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Originally Posted by avlnch
Sorry but this car is not impressive. It was clearly built to be below the M6 and M5 in terms of performance.
No DCT
No CCB
"Full stainless steel exhaust system"
600hp is nice, what's the RPM limit? Torque kicks in way lower on the M5/6.
HEAVY
This motor must be based off the N series engine and not the S63TU.
NO DCT?!?! This car and the S63 Coupe piss me off. Equip the car right, damn!!
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Clam down. I don't think this car is below or above the M6 (or M5), just different. It is meant to appeal to a different demographic than the M's. You are correct in that the Alpina engine is a modified N63Tu, but 600 HP is impressive. Some folks prefer a slushbox over the DCT. If you want DCT and CCB, get the M.
It would be interesting to learn if people cross shop the Alpina and M6, or if the Alpina is really generating additional sales.