Thanks to BMW's brilliant xDrive AWD system, the 2,200+ kg luxury liner will hit the tonne in roughly 4.8 seconds without drama. The 6-speed autobox glides from cog to cog just like a ballerina going through a series of dynamic, yet nearly seamless, pirouettes. Yes, another one...
Here then lies the only issue I can find with the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7: Because production of these cars began in early 2010, the B7 features a 6-speed transmission instead of the 8-speed currently offered in the 2011 750i. This isn't really an issue, but I had to find something, right?
On the subject of “problems,” there's also the price. It's more like my problem. A 750i xDrive retails for $108,600; then you'll need to add an extra $43,400 for the ALPINA package. $152,000 is a hefty sum; but then larger, far larger, sums are spent on regular out-of-the-box cars.
It all becomes nearly irrelevant when on the road. The B7, like the 650i, can be limo-smooth or in the right mode or mood as close to an M7 (if there was such a car) as it could ever be. Steering is sufficiently sharp and the brakes are massively powerful. The slightest tap on the throttle sends all your worries out the handsome set of tailpipes and never will you regret parking your car anywhere as it will most likely be the only one of its kind.
This car is something extra special.
Here then lies the only issue I can find with the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7: Because production of these cars began in early 2010, the B7 features a 6-speed transmission instead of the 8-speed currently offered in the 2011 750i. This isn't really an issue, but I had to find something, right?
On the subject of “problems,” there's also the price. It's more like my problem. A 750i xDrive retails for $108,600; then you'll need to add an extra $43,400 for the ALPINA package. $152,000 is a hefty sum; but then larger, far larger, sums are spent on regular out-of-the-box cars.
It all becomes nearly irrelevant when on the road. The B7, like the 650i, can be limo-smooth or in the right mode or mood as close to an M7 (if there was such a car) as it could ever be. Steering is sufficiently sharp and the brakes are massively powerful. The slightest tap on the throttle sends all your worries out the handsome set of tailpipes and never will you regret parking your car anywhere as it will most likely be the only one of its kind.
This car is something extra special.
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| A 750i xDrive retails for $108,600; then you'll need to add an extra $43,400 for the ALPINA package. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
2011 BMW 7 Series Alpina B7 xDrive
2011 BMW 7 Series Alpina B7 xDrive
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