2008 BMW Alpina B7

BMW has released detailed information, including pricing, on the 2008 BMW Alpina B7. The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 is based on the BMW 750i and its V8 engine. The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 has the same V8 engine, but to achieve the 500 hp mark it also has a supercharger.

The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 develops 500 hp at 5500 rpm and 516 lb-ft. of torque at 4250 rpm. The top speed of the 2008 BMW Alpina B7 is 186 mph and 100 km/h comes in 4.8 seconds.

The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 price is $115,775.

BMW Press Release:

2008 BMW ALPINA B7
Product Highlights

General
- 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

- 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
- 2008 BMW 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

Safety & security (cont.)
- 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

THE BMW ALPINA B7:
The Exclusive Ultra-Performance Luxury Sedan

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, September 1, 2007… BMW and ALPINA have long had a history of working together to produce special BMW automobiles. Burkard Bovensiepen, son of the founder of ALPINA Business Machines and an enthusastic racing driver/engineer, began his automotive career path in 1961 by developing a dual-carburetor setup for the just-introduced BMW 1500 sedan. It was a predictive beginning: to take an already fine-performing BMW (which also just happened to be a practical sedan) and making it perform even better.

By 1964, BMW had officially recognized ALPINA’s contribution to BMW performance and offered warranty coverage on ALPINA-equipped BMW vehicles. Not long thereafter, Burkard Bovensiepen founded the ALPINA company – ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen KG – that continues today, creating special versions of BMW automobiles that offer a particular brand of performance for discriminating auto enthusiasts. Yet outside the circle of dedicated BMW enthusiasts, ALPINA has kept a low profile in North America. In addition to racing versions of BMW, ALPINA has developed a progression of BMW-based cars based on 3, 5, 6, 8, Z4 and Z8 models and offered them on a limited-production basis. Up to now, the only BMW ALPINA model offered by BMW of North America has been the 2003 ALPINA ROADSTER V8, a special interpretation of the Z8 Roadster of which 450 examples were delivered to U.S. customers.

The latest manifestation of the unique BMW-ALPINA synergy is the B7, based on the BMW 7 Series luxury sedan. Currently, BMW offers ultra-performance models of its 3, 5, 6 and Z4 Series developed by BMW M, BMW’s own performance subsidiary. BMW M’s automobiles have specific performance character, typified by high-revving engines and manual or sequential-manual (SMG) transmissions. For an ultra-performance version of the 7 Series – a platform that is defined by lavish luxury and generous interior space and offered only with an automatic transmission – something other than “M” performance character was called for.

In recent models, ALPINA has concentrated on delivering very high levels of performance with moderate rpm ranges and automatic transmission. Most appropriately, the new 2008 BMW Alpina B7 applies this philosophy to the 7 Series to produce a luxury sedan of stunning performance. “A 7 Series Beyond,” one might say.

ALPINA is located in the small Bavarian city of Buchloe, some 50 miles southwest of the capital of Bavaria, Munich, where BMW’s worldwide headquarters are located. For more information on ALPINA the company, see the accompanying release.

ALPINA B7: a “7” of unique character

BMW itself offers a 7 Series model powered by a 438-horsepower V-12 engine, the 760Li. It is indeed a high-performance car, combining the velvety and high-torque power delivery of a 12-cylinder engine with ultimate luxury. For an unabashedly sporty interpretation of the 7 Series, ALPINA chose the path of supercharging BMW’s V-8 engine.

By selecting as the basis for the B7 the BMW 750i, with its V-8 engine and regular-wheelbase platform, ALPINA could achieve a vehicle weight some 400 pounds lighter than that of the 760Li – a benefit in terms of agility and maneuverability. Then, to attain a power target of 500 hp, ALPINA added a supercharger to the V-8 engine, which adds little weight but lots of horsepower.

