B7 BMW ALPINA B7 Coming to America

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BMW ALPINA B7 Coming to America
02-17-2006

ALPINA, BMW’s Renowned Performance Specialists

Committed to developing the best performing vehicles in the luxury market, BMW with ALPINA has created a special high performance version of BMW’s 7 Series luxury sedan. The 2006 BMW ALPINA B7 brings together the luxury, pioneering design, and advanced technology of the 7 Series Sedan with the scintillating performance of a supercharged, 500hp V-8 engine.

To power the BMW ALPINA B7, ALPINA specially developed a higher-performance version of BMW’s 4.4-liter, 90-degree V-8 engine and mated it to a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring steering wheel mounted shift controls. The motor produces 500 horsepower at 5,500 rpm along with maximum torque of 516 lbs.-ft. at 4,250 rpm, and propels the B7 from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.8 seconds. ALPINA 21-inch wheels carry Z-rated performance tires, while the sport-tuned suspension includes Active Roll Stabilization. The B7 aerokit includes a rear spoiler to improve stability, handling, and performance at high speeds.

ALPINA was established in 1964 as an official and approved “ennobler” of BMW automobiles. Their tradition is to take production BMWs and make them even more appealing to connoisseurs of automotive finery.

With this new model, BMW will raise the benchmark for the segment in terms of performance, refinement, technology, and luxury. Approximately 200 US-version cars are planned for the 2006 model year, with a release date in July 2006.

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[siko]

Not only US-bound... Canada will get it too!


BMW Alpina B7 to be sold in Canada

Whitby, Ontario – BMW Canada has announced that an ultra-high-performance version of its 7 Series, developed in cooperation with the Alpina Group, will be imported into Canada later this year. The Alpina B7 made its North American premiere at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto yesterday.

... Full article @ CanadianDriver.com

 

[GTA45E]

I sort of like this car. The B7 is going to sell here in the US but it`s a shame Alpina is using the outgoing 4.4liter V8. Thay should get their hands on the new 4.8liter V8 with more than 500hp I think.

 

[siko]

I sort of like this car. The B7 is going to sell here in the US but it`s a shame Alpina is using the outgoing 4.4liter V8. Thay should get their hands on the new 4.8liter V8 with more than 500hp I think.

In time they will, I'm sure of it.

 

[Zafiro]

lol people are spoiled these days. 500hp in a family car. 10 years ago noone missed a 500hp family car. Its difficult you use all 500hp anyway without risking something.

 

[audi_rudy]

i agree totaly with you just me, people are going hp crazy and putting insane amounts of power in cars that dont need them or makes no sense to have it in. I guess its what people want who have money though and money speaks

 

[Zafiro]

i agree totaly with you just me, people are going hp crazy and putting insane amounts of power in cars that dont need them or makes no sense to have it in. I guess its what people want who have money though and money speaks

I would love to own a 500hp car if I could afford one but I would spend a lot of time on the track to explor the car properly. The cars are pointless but we still love them Nutty world!!

 

[Giannis]

what a great car you can now buy, US and canada members

 

[Zafiro]

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