BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo Allrad [Reviews]

With the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo Allrad, for the first time, Morgane combines the powerful torque peak load of the optional all-wheel-drive for more traction and active safety of each and every driving situation.

BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo with all wheel drive Allrad exploit the technical potential of BMW xDrive system and its intelligent and dynamic distribution of drive power. And 'ever-changing and full axles front and rear torque distribution in a few milliseconds.

Alpina mapping unique torque distribution greatly improves handling and agility, especially in the turns, unexpected levels to sporty driving. In addition to providing maximum traction and acceleration, the system provides an exceptional level of active safety by constantly monitoring the situation and the driving torque distribution accordingly.

All-wheel-drive system with the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo are many electronic control systems, which means it can offer a uniquely wide range of dynamic driving experience, just like our demanding customers expect. Unique to the electronic suspension, which consists of adjusting the shock absorbers and variable Dynamic Drive (active roll stabilization), the driver can influence the dynamic distribution of torque all-wheel-drive system uses the Dynamic Drive Control button to select programs.

Comfort / Standard: Set-up for maximum safety and comfort, handling is clearly forgives and sudden changes in direction slight understeer met.

Sports: facilitate assertive behavior with active stabilizers programmed neutral handling reduces understeer.

Sport + professional drivers who are here to enjoy the special program, the bias torque is shifted from the main rear wheels, when levels of lateral acceleration and super-sporty driving style unprecedented luxury models. In addition, the DSC is automatically DTC mode, which reduces the intervention of the stability and allowing more slip at any time to the drive wheels.

What Sport Comfort, Normal or is selected, the system recognizes a lateral acceleration of 0.5 m/s2, such as driving and sports-oriented firm and increases the couple moved to the rear wheels without reducing stability.

The instantaneous torque distribution and fully variable remains active regardless of the chosen program and provides consistently high levels of traction and active safety in all situations, as when driving on roads varied.

In spite of a high torque of the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo Allrad intervention system in the DSC stability control braking or reducing engine power is rarely necessary, because an intelligent torque distribution is highly effective in neutralizing the directions below or oversteer at the beginning.

The Alpina B7 BMW Bi-Turbo Allrad tracks in and out of every corner like on rails - the levels of management, lateral acceleration, yaw rate and speed always determine the amount of torque to be provided to the shaft to ensure maximum progress forward.

All of this happens instantly and smoothly, the separation of powers goes to the driver noticing. It makes a smooth, fluid driving on winding roads sports, in particular, experience harmonious.

BMW Alpina B5 Touring Bi-Turbo (2011)

ALPINA cars are designated by their finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and everyday luxury. Add to that the exceptional functionality and the result is the new BMW ALPINA B5 Touring Bi-Turbo - the fastest of its kind!

Touring intelligently combines the sophistication of the exclusive right of Salo is pronounced with the functionality and versatility. Make no mistake, the Touring offers up to 1670 liters of storage space for luggage and a brilliant concept, even if its a luxury performance genes.

Finely honed suspension and frame assembly, combined with a variable shock absorbers makes comfort an exemplary ride and handling while providing a clear and excellent stability at high speeds.

Bi-Turbo V8 Touring accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8se 700nm of torque, combined with a unique 8-speed automatic sports SWITCH-TRONIC power is readily available. A modern, dynamic and well-toned look - ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring has all the right visual characteristics make it the ideal companion for business travelers.

Powertrain - Performance First Class and Economy

All-aluminum V8 produces 507 hp center (373 kW) at a moderate 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 700 Nm from 3000 rpm 4750. "Bi-Turbo" refers to two turbo-chargers configured in parallel, each feeding the cylinder banks. Specifically developed for large diameter turbine exhaust to allow the engine to provide both exceptional power and more torque, in particular the wide range of speeds, while maintaining excellent accelerator at low speeds.

A high-efficiency cooling system consists of a system of indirect cooling (air-to-water/water-to-air) taking short strokes, and increased flow intercooler. Systems ensures excellent thermodynamic efficiency of a large number of low-temperature radiator intercooler, as well as two water-air intercooler located near the engine. Effective MAHLE pistons are specifically designed to handle the pressures and temperatures up to 1.0 bar and the charging nominal ratio of 9.2:1 compression engine. Overall, this result is an impressive specific output 115.3 bhp (85kW) per liter and the total average pressure of 20.1 bar.

Direct injection and Double-VANOS promote ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is the best class performance, emissions and economy in this segment: 10.8l/100km / 26.2mpg (Touring: 10.9l/100km / 25.9mpg) and 252g/km ( Touring 255g/km), CO2 (measured according to the ECE combined).

