Alpina B7
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| Alpina B7 | |
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 Alpina B7 (G12) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alpina |
| Production | 2004–2022 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | |
| Related | |
| Chronology | |
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The Alpina B7 is a series of high performance executive cars (F-segment) by the German performance brand Alpina from 2004 to 2022, based on the BMW 7 Series.
Predecessors (B7 Turbo)
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First generation (E12/E24)
The first generation Alpina B7 Turbo is based on the BMW 5 Series (E12) 528i like its predecessor the B2, and was produced from 1978 to 1982. It features a B7 engine producing 221 kW (300 PS; 296 bhp) at 6,000 rpm and 462 N⋅m (341 ft⋅lbf) at 3,000 rpm. In 1981, Alpina introduced the B7 S Turbo with 243 kW (330 PS; 326 bhp) at 5,800 rpm and 500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf) at 3,000 rpm. A total of sixty B7 S Turbos were produced. The B7 Turbo Coupe was based on the BMW 6 Series (E24).
Second generation (E28)
The second generation was produced from 1984 to 1987 and is based on the BMW 5 Series (E28).
7-series based models
Third generation (E65/E66)
The third generation B7 was introduced in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and is powered by a 4.4-liter supercharged V8, producing 493 hp (500 PS; 368 kW). It was introduced in the United States in 2006, and discontinued in 2008.
Fourth generation (F01/F02)
The fourth generation B7 was released in 2011. It is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 producing 507 hp (514 PS; 378 kW). The 2013 facelift increased the power the power to 540 hp (547 PS; 403 kW).
Fifth generation (G12)
The fifth generation B7 was released in 2017. It is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 600 hp (608 PS; 447 kW). In 2020, a facelift was released.
Sixth generation
An upcoming model was previewed in November 2026.
References
- ↑ "1982 BMW Alpina B7 S Turbo | Paris 2020". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ↑ "1982 BMW Alpina B7 S Turbo | Paris 2019". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ↑ Lewis, Corey (24 April 2020). "Rare Rides: An Incredibly Rare 1982 Alpina B7 S Turbo Sedan". The Truth About Cars. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ Boeriu, Horatiu (3 June 2026). "BMW Put The 1978 ALPINA That Inspired Its New Concept Right Next To It". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (25 July 2023). "ALPINA Shows Immaculate B7 Turbo E28 To Remind Us Of Simpler Times". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ Day, Lewin (26 September 2022). "The Alpina B7 is Dead, Ending Over 40 Years of Super 7 Series". The Drive. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ Bell, Matthew (21 May 2026). "The Supercharged BMW Few Modern Drivers Ever Spot In Traffic". HotCars. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
- 1 2 Nelson, Matt (8 July 2026). "Alpina's Hand-Built 500-HP Supercharged 7 Series Is Extremely Ugly, But Super Cheap". CarBuzz. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
- ↑ Antunes, Manny (8 May 2012). "BMW Super Bild Of The Day: ALPINA B7". BMWBLOG. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
- 1 2 Evans, Nigel (31 August 2026). "A Used Alpina B7 Is 600-HP Of Luxury Perfection Selling For $10k Less Than BMW's Cheapest Car". CarBuzz. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Brad (5 November 2026). "The New BMW Alpina 7-Series Will Let You Cruise Down The Autobahn At Over 186 MPH". Carscoops. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
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