The supercharged engine: V-8 + Valvetronic + Kompressor = 500 hp

At the time ALPINA began development of the B7 engine, BMW’s V-8 engine with Valvetronic – the unique system that regulates power output by varying intake-valve lift – was at a 4.4-liter displacement in the 745i, not the 4.8 liters of today’s 750i. Therefore, the engine package was based aroung 4.4-liter’s 325 hp @ 6100 rpm and 330 lb-ft. of torque @ 3600 rpm. ALPINA took on the challenge of supercharging a Valvetronic engine, something that had never been done before. To tell something of the ending before the story, the achievement is impressive: 500 hp @ 5500 rpm and 516 lb-ft. @ 4250 rpm. In German, such figures qualify as bullig and no translation is necessary to get the meaning.

Both supercharging (in German, a supercharger is a Kompressor) and turbocharging have their attractions as power-enhancers for combustion engines. A supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine; a turbocharger is driven by streaming exhaust gas. In this case the supercharger’s salient points include lag-free response, relative quietness, low exhaust back pressure and the ability to run the engine at part load (i.e. most of the time) just as it runs without the supercharger: with Valvetronic regulating its output. These last two factors speak for good efficiency and reasonable fuel economy in everyday driving.

Accomplishing the basic goals – this high efficiency under part-load conditions but a high level of boost for maximum power – required far-reaching development of the engine’s electronic controls and a new concept in power regulation, namely:
- A pressure regulator before the supercharger, which maintains pressure before the engine throttle at atmospheric.
- A throttle between supercharger and engine that holds absolute pressure in the intake manifold at 50 mbar (1.5 in. Hg or 0.735 psig) less than atmospheric.

These two elements allow the engine to be controlled by Valvetronic up to the point where the intake valves have reached their maximum opening via Valvetronic; it also helps minimize any pumping losses in the supercharger, which under these conditions is essentially “coasting.” At this point, the pressure regulator before the supercharger becomes the engine throttle, responding to the driver’s accelerator-pedal input and regulating the supercharger’s boost accordingly. Sensing and regulation functions to execute this strategy are included in the engine’s electronic control system. This entire system was developed, and is patented, by ALPINA.

The supercharger itself is a new development. It’s of the Radial or Nautilus type, not a brand-new concept as such but now appearing on an automotive engine for the first time. It had been patented by ZF in the 1980s, but only recently have metallurgical advances made this actual vehicle application possible. (In connection with the B7, ALPINA has several patents pending.) At full boost, the supercharger delivers a positive induction pressure of 0.8 bar.

Other modifications to the powertrain are extensive:
- Crankshaft and connecting rods strengthened.
- New pistons for lower compression ratio: 9.0:1, vs. original 10:5:1. This is a customary modification for supercharged engines.
- Special cylinder-head gaskets.
- Additional belt drive for supercharger.
- Centrifugal clutch at supercharger; clutch begins to engage at an engine speed of 1100 rpm.
- Planetary reduction gear at supercharger input, which drives the supercharger at 15 times engine speed.
- Fuel pressure regulated according to supercharger boost.
- Higher-capacity fuel injectors.
- Specific sparkplugs; heat range differs from original plugs.
- Coolant-to-oil cooler for transmission replaced with air-to-oil cooler. All heat exchangers are included in a complex assembly that includes the engine radiator, supercharger intercooler; engine, transmission and power-steering oil coolers; and air-conditioning condenser.
- Entirely new exhaust system that employs catalytic converters with metallic catalysts, more costly than conventional ceramic ones, to fit into the available space while allowing the engine’s higher gas flow
- controls low-frequency noise via a close-off flap on the inboard resonator at the rear (turning it into a Helmholz resonator)
- keeps noise to legal limits, yet also achieves pleasing high-performance sound
- minimizes back pressure at high power outputs; 70-mm pipes vs. Series’ 55 mm
- protects underbody components from undue heat exposure.

