1993 BMW 7 Series Alpina B12 5.0

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This E32-generation BMW Alpina B12 5.0 is an extremely rare modern classic V12-powered luxury performance saloon, which is one of just 10 examples of the special 10th Anniversary edition commissioned for the Japanese market. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V12, producing around 350PS and 470 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed ZF automatic transmission. This example is identified as number eight of 10 of the Anniversary series and carries Alpina production number 0239. It was originally supplied to the Japanese market and was subsequently imported into Germany in 2011, where the seller reports that it was kept in storage for approximately 11 years. The car was acquired by the current owner in Germany in mid-2022 and has since formed part of a private collection in Poland. The odometer indicates 107,914 km, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Alpina B12 5.0 was based on the E32-generation BMW 750i/750iL, and was extensively re-engineered by the Buchloe-based manufacturer to offer increased performance, revised chassis dynamics and enhanced long-distance driving characteristics. Its 5.0-litre V12 featured modified Mahle pistons, larger intake valves, revised camshaft timing and recalibrated Motronic engine management, together with a stainless-steel exhaust system and metallic catalytic converters. The model was capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in approximately 6.9 seconds, with a quoted top speed of around 275 km/h. The 10th Anniversary edition was reportedly commissioned in 1990 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nicole, Alpina's Japanese impo