B7 Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore better

[HighestOfHigh]

The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo long wheelbase revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show today doesn't add anything to the less well-endowed Alpina B7 we saw at Geneva except length, but isn't that enough? The double-turbo'd 4.4-liter V8 brings 507 romping horsepower and 275 lb-ft. of torque – all of which is enough to get the white whale to sixty in 4.8 seconds.

Alpina's custom 21-inchers support an interior package touched up with the tuner's logo throughout. Our only cause for pause: the much larger steering wheel; the smaller diameter unit in the regular BMW helps to make the execu-barge a hoot to throw around a track.

- http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/Alpina-B7-Bi-Turbo-LWB-Tokyo-2009/

 

[ree]

Looks fabulous. Love the interior…probably the best combination of power, luxury, elegance and comfort.

 

[klier]

I'd much rather have a 760i SWB with M pack, but this would do just fine too. Love the interior in particular. Very Alpina, and very sophisticated

 

[NarutoRamen]

The front bumper could be a little more elegant, but other than that it's pretty damn good.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I would love to see this car go against an S63 & S65 AMG.....

 

[Centurion]

It gets a thumb up from me even though I prefer it in blue or green with beige interior. Does anyone know the name of the signature wood Alpine insert into their cars?

 

[ateekt]

Wow, looks drop-dead-gorgeous in white! Alpina is an awesome truss of ultimate luxury & phenomenal performance! I'm drooling all over my lappy!

 

[Betty Swollocks]

275lb ft of torque is clearly an error.

 

[PanterroR]

516 lb-ft

 

[klier]

Thanks Tyc. I'd definitely take a regular Bimmer over this. There's too much ricer in the design for my liking...

 

[PanterroR]

For me it doesn't look ricey, typical Alpina...

But a 760Li, with M pack and that lovely blue color for me, thank you.