New Century BMW of Alhambra, CA is your BMW Dealership for the All New 2008 BMW Alpina Series.

Read below for more detailed information on the 2008 BMW Alpina Series: BMW Alpina B7

The 2008 BMW Alpina B7 is a high-performance version of BMW's 7 Series luxury sedan. It is available with the 7's standard wheelbase only. Special Alpina features include 21-inch wheels, a body kit with integrated rear spoiler, an Alpina-badged three-spoke steering wheel with Switch-Tronic automanual buttons, unique blue-background gauges and an Alcantara headliner. Other standard equipment is consistent with the 760Li, including xenon adaptive headlamps, enhanced windshield sealing to eliminate wind noise at high speeds, parking assist, a sunroof, 20-way heated and ventilated power front seats with memory, heated rear seats, automatic front and rear climate control, a navigation system with iDrive, Bluetooth connectivity and a Logic 7 13-speaker stereo with six-CD changer and satellite radio.

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Powertrains and Performance

The BMW Alpina B7 is powered by a supercharged 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 500 hp and 516 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic with wheel-mounted automanual buttons is the only transmission available. The B7 is capable of going from zero to 60 mph in 5 seconds, and is claimed to be able to hit an ungoverned top speed of 186 mph.

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 198.4 in.	Width: 74.9 in.
Height: 58.1 in.	Wheel Base: 117.7 in.
Curb Weight: 4476 lbs.	Gross Weight: 5545 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39.2 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 59.3 in.
Rear Head Room: 38.5 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 58.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in.	Rear Leg Room: 37.2 in.
Luggage Capacity: 18 cu. ft.	Maximum Cargo Capacity: 18 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8	Base Engine Size: 4.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8	Horsepower: 500 hp
Max Horsepower: 5500 rpm	Torque: 516 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4250 rpm	Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 39.7 ft.

Fuel Data

Safety

Antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag, front and rear parking sensors and BMW Assist telematics are all standard on the 2008 BMW Alpina B7. Rear-seat side airbags are optional, as is the Night Vision system, which uses an infrared camera to monitor obstacles nearly 1,000 feet ahead of the B7.

Safety Features
Antilock Brakes: Standard	Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard
Depowered Airbag: Standard	Passenger Airbag: Standard
Head Airbag: Standard	Side Airbag: Standard
Child Safety Seats: Not Available	Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Crash Test Results
NHTSA Ratings
Passenger: Not Tested
Driver: Not Tested
Side Impact Front: Not Tested
Side Impact Rear: Not Tested
Rollover Rating: Not Tested
NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested
IIHS Ratings
Crash Offset: Not Tested
Bumper Bash: Not Tested

Interior Design and Special Features

Notable differences between a standard 7 Series and the B7 are subtle and include blue-background instruments, a special three-spoke steering wheel with Alpina badge and Switch-Tronic buttons. Otherwise, accommodations are consistent with the 760Li. The dashboard has a clean layout, with relatively few buttons courtesy of the much-maligned iDrive. The mouselike controller and its accompanying LCD screen have been improved over the years, but it's still confusing and draws attention away from driving. In a car capable of 186 mph, that's not exactly a good thing.

Materials are generally very high in quality, as you'd expect in this class, but there are a few plastics here and there that seem out of place in a luxury sedan. Backseat passengers will be just as comfortable as those in front, as the rear seatback provides exceptional back support, while headroom and legroom are abundant.

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 198.4 in.	Width: 74.9 in.
Height: 58.1 in.	Wheel Base: 117.7 in.
Curb Weight: 4476 lbs.	Gross Weight: 5545 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39.2 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 59.3 in.
Rear Head Room: 38.5 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 58.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in.	Rear Leg Room: 37.2 in.
Luggage Capacity: 18 cu. ft.	Maximum Cargo Capacity: 18 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8	Base Engine Size: 4.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8	Horsepower: 500 hp
Max Horsepower: 5500 rpm	Torque: 516 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4250 rpm	Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 39.7 ft.

Fuel Data

Source: www.edmunds.com

Options include the Rear Entertainment Package that adds a six-DVD changer with color monitor and two headphone jacks, as well as BMW Night Vision, adaptive cruise control, high-definition radio and rear side airbags.