Henry Catchpole Drives an Alpina B8 4.6
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Henry Catchpole was given the opportunity to drive an Alpina B8 4.6 on the Hahntennjoch pass in Austria. Alpina created the unique BMW 328i (E36) with a 4.6 L “F2/1” V8 based on the 4.0 L BMW M60 V8. The motor features an Alpina-specific block cast by BMW with a custom crankshaft, oil pump, oil sump, and exhaust manifolds. The motor produces 333 hp (245 kW) and 470 Nm (346 lb-ft) of torque. Behind the V8 is a Getrag six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. Listen to Henry discuss the car’s unique history with Alpina’s CEO Andreas Bovensiepen before driving it through the Austrian mountains.
Source: Hagerty and Alpina-automobiles.com