Announcing the New 2013 BMW Alpina B7 (LCI Facelift)

Jason · 06-15-2012, 10:39 AM

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Announcing the New 2013 BMW Alpina B7 (LCI Facelift)

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The 2013 BMW ALPINA B7 super-high performance luxury sedan with enhanced features, efficiency, and individuality for discriminating customers.

15.06.2012

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 14, 2012…. Today, BMW announced updates to the second generation of the successful BMW ALPINA B7 super-high performance luxury sedan with more performance, fresh design features, and improved efficiency. The new B7 is slated for a North American debut at the historic Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August and will go on-sale immediately thereafter. Pricing will be $127,600 (B7 Standard Wheelbase), $130,600 (B7 SWB with xDrive), $131,500 (B7 Long Wheelbase), and $134,500 (B7 LWB with xDrive).

The new BMW ALPINA B7 has been enhanced in-line with updates to the 2013 BMW 7 Series Sedans including more power, more performance, and more efficiency. The new B7 features 40 additional horsepower (now rated 540 hp) and 22 lb-ft more torque (up to 538 from 516 lb-ft) thanks to the addition of BMW’s Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology and a new ALPINA 8- speed high performance transmission. Top speed is now a fierce 194 mph (drag-limited, 193 mph with xDrive), up from the previous 175 mph. Acceleration drops into the low-mid-4-second range for all variants (4.3-4.4 seconds). The BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan remains the benchmark in terms of luxurious performance, chassis technology, and hand-finished exclusivity.

Each variant of the updated BMW ALPINA B7 (including Standard Wheelbase, Long Wheelbase, sDrive, and xDrive) will arrive with over 30 new parts which enhance the design and frontal aerodynamics to more effectively channel the cooling air required to manage the increased power output. New BMW kidney grilles, updated Xenon Adaptive headlights, LED front fog lights, and updated tail lights are also included. Other now-standard features will include ceramic secondary controls, engine Automatic Start-Stop, and the Active protection system. Optionally, the B7 Sedan will offer Full LED Headlights, Bang & Olufsen Surround Sound System, new exterior colors and interior upholstery choices in-line with the 7 Series update. Renewed BMW individual color and trim offerings complete the package. The appearance remains unmistakable on signature 21” ALPINA Classic 20-spoke wheels and stunning ALPINA Blue Metallic paint.

The BMW ALPINA B7 is available as a special order vehicle with capacity-limited production underscoring its exclusivity. The B7’s body is manufactured in the BMW 7 Series factory (Plant Dingolfing) and hand-finished with the remaining ALPINA components at the ALPINA factory in Buchloe, Germany. This production sequence increases the production schedule by approximately two weeks. European Delivery at the BMW Welt delivery center is available for the BMW ALPINA B7.

2013 BMW Alpina B7

jonaliew · 06-15-2012, 11:04 AM

nice!

DrivenByE30 · 06-15-2012, 11:12 AM

DO Want !

This is the car i will be imagining while driving my F30

WOW !

B7!

kdbryce · 06-15-2012, 11:27 AM

awesome!!!

wish they had the angels on for the pics though

OdomPHD · 06-15-2012, 11:43 AM

That's a good looking Bimmer!

shiujohn · 06-15-2012, 11:53 AM

Not that it matters too much, but anyone know the mpg on the B7? Thanks.

SleepTight · 06-15-2012, 11:56 AM

And let the debate begin--F10 M5, M6 Grand Coupe or Alpina B7 SWB? It's a great time to be in the market for a BMW sports sedan.

mkoesel · 06-15-2012, 11:59 AM

I would love to see this car with F10 M5 20" wheels (343M).

Imola.ZHP · 06-15-2012, 12:01 PM

I recently saw a Pre-FL Black Alpina B7, it was stunning!

Some really old guy got out of it, that'll be me eventually!

rmani · 06-15-2012, 12:24 PM

very nice. love alpina 7s

positiveions · 06-15-2012, 12:27 PM

smoking hot

m5 guy · 06-15-2012, 12:28 PM

MDyDinanM · 06-15-2012, 12:42 PM

love Alpina's, but honestly I like the pre-LCI version better. Not liking the new style of headlights.

wdeerfield · 06-15-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I would love to see this car with F10 M5 20" wheels (343M).

no way! alpina are classics!

they really bumped up the saturation on this photo eh? wouldnt want to swim in there.
http://www.7post.com/goodiesforyou/7.../P90096965.jpg

Rickster311 · 06-15-2012, 01:03 PM

Is there an Order Guide for Alpina's?

richb811 · 06-15-2012, 02:05 PM

Absolutely Stunning!!!

727jbh · 06-15-2012, 02:07 PM

Great car!!!

abirmaher · 06-15-2012, 02:49 PM

Holy Shit!!! 194 mph in a 7? Wow thats impressive

ATX78703 · 06-15-2012, 03:38 PM

impressive and great looking!

richb811 · 06-15-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abirmaher

Holy Shit!!! 194 mph in a 7? Wow thats impressive

Yes it is! I wouldn't mind some Autobahn time with that bad boy.

Might be a bit of a handful for the track, it must go through tires like mad!

