BMW E34 Alpina B10 Biturbo(diecast 1:18, Ottomobile)

modelcar BMW E34 Alpina B10 Biturbo produced by Ottomobile 1:18

Original:
BMW E34 Alpina B10 Biturbo (from 1983)
Model producer:
Ottomobile
Scale:
1:18
Motorized:
Showcase model / No engine
Material:
diecast
Color:
-Sonderlackierung dunkel saphirblau-metallic
Condition:
Perfect mint condition
Packaging:
Original packaging exists
For sale:
Not for sale

Limited #1.677 of 3.000

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Original inspiration: ALPINA take on the BMW 5 Series E34

This miniature is based on the ALPINA B10 4.0 Touring, a factory-tuned version of the BMW 5 Series generation E34, which was built from 1987–1996. The real car was based on the BMW 540i and from about 1993 was refined by the Buchloe-based workshop ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen. ALPINA, founded in 1965, made a Touring version for buyers who wanted estate practicality with high long-distance performance. The ALPINA B10 4.0 Touring used the V8 M60 with 3,982 cm³ (243.1 cu in), which ALPINA upgraded with its own engine electronics, intake, exhaust and cooling package to roughly 232 kW (311 hp; 315 PS) and about 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque. Contemporary figures list a top speed of over 270 km/h (168 mph) and 0–100 km/h times around 6 seconds (0–62 mph), depending on equipment and gearbox. It mostly came with a 6-speed manual; the later-famous Switch-Tronic automatic showed up more on the 4.6 models. The well-known B10 BiTurbo six-cylinder is the predecessor and, for a time from 1989, was one of the fastest production saloons. The E34 styling comes from a team led by Claus Luthe with important lines shaped by Ercole Spada. To place the 1993 launch in time: the Maastricht Treaty created the EU, Intel released the first Pentium CPU, and “Jurassic Park” dominated cinemas — just to give a quick era reference.

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Tech and equipment of the real car

The ALPINA B10 4.0 Touring got a revised exhaust with a twin tailpipe on the left, changed springs and dampers, a characteristic front spoiler lip and specific anti-roll bars. The brakes were beefed up for the extra performance, with large front discs and four-piston calipers. Typical are the distinctive, lightweight multi-spoke ALPINA Classic wheels in 17 inches; these, paired with staggered tires, help neutral handling. Inside you’d find sport seats, an ALPINA steering wheel, a bespoke speedo with an extended scale, a plaque with the build number and wood trim options. In the E34 line-up the ALPINA B10 4.0 Touring sat between the B10 3.5 and the later B10 4.6, pairing V8 torque with estate practicality. ALPINA only made subtle aerodynamic changes to the E34’s basic shape—flat bonnet, twin round headlights and integrated kidney grille—so it stayed usable every day while being tuned for long-distance high-speed driving. ALPINA’s special engine management, a modified air meter and a tailored exhaust with optimized backpressure are typical technical touches. The car is often recognized by the slim ALPINA decal stripes and the signature ALPINA Classic wheels.

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The 1/18 scale model from Ottomobile in the Evil500 collection

The photos show a model from collector “Evil500.” It’s a 1/18 scale model by Ottomobile, made from diecast. This piece is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, so it’s clearly collectible. Up front the twin headlights are done in clear lens style; the BMW grille and the subtle ALPINA front lip are nicely lettered with “ALPINA” and “B10-4.0” like the real car. The paint is a fine blue metallic; you can see the pigment sparkle in the light. Along the sides run the typical understated ALPINA decal stripes. The model’s wheels reproduce the multi-spoke ALPINA Classic look; depending on the light they appear silver or slightly gold, which contrasts nicely with the darker body. At the back you get the twin-section tail lights, the single left-side twin tailpipe and correct badging on the tailgate. The Touring proportions — long roofline, large tailgate and short overhangs — are well captured. Panel gaps are flush and even. Inside you can make out sport seats, the center console, a three-spoke wheel and printed gauges. As a 1/18 diecast model it’s designed for display-case detail while the diecast construction gives it a solid feel. This example also shows the limitation note limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide on the packaging.

Collector notes, paint and context

For collectors it’s interesting that the ALPINA B10 4.0 Touring bridges the famous BiTurbo six-cylinder and the later V8 variants. The miniature reflects that position with a restrained, functional look: no oversized add-ons, just a clear spoiler with ALPINA lettering, slim trim stripes and the multi-spoke wheels. The paint is a fine metallic blue — you can see the pigment in the reflections on the photos. The side line is broken up by the trim and decal stripes; badges front, side and rear are legible. The tailgate finish with the single left twin tip is true to the real car. The wheels sit flush in the arches and the tires have realistic sidewall height. If you’re building a collection that covers E34 variants, this model is a solid Touring addition. To repeat the time-frame: the car’s 1993 arrival sits alongside events like the Maastricht Treaty, pop hits like “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes, and the movie “Jurassic Park.” Those are just quick anchors for the era. Overall the diecast model captures the E34’s clean lines, ALPINA’s technical signature and the classic wheel/spoiler combo, and it looks right at home in “Evil500”’s display.