BMW unveiled the facelifted X7 in April this year and literally hours later Alpina showed off its version of the large SUV. The XB7 received the same split headlight face as the donor vehicle and now the performance family hauler gets even more power. There’s a new announcement coming from Buchloe and there are a few things in it worth discussing.
First and foremost, the front fascia design remains virtually unchanged, meaning there’s a pair of split headlights surrounding the huge grilles. The grilles are illuminated and a cascade lighting function is available, which can also be activated while driving. The unique Alpina aprons give the SUV a very aggressive look and at the rear there is a pair of redesigned exhaust pipes that are perfectly integrated into the bumper.
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The large utility sits on standard 21-inch wheels wrapped in 285/45R21 tires front and rear. There is an optional set of 23-inch alloys with a 20-spoke Alpina Classic design finished in anthracite. The German automaker has cooperated with Pirelli for a set of special performance summer tires measuring 285/35R23 front and 325/35R23 rear. Brembo’s four-piston brake calipers hide behind the wheels at the front.
Under the hood, the XB7 gets BMW’s new 4.4-liter (S68) twin-turbo V8 with mild-hybrid technology. After significant modifications by Alpina engineers, the mill now develops 630 horsepower (470 kilowatts), up from 621 hp (457 kW) previously announced. Peak torque remains unchanged at 590 lb-ft (800 Newton-meters), available from 1,800 rpm through to 5,600 rpm. Power reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
This powerful setup ensures the large SUV can accelerate from standstill to 60 miles per hour (0-96 kilometers per hour) in just 3.9 seconds, while top speed is 180 mph (290 km/h) . The classic quarter-mile sprint takes 12.4 seconds.
The XB7 comes with hardware that ensures the vehicle stays stable when cornering. It includes an intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an electronically variable limited-slip differential. The degree of locking is continuously adjusted based on many factors, such as wheel speed, coefficients of friction and steering angle.
The highlight inside the cabin is the latest generation of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system, which comes with improved voice control functionality and a higher degree of customization available. Within the safety service, there’s a new system that uses GPS data and recorded path data from previous steering inputs to record and store up to ten different parking maneuvers.
Alpina is now accepting orders for the refreshed XB7 in the US with pricing starting at $145,000 without a $995 destination charge. The first deliveries are scheduled for the first months of next year.
BMW unveiled the facelifted X7 in April this year and literally hours later Alpina showed off its version of the large SUV. The XB7 received the same split headlight face as the donor vehicle and now the performance family hauler gets even more power. There’s a new announcement coming from Buchloe and there are a few things in it worth discussing.
First and foremost, the front fascia design remains virtually unchanged, meaning there’s a pair of split headlights surrounding the huge grilles. The grilles are illuminated and a cascade lighting function is available, which can also be activated while driving. The unique Alpina aprons give the SUV a very aggressive look and at the rear there is a pair of redesigned exhaust pipes that are perfectly integrated into the bumper.
19 Pictures
The large utility sits on standard 21-inch wheels wrapped in 285/45R21 tires front and rear. There is an optional set of 23-inch alloys with a 20-spoke Alpina Classic design finished in anthracite. The German automaker has cooperated with Pirelli for a set of special performance summer tires measuring 285/35R23 front and 325/35R23 rear. Brembo’s four-piston brake calipers hide behind the wheels at the front.
Under the hood, the XB7 gets BMW’s new 4.4-liter (S68) twin-turbo V8 with mild-hybrid technology. After significant modifications by Alpina engineers, the mill now develops 630 horsepower (470 kilowatts), up from 621 hp (457 kW) previously announced. Peak torque remains unchanged at 590 lb-ft (800 Newton-meters), available from 1,800 rpm through to 5,600 rpm. Power reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
This powerful setup ensures the large SUV can accelerate from standstill to 60 miles per hour (0-96 kilometers per hour) in just 3.9 seconds, while top speed is 180 mph (290 km/h) . The classic quarter-mile sprint takes 12.4 seconds.
The XB7 comes with hardware that ensures the vehicle stays stable when cornering. It includes an intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system and an electronically variable limited-slip differential. The degree of locking is continuously adjusted based on many factors, such as wheel speed, coefficients of friction and steering angle.
The highlight inside the cabin is the latest generation of BMW’s iDrive infotainment system, which comes with improved voice control functionality and a higher degree of customization available. Within the safety service, there’s a new system that uses GPS data and recorded path data from previous steering inputs to record and store up to ten different parking maneuvers.
Alpina is now accepting orders for the refreshed XB7 in the US with pricing starting at $145,000 without a $995 destination charge. The first deliveries are scheduled for the first months of next year.