Mporcl · 06-15-2012, 07:18 PM

the double clutch transmission would make this a real performance sedan..

fndrsn · 06-15-2012, 07:19 PM

Kind of renders the 760(L)i obsolete, it's cheaper, has 4 less HP and 20 less NM of torque but is lighter due to the smaller engine so probably faster in a straight line, drives better and is likely just as comfortable. Also looks a hell of a lot better with that aero kit!

06-15-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
Jason Administrator 43512 Rep 21,323 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Announcing the New 2013 BMW Alpina B7 (LCI Facelift) BIMMERPOST NEWS Announcing the New 2013 BMW Alpina B7 (LCI Facelift) 31 COMMENTS Tweet The 2013 BMW ALPINA B7 super-high performance luxury sedan with enhanced features, efficiency, and individuality for discriminating customers. 15.06.2012 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 14, 2012…. Today, BMW announced updates to the second generation of the successful BMW ALPINA B7 super-high performance luxury sedan with more performance, fresh design features, and improved efficiency. The new B7 is slated for a North American debut at the historic Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August and will go on-sale immediately thereafter. Pricing will be $127,600 (B7 Standard Wheelbase), $130,600 (B7 SWB with xDrive), $131,500 (B7 Long Wheelbase), and $134,500 (B7 LWB with xDrive). The new BMW ALPINA B7 has been enhanced in-line with updates to the 2013 BMW 7 Series Sedans including more power, more performance, and more efficiency. The new B7 features 40 additional horsepower (now rated 540 hp) and 22 lb-ft more torque (up to 538 from 516 lb-ft) thanks to the addition of BMW’s Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology and a new ALPINA 8- speed high performance transmission. Top speed is now a fierce 194 mph (drag-limited, 193 mph with xDrive), up from the previous 175 mph. Acceleration drops into the low-mid-4-second range for all variants (4.3-4.4 seconds). The BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan remains the benchmark in terms of luxurious performance, chassis technology, and hand-finished exclusivity. Each variant of the updated BMW ALPINA B7 (including Standard Wheelbase, Long Wheelbase, sDrive, and xDrive) will arrive with over 30 new parts which enhance the design and frontal aerodynamics to more effectively channel the cooling air required to manage the increased power output. New BMW kidney grilles, updated Xenon Adaptive headlights, LED front fog lights, and updated tail lights are also included. Other now-standard features will include ceramic secondary controls, engine Automatic Start-Stop, and the Active protection system. Optionally, the B7 Sedan will offer Full LED Headlights, Bang & Olufsen Surround Sound System, new exterior colors and interior upholstery choices in-line with the 7 Series update. Renewed BMW individual color and trim offerings complete the package. The appearance remains unmistakable on signature 21” ALPINA Classic 20-spoke wheels and stunning ALPINA Blue Metallic paint. The BMW ALPINA B7 is available as a special order vehicle with capacity-limited production underscoring its exclusivity. The B7’s body is manufactured in the BMW 7 Series factory (Plant Dingolfing) and hand-finished with the remaining ALPINA components at the ALPINA factory in Buchloe, Germany. This production sequence increases the production schedule by approximately two weeks. European Delivery at the BMW Welt delivery center is available for the BMW ALPINA B7. 2013 BMW Alpina B7
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jonaliew Private 15 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F20, 118i sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	nice! __________________ 2014 - BMW 220i M Sport Package Estoril Blue 2012 - BMW 118i sport (F20) Kraft kommt von Kraftstoff. Mit dem Herz in der Hand und der Leidenschaft im Tank
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 595 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	DO Want ! This is the car i will be imagining while driving my F30 WOW ! B7! __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 363 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	awesome!!! wish they had the angels on for the pics though __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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shiujohn Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2010 535i MSport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Very nice Not that it matters too much, but anyone know the mpg on the B7? Thanks.
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SleepTight Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (0)	And let the debate begin--F10 M5, M6 Grand Coupe or Alpina B7 SWB? It's a great time to be in the market for a BMW sports sedan.
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mkoesel Moderator 7539 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	I would love to see this car with F10 M5 20" wheels (343M).
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Imola.ZHP Colonel 129 Rep 2,218 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i3 BEV EE Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN iTrader: (0)	I recently saw a Pre-FL Black Alpina B7, it was stunning! Some really old guy got out of it, that'll be me eventually! __________________ - 2014 CPO i01 BEV Electronaut Edition Capparis White Tera World, '17- - 2015 CPO i01 BEV Laurel Grey Tera World, '17- - 2015 i01 REx Laurel Grey Tera World, '15-'17 - 2003 CPO 330i ZHP Imola Red Build 03/03/03, '06-'15
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rmani Buys too many toys... 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2000 Ferrari 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	very nice. love alpina 7s __________________ 2014 BMW 740Li/2000 Ferrari 360/2004 Yamaha R1 2003 X5 4.6is (Sold) 1995 M3 (Sold)
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MDyDinanM OIF Veteran 256 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [6.88]	love Alpina's, but honestly I like the pre-LCI version better. Not liking the new style of headlights. __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.
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Mporcl Private First Class 25 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	the double clutch transmission would make this a real performance sedan..
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fndrsn Private First Class 112 Rep 183 Posts Drives: Nothing...yet! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Kind of renders the 760(L)i obsolete, it's cheaper, has 4 less HP and 20 less NM of torque but is lighter due to the smaller engine so probably faster in a straight line, drives better and is likely just as comfortable. Also looks a hell of a lot better with that aero kit!
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