2017 BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan

Overview

The BMW ALPINA B7 brings state-of-the-art technology, refinement, performance and exclusivity to the full-size luxury sedan class. ALPINA is a name famous in Europe for adding performance touches to BMW's, the name is not well known in North America. The B7 is standard with xDrive all-wheel drive and is powered by a direct-injection, 600-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. The B7 includes standard luxury features such as four-zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, high-gloss wood trim, heated 16-way multi-contour front seats, heated rear seats, harman/kardon sound system, voice-activated navigation system on a 10.3-inch colour touchscreen, gesture control, wireless cellphone charging, power trunk lid, head-up display, HD radio and 20-spoke 20-inch forged alloy wheels. Safety features include Park Distance Control, BMW Assist emergency and information communications, adaptive LED brakelights, adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant, LED foglights as well as extensive use of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) in the structure of the vehicle for greater passenger safety and decreased weight. High-tech options include surround-view cameras, head-up display, lane departure assistance, blind spot detection, dual LCD screens for rear seat entertainment, a rear tablet controller and a Sky Lounge LED roof. The ALPINA B7 is all-new for 2017.