2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: The most elegant BMW on the road today!

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  • MotoMan heads back to Thermal, California in this combination TECH REVIEW, FIRST DRIVE REVIEW and a round of our famous #OptionsGame to drive the 612 HP BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe on the track. There he learns, the 2022 BMW Alpina B8 may not be a track car but it stands out in other ways few BMWs can . . .
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  • @AndrewMarritt
    @AndrewMarritt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As an owner, I can assure you that the next car on your wish-list needs to be a B5 Touring.
    It's a very different sort of car from an M5 and I suspect few people would be deciding between the two. I personally think the gearbox calibration is one of the best things about an Alpina. I'd say that it's tuned for comfort, but on the road it works perfectly with the low-down torque to ensure you're always in the right gear whether it's to overtake slower traffic or to accelerate between corners. Combined with the suspension tuning it makes for a car which can cover ground at a rapid pace, whilst your passengers sit relaxed & in comfort thinking you're going a lot slower than you are. On a German autobahn that could be a speed where most other cars have hit their limiters. It's probably closer to a Bentley in the way it drives (or even something like a Wraith) than an M5, but a lot more discrete.

    • @johnspencer4284
      @johnspencer4284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I too own a G31 B5 here in the UK. I'd agree with your comments above Andrew. It's a poor mans Bentley. These things are built to cross continents at high speed and in great comfort. The joy of my B5 is I can put a fridge or a sofa or even a couple of bicycles in the back!

    • @blazinmark1
      @blazinmark1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 2021 M550i drives in the same manner, ample power/torque, in the lap of luxury

  • @andrelima5124
    @andrelima5124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a classy BMW, it's hard to imagine based on their current design language, but Alpina manages to improve it as aways !

  • @blazinmark1
    @blazinmark1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved the review! My 2021’ M550i is as close as I can get to that glorious machine you’re reviewing Motoman. Amazing vehicle! Every time I get behind the wheel of my M550i it just puts a smile on my face, similar to the smile you had on your face when hitting triple digits 😃

    • @davidrpriest
      @davidrpriest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 550i is awesome. It is a much better value than the Alpina B8 and more practical. It can also blend in more depending on where you live and many people like that sleeper aspect. I prefer it over the M5 as a daily driver.

  • @jasonb4988
    @jasonb4988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely the pinnacle for BMW tuning .. so exclusive ! Never mind beautiful !

    • @rw1592
      @rw1592 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No tuning, Alpina is a car manufacturer.

  • @Carrman2020
    @Carrman2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sorry MotoMan but we get the B5 “Estate” in Europe….. I bet you wish it was available in the US??

  • @okeyezeilo6187
    @okeyezeilo6187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The major advantage of the Alpina over the M8 is the sonorous exhaust note. The cross-bank exhaust manifold on the M8 sounds more like a fourpot...

  • @olafhermans
    @olafhermans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best thing on the road on 4 wheels

  • @rycuddles
    @rycuddles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing I miss from the Alpinas from the 90s is the awesome graphics that they had on the cars... can we get that back as well?

  • @markus8484
    @markus8484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alpina cars will not be shipped from Dingolfing. Every Alpina car goes from the factory (in this case Dingolfing) to the Alpina factory in Buchloe and will be finished there. Thatˋs why Alpina is a manufacturer and not a tuner.

  • @jorgbrouwers5099
    @jorgbrouwers5099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to admit that i do like this interpretation of the 8 series. The design of the bumpers and spoilers make it perfect and elegant. Blue or green is really difficult i agree, both amazing colors. For me i am a little disappointed in the engine range Alpina offers since a few years. In the days of the E39 one had many engines to choose from. I would prefer a 6 cylinder over a V8 all day long. A 5 series Alpina with the B58 from the B3 that would be my kind off car 😎 or maybe even the 8 series with that engine.

    • @corydavis5636
      @corydavis5636 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m getting one and going with the green, beautiful

  • @timothyburnside3229
    @timothyburnside3229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you get when you combine Stunning looks, incredible power and great control, A BMW Alpina ! A great value as well around 150,000.00 !

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a car! I commented on your BMW M2 CS review that I wanted to marry the car and have its baby! But now I'm thinking about betraying the beloved M2 and starting an extramarital raffair with this wonderful Alpina B8! And I'm sure I can live with the guilt!

    • @MotoManTV
      @MotoManTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A bit behind the scenes: I had this car when the news came out that Albert Biermann was retiring. I called and extended the loan in order to drown my sorrows out in this lovely thing.

    • @Kelveron
      @Kelveron 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotoManTV As options for drowning one's sorrow go, this was a pretty good choice. :)

  • @matthaldeman2076
    @matthaldeman2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really want to get my hands on a B3 wagon!!

  • @brandonbergeron4668
    @brandonbergeron4668 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes toote wagons! Audi RS4 AVANT PLEASE

  • @Austin-vz5qt
    @Austin-vz5qt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fave car

  • @kresimirmilisa5560
    @kresimirmilisa5560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a very good car.

  • @motecozuma1
    @motecozuma1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hand made wheels??

  • @porscheguy09
    @porscheguy09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alpina needs to sell the B5 here in America.

    • @bradulovic82
      @bradulovic82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      B5 Touring is a daily monster. Same goes for B3.

  • @jasonb4988
    @jasonb4988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    B3 PLEASE …

  • @bradulovic82
    @bradulovic82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alpina B8 on the MotomanTV - you know it's going to be great.

