BMW has announced official pricing for its 2011 ALPINA B7 sedan. The high-performance version of the all-new 7-Series will list from $122,875 — for the short wheelbase version — with the higher-end long wheelbase edition carrying a price tag of $126,775. The ALPINA B7 made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show last year, with BMW announcing its U.S. availability last month.
Based on the latest generation of the BMW 7-Series, the B7 model will essential serve as the automaker’s de facto M7. Underhood the ALPINA B7 uses a modified version of BMW’s twin-turbocharged and direct injected 4.4L V8, generating 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Sending power rearward via a six-speed sport automatic transmission, the B7 is capable of accelerating from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.
The B7 rides on a revised version of BMW’s adaptive suspension system – which includes Dynamic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization – but sits 10mm lower in the front and 15mm lower in the back, compared to the standard car. The suspension also features three unique settings — Comfort, Normal and Sport.
The B7 models sports plenty of ALPINA design cues, including revised front and rear fascias, integrated exhaust outlets and a set of ALPINA’s signature 20-spoke wheels, measuring 21-inches in diameter. The ALPINA treatment continues inside with a hand-stitched leather steering wheel cover, illuminated door sills and even wood accents crafted of Myrtle Burl, a knotted burl of the Laurel only found on the Pacific Coast of the United States.
The B7 will be available in all current 7-Series colors, but will also be available in unique ALPINA Blue metallic paint.
The BMW ALPINA B7 will make its U.S. debut at the Chicago Auto Show later this month.
02/02, 9:44 AM
posted by:
Borat
Mama Mia!
02/02, 11:20 AM
posted by:
JakeK66
It’s worth it over the Maserati. Speaking of the Maserati – I got to look at one for awhile at the auto show and I though it was nice BUT what’s the deal of it using the old school wiper blades, you know the ones with the spider beams as I call it? They couldn’t put an extra 50 bucks towards to make them the more modern and areodynamic flat blades?
02/02, 12:47 PM
posted by:
Borat
Jake, nobody looks at wiper blades when they buy Maserati. Actually, they become quite popular around NY, I see them all over (and drool).
02/02, 1:05 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
I think a used bentley sounds like a better deal to me. That interior is not worthy of $120k+ when it’s pretty much exactly the same as a regular 7.
02/02, 1:51 PM
posted by:
Borat
@ idrinorbarsaku, you convinced me: used Bentley it is.
02/02, 3:22 PM
posted by:
Troll Killer
I’ve never been a fan of the Lexus-style reddish wood.
02/02, 3:46 PM
posted by:
kenavt
For the same price (about), you can get the 760Li with that V12 also in the RR Ghost that has over 560 hp… so… why is this model here? For the ground effects?
02/02, 4:03 PM
posted by:
Borat
^^^Alpina is drivers version of 7, 760Li is chauffeurs version.
02/02, 4:42 PM
posted by:
kenavt
Oh, OK, thanks.