There is a clear subjective difference between an M-type exhaust note and that of the B7. Being high-revving, M engines emit a relatively high-pitched exhaust sound. The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 engine, with its lower-rpm range and emphasis on big torque, just as naturally – and despite the measures to keep low-frequency sound in check – puts out a lower-pitched sound. Commenting on this sound in everyday driving, the April 4, ’04 issue of Germany’s auto motor und sport magazine called it “Gently murmuring, acoustically not unlike a costly Riva boat, the V-8 pulls away and shows with great refinement that there’s also driving pleasure at less than 500 hp.”

Predictably, on-the-road performance results from the intense development effort are dramatic when all 500 horsepower are put to use: 0-60 mph comes in 4.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 186 mph is achieved. Unlike regular-production and even M-version BMWs, the B7 does not have an electronic speed limiter. And for those times when one is not able to utilize the full 186 mph or run the stopwatch from 0 to 60, the supercharged V-8 puts down abundant thrust in the ranges where one drives much of the time: from as low as 1500 rpm, it can deliver nearly 300 lb-ft. of torque.

Fine-tuning the 7 Series chassis

Using the already advanced and sharp-handling 7 Series chassis, ALPINA fine-tuned the hardware to the B7’s higher performance level. While retaining the regular models’ Active Roll Stabilization – which counters body roll or “lean” in corners via electronics and hydraulics – ALPINA’s engineers, working with BMW and tire supplier Michelin, adopted a firmer calibration of springs and shock absorbers. They also chose the European 760i’s brakes, which have larger dimensions than those of the 750i:
- Front – 374-mm diameter x 36-mm thickness, vs. 348 x 30 (14.7 x 1.42 in., vs. 13.7 x 1.18)
- Rear – 370-mm diameter x 24-mm thickness, vs. 345 x 24 (14.6 x 0.94 in., vs. 13.6 x 0.94).

And, where the rubber meets the road, ALPINA topped even the 2006 BMW 760i’s standard 20-in. wheels and tires by upping it to 21 inches. Right from the days of its participation in developing the lightweight BMW 3.0 CS of the early 1970s, ALPINA has a long tradition of radial-spoke wheels; this carries on in the B7’s massive 21 x 9.0-in. front and 21 x 10.5-in. rear wheels with a traditional count of 20 slender spokes. These provide for outstanding ventilation of the big brake rotors, and carry Z-rated performance tires of 245/35 front / 285/30 rear dimensions.

One “final” B7 measure, adoption of the 760Li final drive, completes ALPINA’s powertrain and chassis development. ALPINA engineered some strengthening modifications to this differential unit, which have now flowed into BMW’s own production of that model. And yet even with this strengthening, the supercharged V-8’s torque is so massive that it is electronically limited in the transmission’s bottom two gears.

Exterior features: the ALPINA touch

Through the years, ALPINA’s exterior modifications have always stated “performance” but never screamed it. So it is with the B7, whose ALPINA exterior is distinguished from that of a regular-production 750i by –
- A special front bumper/spoiler ensemble
- The 20-spoke ALPINA wheels and their low-profile tires
- Standard high-gloss Shadowline trim on the side-window framing
- A special rear bumper ensemble
- A rear spoiler that integrates perfectly with the 7 Series’ body lines
- Availability of the traditional ALPINA Blue metallic paint color
- 2008 BMW Alpina B7 badging.

The effect is one of subtle performance emphasis, fully appropriate to the 7 Series’ elegant and substantial presence but leaving no doubt that this is a special 7.

Inside the B7: special instrumentation and controls, exclusive ALPINA choices

All 7 Series BMWs offer their occupants lavish luxury, fine materials and tasteful design. To this sumptuous ambiance, ALPINA adds its own touches, both ergonomic and aesthetic, to a level beyond that of a regular-production 7 Series.

Special ALPINA features. First and foremost, it’s performance that characterizes the B7. And once seated behind the special ALPINA steering wheel, the B7 driver is quickly and keenly aware of this emphasis.

