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      01-08-2010, 03:03 PM   #1
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Great news: 2011 BMW Alpina B7

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I have to admit that I have the biggest soft spot for Alpina vehicles. I was estatic when the Z8 was sold in Alpina trim in the US (well except for the slushbox). I was even more excited when the previous generation 7-Series was sold in Alpina B7 trim. The sheer power and style of this car, combined with the rarity in the USA combine to make a droolworthy vehicle on every level.

Now its back in F01/F02 trim. The car will make its official debut at the 2010 Chicago Autoshow (February) as the 2011 BMW Alpina B7.

Pushing the beast is a twin-turbocharged and direct-injected 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 500 horsepower and and 516 pound-feet of torque.

To compensate for the extra pushing power Alpina has equipped the car with a lowered ride height (0.6" F / 0.4" R) and added wider rubber (245/35R21 front and 285/30R21 rear) on 21" Alpina Classic wheels.

Aerodynamics complete the exterior package and help to reduce front and rear life by 30 percent and 15 percent respectively.

What can't be quantified on the internet is the interior that comes on a car like this. The combination of plush materials and beautiful color scheme gives the car an inviting interior appeal that makes the driver want to take the long way home every time. If this car arrives at a dealership near you, do yourself a favor and just sit in the car for a few minutes to really appreciate it.

Official Alpina B7 Wallpapers: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271248

Autocar review of the Alpina B7: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267297

Alpina B7 at last year's Geneva show: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236875

LWB B7 at the Tokyo show: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314106

Black B7 spied in the USA: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281800

Source: BMW


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