US Official launch of the BMW ALPINA B7 At Chicago MotorShow

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US Official launch of the BMW ALPINA B7 At Chicago MotorShow

Post by neil » Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:19 pm

I meant to mention this the other day and I've still not put up the official news story. However here's a short video of the unveiling....

Chicago 2007 B7 unviel

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Post by Sunnyville » Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:41 pm

very VERY nice :D

Just one thing I noticed though. WHY do Alpina keep on putting the crap standard mirrors on ????
I had the M3 ones on my car for a while and now that I have taken them off the standard ones look REALLY bad. IMO Alpina should have definitely put the nice shaped auto folding ones on. Not sure if they do these for the 7 though???

Still it is funny how everyone wants to take a shot of the dash :D

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Post by ALPB1033 » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:26 am

Neil,

Is this the face lift model as the head light is different. This does look like a 5 series headlamp.

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Post by jacoda434 » Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:37 am

what price is it in the states

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Post by neil » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:59 am

Video featuring Kris Odwarka on Motor Trend:

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Nice run down on the B7 by Kris

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Post by neil » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:11 pm

jacoda434 wrote:what price is it in the states
$115,695

There are a few options:

Rear Door Side Impact Airbags 385
Comfort Access (keyless start and entry) STD
Power Rear Window and Side Window Sunshades STD
American Walnut Wood Interior Trim STD
Dark Ash Wood Trim NC
ALPINA Myrtle Wood Trim NC
Ski Bag STD
Active Cruise Control 2,200
Night Vision 2,200
HD Radio 500
SIRIUS Satellite Radio STD
Gas Guzzler Tax 1,300

Rear Entertainment Package (ZRP) 2,200


I particularly like: Gas Guzzler Tax 1,300 !!

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Post by neil » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:28 pm

I've just added some of the information in the Official BMW ALPINA B7 Press release here:

US Press Release Here

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Post by neil » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:39 pm

For reference the B7 was actually premiered earlier at the Canadian International Motorshow

see this related thread:

B7 premiere at Canadian International Motor Show

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Post by alpina46 » Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:04 pm

Kris is so right when he says it handles like a sports car :shock: its amazing really for a car its size.

When i drove the B7 last year with Kris onboard it was hard to get over the size and weight of the car i was coming into an s-bend and Kris told me to flick it into the corner at 120kph ( like it was a small sports car) :shock: and it stuck like super glue. :D

Truely an amazing car 8)
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Post by Steve A » Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:38 pm

that car looks amazing!
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Post by ALPB1033 » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:44 am

The B7 is cheap over there. Including all the options listed it only cost about 64,000 sterling, about the same as the B5 in Uk.

When are we going to import our own then?

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Post by trev0006 » Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:37 am

I can't believe how this car has dropped its price to $60000 with only 10k miles here is the US. touring tires rc gas car buell motorcycle car search parts

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