KEY FACTS This G31-era BMW Alpina B5 GT is a rare and impressively powerful high-performance estate car, in a tasteful Alpina Blue over Tartufo Merino leather colour scheme.

Under the bonnet sits an Alpina-enhanced twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, delivering 634hp to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.

First registered in May 2024, this example is offered for sale by its original owner.

Interior and under-bonnet plaques show it to be number 215 of just 250 B5 GTs made.

The odometer shows a modest 4,898 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Alpina B5 is based on the BMW 540i Touring and features an enhanced twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 with a bigger intake, stronger pistons, and twin-scroll turbochargers, as well as quad tailpipes, 20-inch Alpina multi-spoke alloys, exclusive interior trim, uprated brakes, illuminated Alpina tread plates, Alpina floor mats, and an Alpina front splitter.

The B5 GT adds more power, increased to 634hp which low...