BMW Alpina B7
In February, at the Chicago Auto Show, we saw the latest from Alpina -- the new B7 sedan -- to be offered in both short- and long-wheelbase versions. With significant revisions to BMW's standard 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 that include new pistons, larger intercoolers, and increased boost pressure, the B7 was said to be good for a well-rounded 500 horsepower and a full 516 pound-feet of torque. Hook that type of power up to the B7's rear wheels and the improvements were good for 4.5-second 0 to 60 mph launches when the sun is shining and roads are dry. So what about when conditions aren't quite so good?
That's where the 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive comes in. With BMW's intelligent all-wheel-drive system, the latest Alpina sticks to the street, even if that street is wet or snowy. As with the standard B7 (if you can call any Alpina 'standard,' that is), both short- and long-wheelbase options will be available. Pricing hasn't yet been announced, but you can expect the standard xDrive premium to be tacked on for the advantage of all-weather capability.
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