Although the exterior changes are subtle, but still obvious, the cabin's are equally subtle but far less obvious. This is by no means a negative point. As a starting point, the BMW 750i xDrive is as sumptuous and luxurious as they get. You would be forgiven for not noticing the exclusive-to-this-car Myrtle Burl wood or Piano Black interior trim. If you missed the Lavalina hand-stitched leather ALPINA-logo emblazoned steering wheel or ALPINA-blue illuminated door sills, you may need to get your eyes checked.
Even if you are oblivious to these enhancements, it matters little in the end. The active and ventilated front seats will have you begging ALPINA and BMW to make a set for your living room or study such is the comfort provided. Facing you are gauges and switchgear of the finest craftsmanship, and of the utmost quality. The rear deluxe bench is fit for a king, however, it's up front you want to be.
Seeing as this is, after all, a 7-Series BMW, it is chock-full of electronic witchcraft and wizardry. One of my personal faves is the soft-close doors; no longer is it necessary to slam the door, as each one is motorized and will shut itself completely after having been nudged against the mechanism. Novel as this may be, it's BMW's sophisticated iDrive and ginormous 10.25” screen that deserve even more attention. As the focal point of the interior, it controls everything smartly. There's much more, but let's get to the heart of the ALPINA: BMW's aluminum 4.4-litre TwinPower Turbo V8.
As you would expect, especially from a tuner awash in racing heritage, the B7's got muscle and lots of it. In the normal 750i, the TP-T V8 lashes out 400 hp. Been there, done that. With the twist of a wrench and the stroke of a key, ALPINA has managed to extrapolate 25% more power out of this engine. Yes, that's 500 hp. But don't be surprised, as this engine serves as the base for the M5's 560-hp beast. Gotta love V8s with turbo!
Obviously, that's but half the story. The other comes in the form of 516 lb.-ft of torque. I noted in my 650i Cab review that its power was capable of manhandling the earth's crust and that the M5/M6 will change the direction of our planet's rotation. The ALPINA slots itself somewhere in the middle. Essentially, it'll move mountains, but in such a polite and polished manner that you may not even notice the Florida-size shadow you're casting at 270 km/h... I know, the analogy is a little strained, but picture it in your mind for a moment.
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| Novel as this may be, it's BMW's sophisticated iDrive and ginormous 10.25” screen that deserve even more attention. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
Even if you are oblivious to these enhancements, it matters little in the end. The active and ventilated front seats will have you begging ALPINA and BMW to make a set for your living room or study such is the comfort provided. Facing you are gauges and switchgear of the finest craftsmanship, and of the utmost quality. The rear deluxe bench is fit for a king, however, it's up front you want to be.
Seeing as this is, after all, a 7-Series BMW, it is chock-full of electronic witchcraft and wizardry. One of my personal faves is the soft-close doors; no longer is it necessary to slam the door, as each one is motorized and will shut itself completely after having been nudged against the mechanism. Novel as this may be, it's BMW's sophisticated iDrive and ginormous 10.25” screen that deserve even more attention. As the focal point of the interior, it controls everything smartly. There's much more, but let's get to the heart of the ALPINA: BMW's aluminum 4.4-litre TwinPower Turbo V8.
As you would expect, especially from a tuner awash in racing heritage, the B7's got muscle and lots of it. In the normal 750i, the TP-T V8 lashes out 400 hp. Been there, done that. With the twist of a wrench and the stroke of a key, ALPINA has managed to extrapolate 25% more power out of this engine. Yes, that's 500 hp. But don't be surprised, as this engine serves as the base for the M5's 560-hp beast. Gotta love V8s with turbo!
Obviously, that's but half the story. The other comes in the form of 516 lb.-ft of torque. I noted in my 650i Cab review that its power was capable of manhandling the earth's crust and that the M5/M6 will change the direction of our planet's rotation. The ALPINA slots itself somewhere in the middle. Essentially, it'll move mountains, but in such a polite and polished manner that you may not even notice the Florida-size shadow you're casting at 270 km/h... I know, the analogy is a little strained, but picture it in your mind for a moment.
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| The 2,200+ kg luxury liner will hit the tonne in roughly 4.8 seconds without drama. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |