By Mark Kleis
Thursday, Feb 11th, 2010 @ 12:55 pm

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, and we now have several live photos of the high-performance luxury sedan.

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 made its U.S. debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week.

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