Upon stepping in over the handsome B7 doorsill trims and setting his or her foot on the fine floormat with its ALPINA logo, the driver can assess an instrument cluster with the traditional ALPINA Blue as its background color and ALPINA lettering at bottom right. Four readings from the iDrive system’s On-board Computer can be called up conveniently via a button on the turn-signal stalk: remaining fuel in tank, range on fuel, distance to destination and a digital display of current vehicle speed.

Other distinguishing features of the B7’s instrument cluster include longer, red pointers with blue centers; deletion of the 7 Series’ chrome dial rings; a 200-mph/320-km/h speedometer scale; and constant display of the current transmission gear, even in the automatic mode.

The steering wheel itself presents distinctive visual character and function: in its center, the ALPINA logo; on its rim Lavalina leather and special stitching, plus symbols for the SWITCH-TRONIC transmission’s upshift and downshift buttons. These “+” and “-” inscriptions are in ALPINA Blue, and denote the actual locations of the shift buttons on the wheel’s forward side (away from the driver).

Interior upholstery and trim selections consist of the four standard BMW colors for the Nasca leather and a choice of American Walnut or high-gloss Ash wood trim; a B7 in ALPINA Blue exterior color will also include ALPINA’s stunning Myrtle wood interior trim.

Enhanced standard features. The B7 interior has been upgraded to the level of the 760Li (V-12) with a wide range of features that are optional on the V-8 750i. These include –
- Comfort Access – keyless entry, starting and locking.
- Soft-close doors and trunk – the user closes the door or trunklid gently; an electric mechanism draws it fully in.
- Automatic trunk opening/closing – lid opens fully upon actuation of any of the releases; closes when button on lid itself is pressed.
- Power sunshades on the rear window and rear door windows.
- Active Ventilation on both front seats – fans inside seats gently blow air upward through internal web and perforated leather to enhance comfort.
- Active Support on driver’s seat – creates a subtle, cyclical motion of the seat cushion to help relieve fatigue during extended trips.
- Heated rear seats.
- Logic7 audio system with 13 speakers, Digital Sound Processing, Surround Sound simulation, aluminum-membrane speaker construction and other audiophile features.
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio, including a lifetime subscription. Currently optional in all other 7 Series models.
- In-dash 6-disc CD changer.
- Alcantara headliner – among regular 7 Series models, available only in 760Li.
- Enhanced windshield sealing – adopted because of the B7’s higher maximum speed, but now present in all 7 Series models.

These amenities are in addition to the very extensive standard equipment of even the most accessible 7 Series models, the 750i; for a complete listing, see the standard & optional features listing included with this presskit.

Available options: so much is standard, this list is short

With so much of the equipment that’s optional on or in the V-8 7 Series models and standard in the V-12, the list of available options for the 2008 BMW Alpina B7 is understandably short. Here, briefly described, are the Package and stand-alone options that are available:

Rear Entertainment Package, offering rear-seat passengers their own entertainment and feature-control options. Includes a color monitor, 6-disc DVD changer and two headphone jacks; when allowed by the driver, rear passengers can operate certain iDrive functions via their own controller.

BMW Night Vision. Recently introduced in other BMW models; improves the driver’s vision at twilight and night. An infrared camera captures the view up to about 300 meters/1000 ft. ahead of the vehicle; the resulting image is displayed on the central iDrive monitor. The warmer the object, the brighter it appears; thus human beings and animals are visually emphasized.

In addition to its known attributes, BMW has expanded Long-range Infrared technology in several ways:
- The camera’s 36-degree view is greater than heretofore employed in similar systems.
- Like the 7 Series’ standard Xenon Adaptive headlights, the monitor image follows road curves.
- For higher speeds, digital zoom can be activated.
- Brightness, contrast and image characteristics can be adjusted by the user.

Thanks to the system’s excellent range, the driver can be aware of hazards (and living creatures!) in the road ahead a good 11 seconds sooner at 70 mph than might otherwise be the case.

