BMW ALPINA B7 - Press and Dealer Launch in California - 7Post

BMW Alpina · 07-23-2010, 03:29 PM

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BMW ALPINA B7 - Press and Dealer Launch in California

The new BMW ALPINA B7 was presented to selected members of the American press and the BMW dealer family, at an exclusive event held from the 5th to the 11th of June in California. Participants were able to sample the ALPINA flagship's comfort and sport orientation at both Infineon Raceway and while driving through California's scenery, including the renowned Highway One. Presentations were made regarding the B7's technical subtleties, deep insights were given into ALPINA's unique and storied history, and the distinctive philosophy of this small family-run business from Buchloe was explored. All this was framed by the American event agency Emotive using ALPINA's second business venture as the backdrop: wine. The very finest wines from California's best winemakers were served with dinner at the private The Napa Valley Reserve, each wine and each bottle naturally introduced and elucidated by the vintners themselves, supported by ALPINA's head of wine.

All in all a very successful event: the finest example of the ALPINA lifestyle, coupled with a vehicle created for the most demanding of automotive connoisseurs.

ruey220 · 07-23-2010, 08:01 PM

the GM of my dealership attended this event and told me the story when i got the plane.

termigni · 07-29-2010, 10:15 AM

oh wow. just wow.

TsunamiFury · 07-29-2010, 10:38 AM

Theres been a new Alpina B7 in the downtown SF dealership on the floor for some time. I sat in it...

bavarian19 · 07-29-2010, 10:46 AM

Booster · 07-29-2010, 11:13 AM

Gorgeous car, we've sold a black one and have a blue one on the lot for the past few weeks.

BMW Alpina · 07-29-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booster

Gorgeous car, we've sold a black one and have a blue one on the lot for the past few weeks.

Hi Booster,

is the black one a LWB or SWB version ?
and how about this blue one, is it LWB or SWB version ?

can you please post the picture of them here ?
If you have LWB and SWB pictures please post them both, so I can make comparison which one looks better.

Thanks

mtechnik3 · 07-29-2010, 12:10 PM

Beautiful car! Booster, I sat in the blue one a couple weeks ago...loved it!

I believe the blue one is a SWB.

TOPHER325 · 07-29-2010, 12:20 PM

that car is the freakin bee's knees!

MRSSIIM3 · 07-29-2010, 12:21 PM

saw one of these driving about 5 months back...didnt know they werent announced yet

Frosty · 07-29-2010, 02:10 PM

...awesome to see four B7 in the same place!

Booster · 07-29-2010, 02:12 PM

Was able to get outside for a quick minute and snap these with a crappy p&s...

We have gotten a lot of rain here so the rotors are all rusted.

This is a SWB

(hope snapfish works... blocked on photobucket at work)

amgthis · 07-29-2010, 02:40 PM

There was a black one at McKenna BMW in socal. Looked amazing.

BMW Alpina · 07-29-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booster

Was able to get outside for a quick minute and snap these with a crappy p&s...

We have gotten a lot of rain here so the rotors are all rusted.

This is a SWB

(hope snapfish works... blocked on photobucket at work)

Thanks for the Pictures Booster,
those Blue Color look really amazing under sunlight !

BMW Alpina · 07-29-2010, 03:58 PM

Booster,

one quick question, on the second pictures,
there is a Black 7 Series in the background.
Is that Black one a Long Wheel Base ?

I am trying to make comparison between SWB and LWB,
on which one looks better specifically for Alpina B7.

Thanks

Booster · 07-29-2010, 04:06 PM

Vehicle in background was an LI

the infamous... · 07-30-2010, 12:42 AM

sweet!

michal12 · 07-30-2010, 08:01 AM

Still no videos available?
I am dying to hear the sound of the V8

ruey220 · 07-30-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michal12

Still no videos available?
I am dying to hear the sound of the V8

the sound is too quiet, you won't be happy.

SAMLAMBO · 08-01-2010, 11:25 AM

Wow it looks soooo hot! Wish I had one!

Autosavant · 09-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Hey there - sadly, we weren't invited to this event, but I believe that the review we just published on this car is the first full review (having lived with the car for a week) in the US.

