European automobile shows are also the place to be for all the major auto tuners. Every 2 years, ALPINA is present at the Frankfurt Automobile Prove, each fourth dimension displaying an impressive fleet of "tuned up" BMWs.

Several Alpina models take been displayed there, but this fourth dimension we'll focus on the high-stop B7, a vehicle based on BMW's seven Series.

From the enhanced aggressive wait to all the changes that took place underneath the hood, the B7 is positioning itself equally the ultimate sports sedan. The new B7 is powered by a V8 iv.4 liter twin-turbo engine outputting 505 horsepower and an impressive 517 lb-ft (700Nm) reached at 4,750 rpm.

It runs from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds, compared to the regular 750Li which stops the clock at v.iii seconds. Alpina B7 is electronically express at 174 mph (280km/h). The B7 uses the automatic "SwitchTronic" gearbox, of course, rear-bike-drive manual.

alpina b7 5 655x438 As expected, the fuel economy is not too slap-up on the B7, official estimates place it at 13MPG (17 liter/100km) city driving, 27MPG (8.half dozen liter/100km) highway and combined at 20MPG (12 liter/100mk).

The Alpina B7 weighs 4,312 lb (1,960 kg), yet lighter than the 750i or Li product models and it sits on some beautiful Alpina-style 21 inch wheels. All that power and rest needs to exist kept in place, so Alpina packs the B7 with 245 and 285 tires.

While the B7 is not a world premiere, it is still quite exciting to meet it in person.