Active Cruise Control. Employs a radar sensor unit at the front of the vehicle to sense the speed of vehicles traveling ahead, and accordingly adjusts the BMW driver’s speed to help maintain a safe following distance.

High Definition Radio. BMW is the first automaker to offer this feature, which provides digital-quality sound on FM and improves AM sound to quality approaching that of conventional FM.

In contrast to Satellite Radio, HD Radio is broadcast from terrestrial towers by the radio stations that offer it, and requires no subscription. The compressed digital signals promise the possibility of more stations within the bandwidth used by one station today. Presently, some hundreds of stations are broadcasting digitally, and the number is expected to grow.

High-gloss Ash interior trim, available at no extra cost.

Rear-seat side-impact airbags, offered as an option in all models so that customers can decide whether or not to equip their vehicle with this feature.

BMW ALPINA B7: unique offering from a unique combination of talents

The interaction of BMW and ALPINA, the wide-ranging development program that has transformed a 7 Series BMW into the 2008 BMW Alpina B7, the carefully composed attributes and features that Munich and Buchloe have blended into the regal “big BMW”: nothing would guarantee successful results were it not for the long and illustrious traditions of both companies and their history of synergy in developing performance vehicles of distinctive personality and capability. The success of this collaboration on the B7 is reflected in this straightforward caption from the authoritative German magazine auto motor und sport in its April 28, ’04 issue: “2008 BMW Alpina B7 in action: The upper-class feeling is paired with super-sports-car dynamics.”

BMW Ultimate ServiceTM: providing owners with incredible value and peace of mind

BMW Ultimate ServiceTM is a suite of services that includes the BMW Maintenance Program (formerly called Full Maintenance), Roadside Assistance, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and BMW AssistTM with TeleService.

BMW Ultimate ServiceTM includes:

The BMW Maintenance Program is the only no-cost maintenance program in the industry that covers wear and tear items like brake pads and rotors for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. BMW owners pay nothing for all scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, wiper blade inserts and other wear-and-tear items.

BMW Roadside Assistance is one of the industry’s most comprehensive plans available. Not only is it no-charge for the first four years, but there is no mileage limit. BMW drivers enjoy the assurance of on-the-road help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This includes everything from flat tire changes, emergency gasoline and lock-out assistance, to towing, alternative transportation and even trip-interruption benefits. This service also includes valuable trip routing advice.

BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty: All 2007 BMW passenger vehicles are covered by BMW’s excellent Limited Warranty, which includes:
- New-vehicle warranty – 4-year/50,000-mile coverage of the vehicle.
- Rust-perforation warranty – 12-year/unlimited-mileage coverage.

BMW AssistTM provides the driver with services that enhance on-the-road security and convenience, for added peace of mind. The BMW AssistTM Safety Plan is standard on all 5, 6, and 7 Series models, including M5 and M6, and is included in the Premium Package or available as a stand-alone option on all other models. BMW offers this service for four years at no additional cost. Most other manufacturers cover only the first year of service.

The in-vehicle equipment for BMW AssistTM includes GPS technology and hands-free communication functions accessed via buttons in the overhead or center console. Vehicle occupants may request emergency or other services simply by pressing a button; the BMW AssistTM system then transmits the location and vehicle information to the BMW AssistTM Response Center. A response specialist will then speak with the occupants to coordinate dispatch, notify emergency contacts on file, and link BMW Roadside Assistance or emergency services as needed and requested. A severe accident automatically activates the BMW AssistTM call as well. The BMW AssistTM Safety Plan also includes Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery services, which can save the owner time and money.