  • @bavariancarenthusiast2722
    @bavariancarenthusiast2722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy new year George and all the best for 2022! Can't only get better - and what a great start with a wonderful car - me want. But man is it heavy - but who cares, they are my neighbours (almost) so.....

    • @MotoManTV
      @MotoManTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy New Year!

  • @omarpabon5751
    @omarpabon5751 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Send me the Green/saddle B3 wagon please. I would buy it immediately

    • @MotoManTV
      @MotoManTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get in line:)

  • @lowspark68
    @lowspark68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BMW has purchased Alpina and plan to close the factory. The future of Alpina models and support for existing and prospective customers is unknown.

  • @whiteandnerdytuba
    @whiteandnerdytuba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have never understood paying more for a 6 series like this over a 7

    • @esteban75lover23
      @esteban75lover23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2 different driving experiences

    • @whiteandnerdytuba
      @whiteandnerdytuba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esteban75lover23 two large luxury barges, more same than anything else

  • @superset5
    @superset5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    never buy bmw's new. the depreciation is stunning.

    • @AustinF516
      @AustinF516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This car will be 70K in 3 years lol

  • @garyclark6747
    @garyclark6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James Bond should steal one of these and a impromptu getaway that the in cabin video shows him surprisingly enjoying the acceleration and the audio input from the engine that’s only interrupted by bullets shattering glass as we hear the exterior engine exhaust note ripping him through the streets where he nearly escapes the bad guys and the car as it is launched off a cliff. That way at least more than just I can lament over not having one.😏 Seriously if I had a seven digit income this horse would be in my stable. 💯

  • @taradis5659
    @taradis5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still, the best BMW gran Coupe is the BMW 6er. The 8er is unnecessarily big and bulky in my eyes!

    • @felicix
      @felicix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a m6 gc comp. But this is the next one I'm getting.

    • @taradis5659
      @taradis5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@felicix Enjoy the ride then :)

  • @2bunphettered788
    @2bunphettered788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used Flying Spur greater than Alpina. 🙂

  • @headcas620
    @headcas620 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    if by elegant you mean hideous. bmws haven't looked good for 10 years.

  • @MauriceBln1
    @MauriceBln1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alpina builds the best cars in the world.

  • @robertbonefant8271
    @robertbonefant8271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Alpina 5 Series Wagon. Ohhhhhhhhhh yes please !!! Pretty Please 🙏

  • @johnknight2012
    @johnknight2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe show some more of the cars exterior I have to find another video to see what it looks like in a walk around. Other than that A+

  • @steveo85
    @steveo85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After endless hours of auto research on Motoman’s channel I have come to the conclusion that I need to order a 1SS 1LE with the manual of course. All of this German refinement is wearing me out and is the wave of the future 😎

    • @MotoManTV
      @MotoManTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am surprised the answer wasn't a GT3:)

    • @steveo85
      @steveo85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MotoManTV Hey man I’m in aviation not medicine 😂 No Porsche GT anything’s in my near future. I did love my old ‘85 3.2 though 👍🏻 As a car guy I feel the need to sample the many varieties still available to us before we’re all driving around in big comfy golf carts.

  • @driversl
    @driversl 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We’ve had B6 and B7 since at least 2014

  • @ganjgrimn9803
    @ganjgrimn9803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO This, or Panamera Turbo S Executive? ( I understand the price difference)

  • @radiolife1
    @radiolife1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @doctor_tran
    @doctor_tran 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they would bring the B3 Touring to the US. I have to settle for 2 vintage Alpina wagons in the US 🙂

  • @MichaelWarne
    @MichaelWarne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. Liked and commented for algorithm

  • @huubdams9786
    @huubdams9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For your information >>> BMW Alpina is quite well known in Europe. There are currently 292 on the road in the Netherlands alone. So all over Europe there must be thousands and thousands driving around.

  • @IceDree
    @IceDree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love Alpina. I tip my hat off to Andreas & the team for staying true to their heritage (?) & not going off the rails like Brabus & TechArt did.

  • @shin-eisato5788
    @shin-eisato5788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    probably the policy of BMW? prioritize Germany & Japan. there are still plenty in Japan.. B3 is the one, B58 inside!

  • @davidrpriest
    @davidrpriest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To my eyes, this is best looking 4 door car in current production. It's gorgeous! This would be my pick is someone told me I will give you any 4 door car.

  • @zoner__
    @zoner__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    $148K I was expecting $180K. Can you please grab a Lucid?? I would really like to hear your take.

  • @Tangelos
    @Tangelos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Motoman, I believe you forgot that we did get an Alpina B6 in the US from 2015-2019

  • @klausnielsen7102
    @klausnielsen7102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good looking car but I still prefer the M6 GC

  • @marcnobel3938
    @marcnobel3938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice car, nice Socks - great Video! How can you not love MotoMan?

  • @jasonb4988
    @jasonb4988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring the 3 series version PLEASE !

  • @jjustin5177
    @jjustin5177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job thanks

  • @firefox39693
    @firefox39693 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video finally showed up in my suggestions. Just letting you know because I remember you asked.

    • @MotoManTV
      @MotoManTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Landon . . . thanks for the feedback . . . Did you end up unsubscribing and resubscribing or did it just show up all of a sudden?

    • @firefox39693
      @firefox39693 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotoManTV I unsubbed, just as you recommended.