General
- Latest in a long line of special performance-luxury versions of BMW production models by ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH+Co. KG, a family-held company located in Buchloe, Bavaria, Germany
- Second BMW ALPINA model to be marketed officially in U.S. by BMW of North America; first was the
BMW ALPINA ROADSTER V8 of 2002-03
- Based on BMW 750i, a model of BMW’s 7 Series luxury sedans
- Powered by a 500-hp supercharged V-8 engine developed by ALPINA, based on BMW’s Valvetronic 4.4-liter V-8
- Produced in small numbers by BMW’s Dingolfing, Germany factory and the ALPINA facility in Buchloe
What’s new/features that distinguish the 2008 BMW Alpina B7 from the BMW 750i- Performance & efficiency- 4.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine – 500 hp, 516 lb-ft. torque (750i: 4.8-liter V-8, 360 hp, 360 lb-ft. torque)
- Radial supercharger is a new development of ALPINA, offered in a passenger car for the first time
- 6-speed automatic transmission with SWITCH-TRONIC, a system of sequential manual shifting developed by ALPINA
Handling, ride & braking
- Specially-calibrated 7 Series aluminum suspension system with Active Roll Stabilization
- Larger-dimensioned 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
- 21-in. wheels and Z-rated performance tires in differentiated front/rear sizes
- Tire Pressure Monitor, a new system of monitoring air pressure in each individual tire; also found on other BMW models
Exterior design & function
- ALPINA front bumper/spoiler ensemble
- ALPINA rear bumper ensemble, trunklid spoiler
- 2008 BMW Alpina B7 badging
- Exterior paint selection includes ALPINA Blue, a traditional color offering of ALPINA vehicles
- Radial-spoke alloy wheels are also a long-standing ALPINA tradition
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
- ALPINA doorsill trims and floor mats
- Unique instrument cluster
- Special Lavalina leather-wrapped steering wheel with SWITCH-TRONIC shift buttons
- Nasca leather upholstery, perforated for Active Ventilation of front seats
- With ALPINA Blue exterior, interior includes ALPINA Myrtle wood interior trim; otherwise, American Walnut wood trim is standard, high-gloss Ash also available
- Standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio, including lifetime subscription
- Additional standard equipment over BMW 750i also includes Comfort Access, Soft Close Trunk, driver’s seat with Active Support feature, rear heated seats, Alcantara headliner, power rear-window and rear door-window sunshades, Shadowline exterior trim, Logic7 Premium Sound System
Safety & security
- Front-seat front- and side-impact airbags
- Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)
- Active Knee Protection (inflatable knee protection for front occupants)
- Available rear-seat side-impact airbags
Safety & security (cont.)
- Active front head restraints
- Advanced Crash Safety Management (ACSM) for deployment of safety systems
- Battery Safety Terminal to reduce likelihood of vehicle fire in severe accident impacts
- Coded Driveaway Protection (rolling-code immobilzer system for theft deterrence)
Options & packages
- Rear-seat Entertainment Package
- BMW Night Vision
- Active Cruise Control
- Rear-seat side-impact airbags
- High Definition HD Radio
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