TeleService 2 automatically notifies the BMW center when a vehicle will need service. This feature allows the Service Advisor to proactively set up a customer appointment and have the needed parts ready. BMW AssistTM subscribers can also enroll in the BMW AssistTM Convenience Plan (available at an additional cost of $199 per year) to avail themselves of many BMW AssistTM Concierge services, from travel planning to dining reservations, shopping assistance and event tickets, as well as receive directions, and traffic and weather information. On many models produced September 2006 and later, a selected destination and its phone number can be sent directly to the on-board navigation system and Bluetooth®–linked mobile phone, after a push of the new Concierge button. The Convenience Plan also includes Critical Calling, a new service that connects the driver in case their mobile phone is not in the vehicle or its battery is discharged. After pushing the SOS button, a BMW AssistTM response specialist will link the driver to his requested party for up to five minutes and for up to four events per year.

As before, the BMW AssistTM system includes Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity with hands-free phonebook access and dialing by name or number via the steering wheel controls. Use of this feature requires a customer-provided compatible Bluetooth® mobile phone.

Performance with a conscience

BMW strives to produce its motor vehicles and other products with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and protection. Integrated into the design and development of BMW automobiles are such criteria as resource efficiency and emission control in production; environmentally responsible selection of materials; recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of CFCs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing research into environmentally friendly automotive power sources. Tangible results of these efforts include the recycling of bumper cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint color coats and powder clear coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered models; and various design and engineering elements that help make BMWs easier to dismantle at the end of their service life.

2008 BMW ALPINA B7
Standard & Optional Features
Bold within table indicates feature distinguishing 2008 BMW Alpina B7 from 2008 BMW 750i.

Performance & efficiency

4.4-liter supercharged DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve V-8 engine S
Engine features:
Radial supercharger & intercooler for pressurized air S
Higher-capacity engine oil cooler/supercharger cooler S
Valvetronic system (variable intake-valve lift) S
Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing S
Steplessly variable induction system S
Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system with additional
supercharger-related functions & adaptive knock control S
Special exhaust system with metallic catalysts S
6-speed SWITCH-TRONIC automatic transmission with:
Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) S
Normal, Sport & Manual modes S
Separate oil cooler S
Strengthened 760i differential w/ passive cooler & special bearings S
Liquid-cooled alternator S

S – Standard

Handling, ride & braking
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension S
Aluminum 4-link Integral rear suspension S
Aluminum front & rear subframes S
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) front & rear S
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers S
ALPINA Sport-tuned suspension calibration S
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio
rack-&-pinion power steering S
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with larger dimensions S
Electromechanical parking brake S
Automatic Hold S
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) encompassing:
Antilock Braking System (ABS) S
Dynamic Traction Control S
Cornering/braking stability enhancement S
Electronic brake proportioning S
21 x 9.0 front/21 x 10.5 rear ALPINA CLASSIC cast-alloy wheels S
235/35ZR-21 front / 285/30ZR-21 rear performance tires S
Tire Pressure Monitor S

Exterior design & function
Body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers &
(front only) compressible elements S
Aluminum hood & fenders S
Xenon Adaptive headlights with dynamic auto-leveling S
High-intensity headlight cleaning system S
Halogen ellipsoid front foglights S
ALPINA front bumper/spoiler ensemble S
Choice of standard or metallic paints including ALPINA Blue S

S – Standard

Exterior design & function (cont.)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with:
Electronically controlled reversible motor S
Driver’s-side sweep regulated for optimum coverage S
Variable parking position to reduce blade wear S
Articulated passenger-side wiper arm S
Single-wipe control S
Washer jets in wiper arms, heated fluid S
Heated wiper parking area S
Illuminated exterior door handles & ground illumination S
Park Distance Control with graphic display S
High-gloss Satin Chrome trim on side-window framing S
ALPINA rear spoiler S
ALPINA rear bumper ensemble S
2008 BMW Alpina B7 badging S

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience
Vehicle & Key Memory S
Comfort Access with multi-funtion remote control:
Selective unlocking S
Keyless entry & locking S
Remote trunk release, window & moonroof opening S
Soft-close doors S
ALPINA doorsill trim S
Dual power/heated auto-dimming interior & exterior mirrors S
Automatic tilt-down of right exterior mirror for visibility of
low obstructions when backing up S
BMW Universal Transceiver (3-function garage-door opener) S
Comprehensive interior lighting system:
Front & rear left/right reading lamps S
Footwell lighting front & rear S
Exit/entry lighting on interior door panels S

