Get ready for the new 2008 BMW Alpina B7, power, luxury and performance to enhance your motorized life.

Here the specs for this beauty:
• Latest in a long line of special performance-luxury versions of BMW production models by ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH+Co. KG, a family-held company located in Buchloe, Bavaria, Germany
• Second BMW ALPINA model to be marketed officially in U.S. by BMW of North America; first was the BMW ALPINA ROADSTER V8 of 2002-03
• Based on BMW 750i, a model of BMW’s 7 Series luxury sedans
• Powered by a 500-hp supercharged V-8 engine developed by ALPINA, based on BMW’s Valvetronic 4.4-liter V-8
• Produced in small numbers by BMW’s Dingolfing, Germany factory and the ALPINA facility in Buchloe

What’s new/features that distinguish the ALPINA B7 from the BMW 750i-
Performance & efficiency
• 4.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine – 500 hp, 516 lb-ft. torque (750i: 4.8-liter V-8, ?360 hp, 360 lb-ft. torque)
• Radial supercharger is a new development of ALPINA, offered in a passenger car for the first time
• 6-speed automatic transmission with SWITCH-TRONIC, a system of sequential manual shifting developed by ALPINA

Handling, ride & braking
• Specially-calibrated 7 Series aluminum suspension system with Active Roll Stabilization
• Larger-dimensioned 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
• 21-in. wheels and Z-rated performance tires in differentiated front/rear sizes
• Tire Pressure Monitor, a new system of monitoring air pressure in each individual tire; also found on other BMW models

Exterior design & function
• ALPINA front bumper/spoiler ensemble
• ALPINA rear bumper ensemble, trunklid spoiler
• ALPINA B7 badging
• Exterior paint selection includes ALPINA Blue, a traditional color offering of ALPINA vehicles
• Radial-spoke alloy wheels are also a long-standing ALPINA tradition

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
• ALPINA doorsill trims and floor mats
• Unique instrument cluster
• Special Lavalina leather-wrapped steering wheel with SWITCH-TRONIC shift buttons
• Nasca leather upholstery, perforated for Active Ventilation of front seats
• With ALPINA Blue exterior, interior includes ALPINA Myrtle wood interior trim; otherwise, American Walnut wood trim is standard, high-gloss Ash also available
• Standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio, including lifetime subscription
• Additional standard equipment over BMW 750i also includes Comfort Access, Soft Close Trunk, driver’s seat with Active Support feature, rear heated seats, Alcantara headliner, power rear-window and rear door-window sunshades, Shadowline exterior trim, Logic7 Premium Sound System

Safety & security
• Front-seat front- and side-impact airbags
• Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)
• Active Knee Protection (inflatable knee protection for front occupants)
• Available rear-seat side-impact airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Advanced Crash Safety Management (ACSM) for deployment of safety systems
• Battery Safety Terminal to reduce likelihood of vehicle fire in severe accident impacts
• Coded Driveaway Protection (rolling-code immobilzer system for theft deterrence)

Options & packages
• Rear-seat Entertainment Package
• BMW Night Vision
• Active Cruise Control
• Rear-seat side-impact airbags
• High Definition HD Radio

2008 Model Year ALPINA B7 Retail Prices
$115,775 + destination & handling charges

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