2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio Review

Performance luxury convertibles are not only the field of British and Italian crafts custom. ALPINA B6 Cabrio present - a viable alternative that combines performance and luxury with a high degree of daily usability500 hp, 700 Nm - absurd in a convertible sports? Far from it. V8 haunting sounds and rich couple encourage the driver to glide along in a relaxed manner, any orgies red line in the distance, like the cruise on a Harley Davidson. This allows time to drink in the mixture up and down breezes, scents and sounds. Leather, wood and matchless ergonomics caress the inhabitants, immediately creating a sense of comfort and well being

2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio
2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio

The acceleration suggests a super sports car: 100 km standing start is reached in 4.9 seconds, with speeds of over 300kph less than a minute - the only short interruptions undertaken by the upshifts smooth 6-speed ZF automatic. This noble Gran Tourismo is just as good at communicating the sound of the V8 sound directly into the cockpit, whether top-down or just down the rear window


2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio interior
2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio interior

Driving a BMW Alpina is an adventure in intense comfort, but we do not define comfort as there is no return through the chassis, as many claim. Comfort is defined for us in a completely different way. The controller must be exact, but light on his feet at the same time. The seats must be firmly and with support from the right side. Shock absorbers and suspension springs must nip sluggish swells in the bud. Accept large tires cornering, braking and acceleration forces, without sidewalls that are too steep and not too heavy in general. For these reasons, we at ALPINA simply do not like the Run Flat Tires

Staggered tires, Michelin, as always, are the large size: 255/35 ZR20 front 285/30 ZR20 and rear, and mounted on large wheels, 20 "ALPINA DYNAMIC Despite the low aspect ratio, a special ring configuration makes them capable high level of comfort, combined with the treatment, which makes. Joy Ride any extended period. For those who are lovers of design 20-spoke ALPINA classic bike is optional 19 "wheels and tires package

2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio
2006 BMW Alpina B6 Cabrio

Light retouching of the Cabrio front and rear give a sense of sophistication. Harmoniously integrated into the rear diffuser, the four tailpipes are both elegant and powerful.

We are confident that we have gathered all the good order of the BMW ALPINA B6, with "all" really means driving pleasure - and for those who enjoy living happy, right?

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