S – Standard
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.)
Comprehensive interior lighting system (cont.):
BMW Ambiance Lighting, front, rear & on door panels S
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors front/rear S
LED “atmosphere” lamps in C-pillars S
Illuminated front console compartment S
Locking glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight S
Climate Comfort infrared-heat-reducing windshield S
ALPINA power tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel, wrapped in Lavalina
leather, with fingertip cruise, audio & phone controls, programmable
function button, SWITCH-TRONIC shift buttons, auto tilt-away
for entry & exit S
20-way power front Multi-function Seats, including articularted
upper backrests, passenger’s seat memory, active head
restraints with adjustable side support S
Memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel & exterior mirrors S
Active Support feature on driver’s seat S
Active Ventilation feature, both front seats S
3-stage front-seat heating with fast heating & balance control S
3-stage rear-seat heating S
Climate-controlled front console compartment with coin holder,
trunk-release lockout, illumination & provision for phone cradle S
Unique instrument cluster with ALPINA blue background, red dial
pointers; instant digital display of fuel remaining, range on fuel,
distance to destination & current vehicle speed;
variable tachometer warning segment S
Check Control vehicle monitor system S
iDrive system with 8 menus & controller, including GPS Navigation
& Voice Command S
Programmable cruise control S
Active Cruise Control OPT
Nasca leather upholstery, perforated for Active Ventilation S
American Walnut wood interior trim S
High-gloss Ash wood interior trim NC
ALPINA Myrtle wood interior trim NC

S – Standard OPT – Optional NC – No extra cost
Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.)
Alcantara headliner S
Power windows with key-off operation, 1-touch open/close,
anti-trapping feature S
Automatic climate control with full separate left/right controls,
solar sensor, humidity control, mist sensor, automatic recirculation,
Heat at Rest feature, left/right temperature-controlled rear outlets,
automatic ventilation S
Activated-charcoal microfilter ventilation S
Power 2-way moonroof with 1-touch operation,
conceal panel & wind deflector S
Window & moonroof opening from remote control S
Logic 7 AM/FM/CD audio system with 13 speakers including 2
subwoofers, Digital Sound Processing, Radio Data System (RDS),
FM diversity antenna system & 6-disc in-dash CD changer S
Sirius Satellite Radio, including lifetime subscription S
High Definition HD Radio OPT
Rear-seat iDrive monitor & controller, 6-disc DVD player ZRP
BMW Cellular Phone System with Bluetooth cellphone interface,
high-capacity phonebook download, Telecommander
& other features S
Power outlet in passenger’s-side footwell area S
Dual cupholders front & rear S
Fully finished trunk with space for 4 golf bags, inside trunk release S
Automatic trunk opening & closing (with Soft Close feature) S
Power rear-window & rear door-window sunshades with driver & rear-
passenger controls S
Ski bag S
Floor mats with ALPINA logos S

S – Standard
OPT – Optional
ZRP – Rear Entertainment Package

Safety & security
Night Vision OPT
Dual front-impact airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)
dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags S
Front safety belts with automatic tensioners & force limiters S
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts
(for installation of child restraint seats) S
LATCH attachments at outboard rear seating positions
(for installation of child restraint seats) S
Front- & rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) S
Front-seat side-impact airbags S
Active Knee Protection S
Rear-seat side-impact airbags OPT
Active front head restraints S
Advanced Crash Safety Management (ACSM) for deployment
of safety devices & systems S
Battery Safety Terminal S
Post-impact safety measures:
Unlocking of central locking system S
Switch-on of hazard flashers S
Switch-on of interior lighting S
Disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery
(via Battery Safety Terminal) S
BMW Assist Safety Services including automatic collision notification,
SOS button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Bluetooth cellphone interface
and TeleService S
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature,
selective unlocking 3 S
Coded Driveaway Protection S
Pathway Lighting feature S
Alarm system with operation from remote, interior motion detector S

S – Standard
OPT – Optional

2008 BMW ALPINA B7
Technical Specifications
Bold within table indicates specification distinguishing 2008 BMW Alpina B7 from 2008 BMW 750i.

