Chicago Auto Show: 500Hp BMW ALPINA B7 makes US debut

Just_me · 02-08-2007, 12:47 AM

PRESS RELEASE: BMW ALPINA B7: BMW and ALPINA, Germany's Renowned Performance Specialists, Create a New High Performance 7 Series Model

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 16, 2006... Committed to developing the best performing vehicles in the luxury market, BMW with ALPINA has created a special high performance version of BMWís 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 BMWís 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 ìennoblerî 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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Merc1 · 02-08-2007, 01:19 AM

I'll be there in a few days to see if this helps the 7-Series.

M

Just_me · 02-08-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

I'll be there in a few days to see if this helps the 7-Series.

M

are you going to visit every carshow in US?

more photos + a pricelist here
http://germancarzone.com/showpost.ph...4&postcount=35

Merc1 · 02-08-2007, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

are you going to visit every carshow in US?

more photos + a pricelist here
http://germancarzone.com/showpost.ph...4&postcount=35

Well Detroit is only 4 hours away so I never miss it and I live outside of Chicago so.....

New York might be on the list this year also.

M

Habitual Speeder · 02-12-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

PRESS RELEASE: BMW ALPINA B7: BMW and ALPINA, Germany's Renowned Performance Specialists, Create a New High Performance 7 Series Model

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 16, 2006... Committed to developing the best performing vehicles in the luxury market, BMW with ALPINA has created a special high performance version of BMWís 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 BMWís 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 ìennoblerî 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.

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Ummm...this article is from a year ago...

Habitual Speeder · 02-12-2007, 12:43 PM

I took a photo of it when it was in Toronto, in late February 2006:

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ree · 02-12-2007, 01:01 PM

The B7 is a great car...

Just_me · 02-12-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Habitual Speeder

Ummm...this article is from a year ago...

its a typo. B7 recently came to the states.

Habitual Speeder · 02-12-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

its a typo. B7 recently came to the states.

Oh...okay. I figured if it was in Canada last year, then it would debut in the States at the same time.

siko · 02-12-2007, 06:25 PM

Saw it at the Montreal autoshow... I hated the body kit.

The engine upgrade is nice though.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Chicago Auto Show: 500Hp BMW ALPINA B7 makes US debut PRESS RELEASE: BMW ALPINA B7: BMW and ALPINA, Germany's Renowned Performance Specialists, Create a New High Performance 7 Series Model Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 16, 2006... Committed to developing the best performing vehicles in the luxury market, BMW with ALPINA has created a special high performance version of BMWís 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 BMWís 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 ìennoblerî 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. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Last edited by Just_me; 02-08-2007 at 12:58 AM.

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Chicago Auto Show: 500Hp BMW ALPINA B7 makes US debut I'll be there in a few days to see if this helps the 7-Series. M

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ree Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,394 My Mood: Thanks: 2,860 Thanked 1,629 Times in 751 Posts	Re: Chicago Auto Show: 500Hp BMW ALPINA B7 makes US debut The B7 is a great car...

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