Spotted: Alpina B7?

[jsn]

Do they import these now? I'm not sure if this would be considered rare or not but it's the first time I've seen an Alpina model. I have no idea if it's real or just a kit though. At a really quick glance, I believe it was running BBS CH's with pretty bad damage on the rear right wheel.

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4892/photojzf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/233/photojzf.jpg/)

[gqboy322]

there's actually few of them now i saw a grey one in dt before xmas

[K3RMiTdot]

a brown guy owns that i believe, he bought it from gallery bmw haha, its the real deal i made him open his hood.

i got to drive that one hehe

[Redlyne_mr2]

Yup sold through us, nice car.

[xnvy]

Is the B7 the only Alpina model available here? I've only seen two Alpina's but both were B7's.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Yup.. just the 7s unfortunately. You used to be able to get the Z8 Alpina's here.

[K3RMiTdot]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/NoodlesEatU/B7.jpg

front of it. =D

[ekguy]

I've seen more than one. Walking to and from work has it's advantages ;)

one of those advantages is seeing ridiculous amounts of cars every day.

These B7's sound pretty nice, although never heard it wide open throttle though.

What do they run for power? What makes it different than a regular BMW?

[xnvy]

Lifted from wiki:
Alpina's variant of the N63 twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 makes 507 PS (373 kW; 500 hp) / 700 N·m (516 lb·ft), while retaining the same fuel economy as the regular N63.[33] This is the first time that BMW M and Alpina are using the same type of forced-induction for their powerplants; Alpina's engine has less horsepower but more torque than the BMW S63.[34] Alpina's modifications to the standard N63 include high-performance pistons and reinforced cylinder heads to withstand the additional stress from a higher compression ratio. A larger intercooler, with a 35-percent increase in surface area, is fitted to lower intake temperatures. An additional radiator lowers coolant temperatures, and external coolers are added for the engine and transmission oil. The electric fan is also upgraded to increase airflow through the new high-performance components. To move more oxygen through the engine, larger and lighter turbochargers (the vanes measure 44 mm in diameter) are fitted to keep the whole package running smoothly and Alpina engine management software increases boost to 14.5 psi (1.0 bar vs. the standard engine's 0.8 bar) and recalibrates both stability- and traction-control with more aggressive settings. The blowers exhale into three air-to-liquid intercoolers, an arrangement that helps maintain maximum airflow even during long lapping sessions at a racetrack. There is also a bigger (2.7-inch) dual exhaust system that vents gasses out the back through the rear apron.[32]
Anyone know the price difference between a B7 and a regular 7-Series?

[Redlyne_mr2]

About $60K

[jsn]

Beautiful car and I love the CH's that were on it. I've always liked what Alpina does with BMWs. Nice to see them on this side of the ocean.

[CanmoreOrLess]

With all the eights on the plate, he has to be Chinese.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by CanmoreOrLess
With all the eights on the plate, he has to be Chinese.

Or just like boobs?

[Tuner1]

That is a real deal Alpina B7. One of three local B7s rolling around on 20" BBS CH-Rs for winter :D



Rob

[CanmoreOrLess]

I could live with the interior as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012-BMW-B7-Alpina-112-Miles-Export-OK-Jet-Black-Black-Loaded-B-7-760-750-/130629236104?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e6a1bf588#ht_15270wt_1167

[DEATH2000]

Their gorgeous cars. Their is a 2007 Alpina B7 for sale on my street. Owner is askign $57,000 for it. Theirs a coupl guys with Alpina's in Calgary. A couple B3's and two B10's that i know of. Both imported from Japan.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Sexy!

[Disoblige]

Saw a black one 2 days ago drying his car after a wand wash. Amazing, especially with BBS :drool:

[01RedDX]

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[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Yup.. just the 7s unfortunately. You used to be able to get the Z8 Alpina's here.

Hey Ryan, check PM for Z8 Q.

[DEATH2000]

Originally posted by 01RedDX


Woodlands by chance?
Yes. Owner is a really nice guy but hes selling it cause it doesnt drive it very much anymore and he wants the room in his garage for other stuff.

[calgaryamzy]

saw one on the lot in summer

[importracer1]

How much of these B7's are produced?

[xnvy]

Approximately 1,000-1,500 a year.

[mr2mike]

Seen a few of them around.
One sports a Kulu license plate frame.