General
Curb weight, lb. 4476
Weight distribution, front/rear, % 51.0/49.0
Wheelbase, in. 117.7
Track, front/rear, in. 62.3/62.2
Length, in. 198.4
Width, in. 74.9
Height, in. 58.1

Body
Type 4-door sedan
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (CD) 0.31
EPA size classification Large

Accommodations
Seating capacity, persons 5
Shoulder room, front/rear, in. 59.3/58.7
Head room, front/rear, in. 39.2/38.5
Leg room, front/rear 41.3/37.2
EPA interior volume, cu ft. 104.0
EPA cargo volume, cu ft. 18.0

Engine & electrical
Engine type DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8
Engine features Supercharged & intercooled, steplessly
variable induction system, Valvetronic variable
intake-valve lift & Double VANOS variable
intake- & exhaust-valve timing
Cylinder block & heads Aluminum
Bore x stroke, mm/in. 92.0 x 82.7/3.62 x 3.26
Displacement, cc/cu in. 4398/268
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp 500 @ 5500
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. 516 @ 4250
Engine-management system Motronic ME 9.2.1.
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 23.3
Battery capacity, amp-hr. 90
Alternator output, amp./W 180/2520

Drivetrain
Drive system Front engine/rear drive
Automatic transmission ZF 6 HP 26, 6-speed with external oil cooler,
SWITCH-TRONIC shift system &
modified internal components
Ratios: 1st 4.17:1
2nd 2.34:1
3rd 1.52:1
4th 1.14:1
5th 0.87:1
6th 0.69:1
Reverse 3.40:1
Final drive ratio 3.64:1

Chassis
Body/frame construction Unitized all-steel structure with aluminum
hood & front fenders
Front suspension Strut-type in aluminum; double-pivot lower
arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure
shock absorbers, Active Roll Stabilization,
aluminum subframe; ALPINA sport calibration
Rear suspension 4-link Integral suspension in aluminum, coil
springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers,
Active Roll Stabilization, aluminum subframe;
ALPINA sport calibration
Steering type Rack & pinion, vehicle-speed-sensitive power
assist & variable ratio, with ALPINA oil cooler
Overall ratio Variable; mean ratio is 13.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3.07
Turning circle, ft. 39.7
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes:
Diameter x thickness, mm/in. 374 x 36/14.7 x 1.42 front/
370 x 24/14.6 x 0.94 rear
Assist Vacuum
Wheels Cast alloy, 21 x 9.0 front/21 x 10.5 rear
Tires Performance,
245/35ZR-21 front / 285/30ZR-21 rear
Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Dynamic
Traction Control, antilock braking (ABS),
Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/braking
stability enhancement 1

Performance data
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec. 4.8
Top speed, mph 186
EPA est. MPG, city/highway 14/21

2008 Model Year ALPINA B7 Retail Prices (as of September 1, 2007)
U.S. Models
2008 BMW Alpina B7

Base Price USA Port of Entry * $115,775
Rear Door Side Impact Airbags 385
Comfort Access (keyless start and entry) STD
Power Rear Window and Side Window Sunshades STD
American Walnut Wood Interior Trim STD
Dark Ash Wood Trim NC
ALPINA Myrtle Wood Trim NC
Ski Bag STD
Active Cruise Control 2,400
Night Vision 2,200
HD Radio with multicasting reception capability 350
SIRIUS Satellite Radio STD
Gas Guzzler Tax 1,300

Rear Entertainment Package (ZRP) 2,200

* Includes $775 destination & handling charge

STD = Standard Equipment
NC = No Charge

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