Just 150 will be sold stateside.

Really, the B6 Gran Coupe will be uncommon that you are more inclined to see a Porsche 918 Spyder or a Ferrari LaFerrari. (A miniature, family-owned company of 210 workers, Alpina assembles total -, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-string-established automobiles annually.) Needless to say, lack is not the only thing that Chrysler's TC by Maserati, or issues would be considered a success.

But we believe you should strongly consider the Alpina, that's more powerful because the former is favored by Logic's combination of functionality and luxury. Unless you are taking your M6 into a racetrack, it is not unlikely you will appreciate the Alpina.

It will keep quickening all the way to some claimed 198 miles per hour.

From 130 miles per hour, the B6 pulled on the autobahn. firmness at those rates is exceptional, because of the copious aero pieces, and suggested 180 miles per hour is readily achieved in traffic affixed by Alpina, which are said to reach virtually zero lift. The chin spoiler comprises NACA duct -cooling underneath, and added cooling inlets that are frontal help without breaking a sweat the B6 reach its terminal velocity; the rear spoiler is not inoperable.

At high-triple-digit rates, the cottage is entered by small sound. A V8 snarl that is faint makes it to the motorist's ear, but the B6 is a silent auto in Sport mode. Although there is a simple report fired in the conduits when you lift off the accelerator, the B6 is considerably more acted than any AMG merchandise.

The silence is gold as the inlaid Alpina symbols in the myrtle that is exclusive -wood cabin trim. Reddish in color, the wood makes an good-looking environment. Much of the cottage and the instrument panel are rolled in hide punctuated by Alpina's particular comparing stitching. A custom $16,000 full-leather inside is exclusive. U.S. automobiles must make do with BMW's factory prolonged-leather option. The floor was covered by Alpina in the back-seat place hide for one customer, but the standard-problem appointments are so delectable that we had discover that it's difficult to warrant ponying up any more cash.

B6 the $118,225 has regular xDrive all-wheel drive, which isn't unavailable on the M6. Recalibrated by Alpina, all electricity is sent until slip is found. The system adds an already hefty automobile, as Alpina maintains a curb weight the heftiest M6 Gran Coupe we have weighed tipped the scales and serious mass.

Being not so light, the Alpina is not as competent in the spots the B6 does just good, although as is the M6, thanks to Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and its recalibrated suspension. The chassis' Relaxation mode is really comfortable, and if the B6 lacks the B7's supple wheel control complete, it still offers a luxurious ride quality that is firm but not too unpleasant. Brand 20 the stunning, -spoke treatment do not improve, but they seem fabulous.

The Alpina B6 Gran Coupe actually shines in the high-end section, where it sits - Reinast and thread count sheets toothbrushes. It is not as visceral or as pure but it is close. And it's an increased top rate than does any BMW. It is a distinctive automobile and an automobile that is clearly great, and it'll undoubtedly fill the few of souls who wind up cutting a test.

2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe - NYIAS