First Look: 2011 BMW Alpina B7

The F01/F02 BMW 7 Series-based Alpina B7, plus could be the legal reason going to build its North American debut at the 2010 Chicago display, is the hottest providing up from the Bavarian factory-supported BMW tuner (Alpinas have a tendency to be sold at BMW dealers and covered by BMW warranties) and is merely the second one B7 to be obtainable during the U.S. Underhood, BMW's 4.4L, twin-turbo V-8 is still beneath the distinctive Alpina engine canopy, less than allowing for new pistons, enlarged intercoolers, and a Fourteen.5-psi max spice up pressure, the mill produces 500-hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque -- the latter projects on faucet at 3000 rpm. For the ones keeping score, which is One hundred fifteen hp regarding liter, and a worthy improvement over the 750i's Four hundred hp and 450 lb-ft. About that newfound power, Alpina claims, is enough to propel the rear-drive B7 to Sixty mph in 4.5 seconds. However acceleration plays but a little touch phase. In the handling office, angling for a neutral experience at the back the wheel, Alpina has got fitted shorter is derived, dropping ride height by 0.6 inches front and zero.4 inches rear. The B7 also brands make use of of BMW's Dynamic Damping Management and Active Roll Stabilization, offering three setups: Comfort, Ordinary, and Sport. Both environment has effects on pieces simply prefer the suspension, power direction resistance, dampening, and throttle solution. Throw the Alpina six-speed automatic back to sport mode, and shifts take a "few hundred milliseconds" once commanded by buttons on the back of the steering wheel. Alpina wraps Michelin PS2 tires, measuring 245/35 front and 285/30 rear, around its unique 21-in wheels. New front and back splitters compliment the rolling stock, and Alpina claims lessen front raise 30% and rear by 15%. The revised fascia also integrates multiple engine and transmission coolers. With the performance components decided, Alpina turned to the interior, adding illuminated doorsills, hand-stitched leather to the steering wheel, and Myrtle Burl trim, which a wooden unique to the B7 and the overall Pacific Coast. Piano Lacquer interior trim is optional. You will notice Alpina emblems on the higher seatbacks, on the LCD cluster, and on a plaque fastened on the ---------------- roof panel just ahead of the sunroof. The same ancient allotment of seven Series exterior
colours are on the market, though is Alpina's signature blue metallic.