We can’t help but wonder why wagons aren’t popular in North America.
The new Alpina B5 Biturbo actually made its debut earlier this year at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, but the company has released a new video showcasing the wagon variant. Based on the new BMW 5 Series Touring, the Alpina B5 Biturbo is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine generating 608 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. With a zero-to-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.6 seconds, it’s one of the fastest family cars in the world, but unfortunately it’s not sold in North America. Oh yeah, it also has a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).
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Those that desire a high-performance wagon will have to look at the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon, which is available in the U.S. Sporting a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the Mercedes-AMG entry packs 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, figures comparable to the Alpina B5 Biturbo. There’s also the upcoming Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo to look forward to, which will likely satisfy the luxury, high-performance wagon crowd with its 542 horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8.
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