Alpina B7: First Photo of Bi-Turbocharged BMW 7-Series

Exotica · 03-01-2009, 12:03 AM

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Geoffo · 03-01-2009, 03:37 AM

Love the Alpina B7..

It's the dog's bowlacks !!!

SiKkBaSs · 03-01-2009, 06:18 AM

So we now have a turbocharged luxury car eh?

Serjames · 03-01-2009, 08:27 AM

anyone know the specs ? Weight etc ?

SJ

Exotica · 03-01-2009, 08:57 AM

The first official picture of the all-new Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has made its way into the internet prior to the sport saloon's world premiere in Geneva next week. Alpina's latest proposal is based on the new 7-Series and it uses a modified version of BMW's factory 4.4-liter twin-turbochargedV87 engine developed to produce 507-horsepower and 700Nm of torque.

The result is a zero to 100 km/h (62mph) acceleration time of 4,7 seconds while the car's top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h or 174mph. Alpina has not issued any details yet, but we gather that the B7 Bi-Turbo will also feature upgrades to the suspension and braking system.

Visually, the B7 has been enhanced with Alpina's signature front lip spoiler, a boot spoiler and a set of multispoke alloy wheels.

gIzzE · 03-01-2009, 09:13 AM

But the new 750i is also a twin turbo using the 4.4 litre V8.

So it will be interesting to see what premium Alpina will charge over the BMW version.
I bet you can get pretty close to the 500bhp with a simple remap.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 03-01-2009, 02:11 PM

DaMn!!

Express · 03-01-2009, 02:13 PM

simply incredible.

dxb335d · 03-01-2009, 03:25 PM

The new 7er engine is the 4.4 twin turbo with 400bhp, but this one is tweaked as exotica says.

Fackin larrrve it... The Bowlacks!

SixDegrees · 03-01-2009, 05:05 PM

Looks like it could take off. Thats is a beast of a car, and s tunning beast as well !!

Steve A · 03-02-2009, 04:18 AM

I think its a shame that ALPINA are doing away with the H1 engine. It is a beast of an engine.

Also this signifies to me at least that the real bespoke ALPINAS are a thing of the past

330cdsport · 03-02-2009, 07:27 AM

Anyone else think that the front grills are WAY too big on the new 7'er?

I like the new styling but cant get round those huuuugggeee grills!

Exotica · 03-02-2009, 07:40 AM

Same grills on the new z4 and no doubt the new 5 and 3 series.

gIzzE · 03-03-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve A

Also this signifies to me at least that the real bespoke ALPINAS are a thing of the past

That was my point too.

It was something when they would take a 2.8 engine and bore it to 3.3, and then supercharge it, but to take the standard BMW and give it a remap and mix the suspension around a bit still using BMW parts is not so impressive.

The fact the B3 is a 335i with a remap, difference exhaust and XD SE springs on it and is £20k more just doesn't seem as appealing.
OK the body kit is different, but even the bespoke interior is now a £7k extra.

Steve A · 03-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gIzzE

That was my point too.

It was something when they would take a 2.8 engine and bore it to 3.3, and then supercharge it, but to take the standard BMW and give it a remap and mix the suspension around a bit still using BMW parts is not so impressive.

The fact the B3 is a 335i with a remap, difference exhaust and XD SE springs on it and is £20k more just doesn't seem as appealing.
OK the body kit is different, but even the bespoke interior is now a £7k extra.

yeah guy it wont be long before ALPINA gets bought out by BMW and becomes another branch like M.

Im also trying to find a B7 55plate to 58 plate. I wont one badly so if anyone hears anything give us the heads up please.

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