- This particular B7 Alpina is the AWD version which only comes in the extended wheelbase
- It is loaded to the top with every possible option, which is more than the RWD regular wheel base B7, all listed below but there are even more...
- 5037 LBS
- 8 speed automatic with manual shifting
- Alpina Blue Metallic over Canberra Beige with Nappa Leather Upholstery
- Power everything
- Rear seat entertainment package: includes (1) dual 9.2" high resolution tilt-adjustable screens, single disc DVD player in rear of centre console, (2) aux inputs in rear of centre console, rear iDrive controller
- All 3 rear window sun shades automatic
- Heads up display
- Heated and cooled air ventilated seats front and back
- Keyless entry and start
- Alpina badging
- Bluetooth
- Massage front seats
- 2 Alpina pillows ($700 each, both included)
- Premium Hi-Fi sound system
- Brake energy regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power
- Self levelling rear air suspension
- Soft close doors
- Rear spoiler
- Comfort access system
- Remote trunk release
- Dynamic cruise control w/braking function
- Active cruise control w/stop & go
- BMW on-board HDD-based navigation system
- Voice recognition control for telephone/navigation/audio
- Front & rear park distance control
- Rear view camera
- Surround view
- Side view camera
- Night vision w/pedestrian detection: warning sounds & symbols,
- Active blind spot detection
- Lane departure warning
- Crash sensor: fuel cutoff, doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on, battery safety terminal activation
- Power safety belt pre-tensioners
- Front safety belt force limiters: pyrotechnic tensioning system
- Child safety rear door locks
- Emergency trunk release
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Alpina upgraded brakes, larger front and back
- Alpina upgraded suspension
- Alpina upgraded engine to 540 HP & 538 Lb-Ft of torque
- Starting price of $170,000 CAD for this top of the line B7 Alpina in 2013
Performance figures:
0-100 km/h: 3.8 sec
0-160 km/h: 9.0 sec
0-240 km/h: 23.3 sec
Rolling start: 8-100 km/h: 4.9 sec
¼-mile: 12.2 sec @ 185 km/h
Top speed (drag limited): 300 km/h
Braking: 110-0 km/h: 160 ft
Roadholding: 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.93 g
Issues/Flaws
- The car truly has been trouble free
- Currently no issues or flaws
- Perhaps the odd scratch on a car with 160,000km but nothing significant or actually noticeable
- Truly mint interior and exterior
- Has been very reliable during my ownership, only selling because its time to get a newer B7 Alpina
Modifications & included equipment
- No modifications, all stock
- 2 Alpina pillows $700 each, both included
Recent service history
- Just serviced at local Maranello BMW dealer:
June 3, 2021:
- New engine oil
- New air filter elements
- New spark plugs
- Complete vehicle check
- Front and rear brakes practically new
- New oil cooling pipe and outlets
- Replaced all transmission lines and all new transmission oil
- Heavy duty degrease
- Install and balance new tire
- Full interior and exterior detail
Total Labor: $3745.46
Total Parts: $1378.81
+ other charges, Total Cost: $5800.00
June 23, 2021:
- Replaced two front forward control arms
- Replaced two rearward front control arms
- Replaced left front axle