New Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo supersaloon to be launched in Geneva

The new Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo will be revealed at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the most powerful and most luxurious model in the bespoke vehicle manufacturer's range.

An Alpina-optimised 4.4-litre V8 delivers 600bhp and 800Nm of torque, allowing the supersaloon to sprint from 0-100km/h in just four seconds, and on to a top speed of 310km/h. 

"The B7 Bi-Turbo has been developed to combine very high levels of comfort with astonishing performance and driving dynamics," explains Alpina GB Brand Manager Gary Lott. "The 70-strong Alpina engineering team, with exceptional access to BMW data and facilities, has not compromised. At the touch of a button, this remarkable vehicle sharpens to provide the agility and lateral dynamics normally associated with a more focussed sportscar, while still retaining the ride quality of a luxury saloon."

One of the keys to this combination of comfort and handling is maintaining the lowest appropriate weight, complementing BMW's investments in groundbreaking lightweight technologies. The car will also have air suspension, Active Roll Stabilisation and Alpina-tuned active rear steering. Alpina's chassis electronics specialists have developed their own calibration for the Dynamic Traction Control system to ensure that the characteristics of the engine and transmission can be fully exploited for maximum performance and driver enjoyment.

Inside, the new B7 Bi-Turbo can be specified with an almost limitless range of options. Standard equipment includes high-end Nappa leather, a leather-covered instrument panel, ceramic applications on selected control elements, soft close doors, a full-colour Head-Up Display and a rear view camera. Door sills are enhanced by Alpina Blue illumination of the B7 model inscriptions coordinating with interior Alpina Blue mood lighting features.

The unique Alpina styling of the exterior can be enriched by Alpina's iconic decal sets along the sides and on the front spoiler, while the interior of each car is finished with a unique, numbered production plaque on the centre console.