More info in this thread - I hope you enjoy the review.

http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432799

07-23-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
BMW Alpina BMW Alpina Enthusiast Drives: Alpina B7 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	BMW ALPINA B7 - Press and Dealer Launch in California http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/alpina-downloads/gallery-de/news-gallery/b7-launch-in-california.html BMW ALPINA B7 - Press and Dealer Launch in California The new BMW ALPINA B7 was presented to selected members of the American press and the BMW dealer family, at an exclusive event held from the 5th to the 11th of June in California. Participants were able to sample the ALPINA flagship's comfort and sport orientation at both Infineon Raceway and while driving through California's scenery, including the renowned Highway One. Presentations were made regarding the B7's technical subtleties, deep insights were given into ALPINA's unique and storied history, and the distinctive philosophy of this small family-run business from Buchloe was explored. All this was framed by the American event agency Emotive using ALPINA's second business venture as the backdrop: wine. The very finest wines from California's best winemakers were served with dinner at the private The Napa Valley Reserve, each wine and each bottle naturally introduced and elucidated by the vintners themselves, supported by ALPINA's head of wine. All in all a very successful event: the finest example of the ALPINA lifestyle, coupled with a vehicle created for the most demanding of automotive connoisseurs. Last edited by BMW Alpina; 11-23-2010 at 05:23 AM.
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07-29-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
termigni Lieutenant Drives: Duc 996 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	oh wow. just wow. __________________

07-29-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
Booster Pave The Rainforest Drives: Dog Hauler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 887 iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Gorgeous car, we've sold a black one and have a blue one on the lot for the past few weeks. __________________ 05 Legacy GT Wagon

07-29-2010, 12:10 PM	#8
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	Beautiful car! Booster, I sat in the blue one a couple weeks ago...loved it! I believe the blue one is a SWB. __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

07-29-2010, 12:20 PM	#9
TOPHER325 New Member Drives: 87 325is Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	that car is the freakin bee's knees! __________________

07-23-2010, 08:01 PM	#2
ruey220 New Member Drives: b7 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: sf,ca Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	the GM of my dealership attended this event and told me the story when i got the plane.

07-29-2010, 10:38 AM	#4
TsunamiFury Private Drives: e46 325i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	Theres been a new Alpina B7 in the downtown SF dealership on the floor for some time. I sat in it...

07-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#5
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07-29-2010, 12:21 PM	#10
MRSSIIM3 General Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (5)	saw one of these driving about 5 months back...didnt know they werent announced yet __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, SSII, Black extended, ZCP, fully loaded Mods: Black Hood Vents, Black Grilles, Black Side Grilles, Lux H8 v. 4.0, Black ///M Emblem, Evolve Tune, Dinan CF Intake, Dinan Pulley, Akrapovic Evo Retired: 2011.5 E92 M3, SSII

07-29-2010, 02:10 PM	#11
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	...awesome to see four B7 in the same place! __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

07-29-2010, 02:12 PM	#12
Booster Pave The Rainforest Drives: Dog Hauler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 887 iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Was able to get outside for a quick minute and snap these with a crappy p&s... We have gotten a lot of rain here so the rotors are all rusted. This is a SWB (hope snapfish works... blocked on photobucket at work) __________________ 05 Legacy GT Wagon Last edited by Booster; 07-29-2010 at 02:27 PM.

07-29-2010, 02:40 PM	#13
amgthis Tire Racks Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,223 iTrader: (0)	There was a black one at McKenna BMW in socal. Looked amazing.

07-29-2010, 03:58 PM	#15
BMW Alpina BMW Alpina Enthusiast Drives: Alpina B7 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Booster, one quick question, on the second pictures, there is a Black 7 Series in the background. Is that Black one a Long Wheel Base ? I am trying to make comparison between SWB and LWB, on which one looks better specifically for Alpina B7. Thanks

07-29-2010, 04:06 PM	#16
Booster Pave The Rainforest Drives: Dog Hauler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 887 iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Vehicle in background was an LI __________________ 05 Legacy GT Wagon

07-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#17
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	sweet! __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

07-30-2010, 08:01 AM	#18
michal12 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 330d M sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CZ Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	Still no videos available? I am dying to hear the sound of the V8

08-01-2010, 11:25 AM	#20
SAMLAMBO First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 BMW 730Li Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 378 iTrader: (0)	Wow it looks soooo hot! Wish I had one!

09-16-2010, 11:25 PM	#21
Autosavant New Member Drives: 2008 Cadillac CTS RWD DI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia Area Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Hey there - sadly, we weren't invited to this event, but I believe that the review we just published on this car is the first full review (having lived with the car for a week) in the US. More info in this thread - I hope you enjoy the review. http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432799

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