Vehicle Description
2007 BMW Alpina B7 4 Door Sedan
This was the first BMW ALPINA to include the number 7 in its name
as a reference to the BMW 7 series. After a long development time,
ALPINA launched the BMW ALPINA B7 in 2004 - almost three years
after production of the B12 6.0 E-KAT ended. What made the new
drivetrain special was its mechanically driven radial compressor.
Performance wise, it boasted power of 500 hp and a torque of 700
Nm. The BMW ALPINA B7 was the first non-limited ALPINA model to be
launched on the American market. The start of a success story.
For consignment, a 103,927 title verified actual mile high
performance luxury sedan from across the Atlantic and now gracing
our Hallowed Halls. This 2007 BMW Alpina B7, with its utterly
distinctive, aloof, and elitist look, all you can think of is pure
automotive beauty when gazing upon this luxury sport sedan.
Menacing Jet Black bathes the exterior which sports a sunroof, and
on the inside is a charcoal black leather interior. Couple the
stunningly good looks with the amazingly powerful 500hp
supercharged V8 and we have a stealthy sleeper in our midst with
room for the whole family.
Exterior
The first thing one of these connoisseurs might notice on the
Alpina B7, it amounts to a hot rodded 7 series, are the mammoth,
concept car worthy 21-inch, 20 spoke BBS wheels. That's because
they are simply spectacular to behold. And that's before they start
moving; then the spokes blend together in an envy-inducing blur.
Splendid. Think the aggressive bodywork, extended front and rear
fascias and a rear spoiler that extends from the trunk. Know that
Alpina is confident enough in its aerodynamics to remove the speed
limiter, allowing a claimed 186 mph top speed that we didn't have
the facility to verify. From there our eyes are drawn to the tight
gaps and an aerodynamically designed grille and headlights,
integrated body matching bumpers and smooth framing for the windows
allow this car to slip right through the air that gets in its way
going forward. The iconic dual kidney bean grille is surrounded by
some highlighting chrome and is fronting the way, otherwise the car
is clean and free from embellishments with the exception of the
hood and trunk emblems. A smoked glass sunroof is installed up high
and the Jet Black finish is miles deep, showing only some stone
chip peppering and a few light scratches.
Interior
Stitched charcoal black leather adorns the door panels, seats, and
center console. This mixes with wood applique from somewhere within
the black forest, and molded black vinyl. The seats show very well
for the mileage, high back buckets with headrests also in charcoal
black leather, and power adjustments that would make a NASA
engineer envious. A nice original dash is upfront and houses all
the essentials and is fronted by a tech savvy steering wheel with
fingertip adjustments for phone and radio. Speaking of the radio,
it is an AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth radio unit and also features factory
installed navigation. A charcoal black headliner surrounds the
sunroof, and all is tight and tear free. In back a bench seat
stretches across and has the option to seat a 3rd party or lower
the armrest for two to travel in ultimate comfort. Charcoal Black
carpeting, presenting nearly new covers the floors and all is
looking really good!
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the meat and potatoes of this German wonder, a
supercharged 4.4 liter V8 power plant capable of making 500hp. This
is fed by EFI and has the ZF 6-speed automatic transmissions on
back. A 3.64 rear axle allows for a low gas using highway cruise.
Everything is very clean under this hood.
Undercarriage
The Germans just love over engineering things and this
undercarriage is no exception. Plenty of ground effect smoothing
panels, and independent suspension is all around, and of course the
OEM dual exhaust is on for the exhale. Power disc brakes are on all
4 corners with blingy red calipers and we note that things remain
drip and leak free down below.
Drive-Ability
Looking like your average sedan but this car is anything but, this
car handles like it's on rails. It smoked the test track, and I had
to go around several times as I had so much fun, plus I thoroughly
enjoyed all the bells, whistles and gizmos including the heated and
cooled plus massaging front seats. The mighty V8 can easily break
the tires loose when you get goosey with your boot and it also
exhibited good solid braking, and tight steering and everything was
working as it should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
A surprise performer, not because of the fact of it being a BMW
with Alpina heritage, but because this is a driver's car. One to be
enjoyed and be able to whisk your passengers to the country club
with luxury and room to spare. It's no slouch when it comes to pure
driving and certainly not underpowered with the V8. Nicely taken
care of, it could be a great second car, and you can make it your
daily driver or even your night on the town ride. You know, spend
some time with the wife...well...maybe not!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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