1988 BMW 5 Series Black Alpina B7 turbo S/Turbo 1 Katalysator
Vehicle Description
The 1988 BMW 5 Series is a stylish black car with a clean title and only 88,000 miles on the odometer. Ownership of this vehicle spans four years and its maintenance has resulted in smooth operation, making it ideal for car show appearances. This classic BMW is sure to turn heads and impress with its sleek design and reliable performance.
Vehicle Details
Finished in Diamond Black Metallic, the car features replacement Alpina graphics as well as front and rear spoilers, a power sunroof, European-specification headlights, fog lights, dual center-mounted exhaust tips, and chrome trim. The sunroof panel, bumper trim, bumper corners, and chrome trim surrounding the windshield and windows have been replaced.
Silver-finished 16″ Alpina alloy wheels wear 205/55 Continental SportContact 2 tires with 2014 date codes up front. Continental PremiumContact tires with 2021 date codes measuring 225/50 are mounted out back, and a spare resides in the trunk. The B7 is equipped with Alpina/Bilstein springs and dampers as well as M5-specification four-piston disc brakes. The brake booster is said to have been replaced in 2021 along with front pads and rotors.
The heated and manually adjustable front sport seats are trimmed in black leather that extends to the rear bench. Interior appointments include a rear sunshade, an onboard computer, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB head unit.
The four-spoke Alpina steering wheel is wrapped in leather and joined by a wooden shift knob. Alpina-branded instrumentation consists of a 300-km/h speedometer, a 7k rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and instant fuel economy.
Alpina modified the 3.4-liter BMW inline-six by reprogramming the Motronic fuel-injection system and fitting a revised cylinder head, lighter Mahle pistons, a revised camshaft, and a KKK turbocharger. Claimed output when new was 320 horsepower and ~375 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Getrag 265 dogleg five-speed transmission.
The delivery confirmation certificate from Alpina Classic shows a production date of October 1986, and factory equipment is listed on an included build sheet. Manufacutrer’s literature, a tool kit, Dutch inspection reports, and import documents will also accompany the car.
The Montana title lists “Classic
