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1997 Alpina 5 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Alpina
Model
5 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E39
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
B10 V8 Sedan
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
250 kW
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
276 km/h
(171 mph)
0–60 mph
5.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
5.9 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,775 mm
(188.0 in)
Width
1,800 mm
(70.9 in)
Height
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
(111.4 in)
Curb weight
1,660 kg
(3,660 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,900 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
4,619 cc
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
20.1 – 21.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.5 – 12.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
13.4 – 17.3 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,512 mm
(59.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,518 mm
(59.8 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm
(34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,084 mm
(42.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
984 mm
(38.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
962 mm
(37.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,472 mm
(58.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,487 mm
(58.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,442 mm
(56.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,240 kg
(4,938 lb)
Cargo Capacity
580 kg
(1,279 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Controls
Buttons
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
MP3
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Back
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Dashboard
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
460 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
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Body
Sedan
Variant
5 Series Standard
1973–2024
5 Series Sedan Generations
4 of 6
E39
1997–2004
Year
1997
Powertrain
B10 V8 Sedan
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed
Gasoline
