Alpina
B7 S Turbo (E12)

Why it matters

The B7 S Turbo was Alpina's turbocharged super-saloon based on the E12 535i, the fastest 5 Series of its day. Only 60 were built in the E12's last two years.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

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Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Alpina's first B7 Turbo arrived in 1978 on the 528i, raising its 2.8-litre six from 173 to 295 hp. For 1981 the company moved to the new 535i, turned up the boost and fitted a new ignition system, adding an 'S' to the name. Production was confined to 1981 and 1982, the E12's final model year.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

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Sources

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1. 1
   Rare Rides: 1982 Alpina B7 S Turbo Sedan – TTAC Level C

   • 60 examples built

   Accessed 2026-11-11
2. 2
   Rare Rides: An Incredibly Rare 1982 Alpina B7 S Turbo Sedan Level C The Truth About Cars

   • 3.5-liter inline-six; turned up the boost
   • 3.5-liter inline-six
   • 326 hp and 369 lb-ft

   Accessed 2026-11-11