DESIGN & INTERIOR - Craft Classic meets modern technology

The Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Alpina present typical virtues and the signals of the design of a new and compelling, with a refreshing and dynamic aspect. Both the sedan and Touring silhouette begins with a front catch the attention which is strong and confident, and end with a harmonic and elegant bag. ALPINA brand runs two tubes artistically integrated into the rear valence has a discrete diffuser. The fixture can be removed if necessary, the client must want to be able to tow a trailer optional. In combination with the rear spoiler (sedan), Bi-Turbo B5 Total ALPINA aerodynamics package provides the highest degree of security and stability, especially at high speeds. The resulting reduction in lift, depending on the speed, can reach a remarkable 60% -30%, front and back.

The interior reveals the password provided to suggest that the unique pedigree discreet Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo. The level of standard equipment is complete: leather interior, comfort seats versatile and adjustable, navigation system with Bluetooth excellent preparation, and all xenon headlights ensure that the driver and passenger comfort. The Lavalina hand-stitched leather steering wheel can be placed SWITCH-TRONIC exactly as required to see the indicators ALPINA blue with black panel technology LCD with electrically adjustable steering column. The traditional ALPINA Myrtle Burl wood offers a warm - only available in the U.S. Pacific coast, which grows from cultivated forests of Laurel trees dedicated to this purpose. ALPINA Piano lacquer interior trim optional diamond silver diagonally, offers a modern alternative and equally exclusive.

Hot cabin and modern treatments promote a feeling of wellbeing. For those who do the same reward as something unique, exclusive and volume to the ALPINA philosophy of craft work offer an almost infinite range of customization.

TRANSMISSION - Eight-speed all-rounder

Adapted and tested in collaboration with ZF, the tip SWITCH-TRONIC Sport automatic transmission 8 speed sets a new benchmark. With the creed of the ALPINA philosophy guide our engineers have spent thousands of hours of development and testing to ensure that no automatic transmission performance of other methods to provide this level of comfort and performance.

A mixture of eight speeds and plenty of torque provides exceptional comfort gear changes without significant disruption of power - only with the acoustics of a dynamic and a tachometer to provide feedback on the activities of transmission. 700nm of torque means that the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo excels at cruising speed through the high speed turn minimum speed will benefit both consumers and comfort.

Using the Sport (S), the mode of travel, an entirely different nature is revealed: the transfer is clear and unmistakable now. Innovative single-cylinder fade (the so-called Einzelzylinderausblendung "in German), originally designed for use in race car ALPINA B6 GT3, makes for a very rapid change, which takes only milliseconds. Second of load transfer, injection of the cylinder since fuel is suspended in a split second, to create necessary to reduce the torque requirements of the automatic transmission up-shift. The advantage over a typical way to slow down the timing of the change are much faster, to improve the thermal efficiency of dynamic exhaust temperatures and lower fuel economy. Every time the pressure change associated with a deep burble.

SWITCH-TRONIC buttons for use in manual shift (M), ergonomics and unobstrusively located behind the steering wheel and allows the driver to take full control of the transmission. The system allows multiple simultaneous downgrade in milliseconds, so the transmission will skip several gears, depending on engine load and speed. In this way, 8-speed transmission with automatic Alpina Sport SWITCH-TRONIC is revealed as a feature of travel entitlement extremely multifaceted any and all situations.

Automatic up-shift means that the data transfer time to switch to a higher gear, after a certain threshold speed has been exceeded with the current gear. In some driving situations, this may not be desired, for example, while driving race-oriented, or for example, faced with many narrow hair-pin corners. Simultaneous choice of both Sport, Sport +, or SDC-off with the Dynamic Drive Control key and selecting the Mode Shift M (transfer) until you turn off the automatic shift funtion. Transmission to the selected gear until the maximum speed (electronically limited), and not automatically change gears.

Intelligent switch to a state-of-the-art engine and transmission technologies allow ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo stunning performance figures: only 4.7 (Touring: 4.8) seconds, 0-100 km / h / 0-62 mph is necessary, on the way up to a maximum speed of 307 km / h / 191 mph (Touring: 303 km / h / 188 mph). Massive feature of braking in the form of high-performance vented brake (front: 374mm/14.7in behind 345mm/14.6in) assures better braking purebred sports cars.

BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo [Reviwevs]

With the new Bi-Turbo BMW Alpina B7 Alpina introduced the fourth generation of cars based on BMW 7 Series. Most notable predecessors include BMW B7 Alpina B12 6.0 and that has raised the bar in the luxury sedan segment for high performance. New interpretation and the entire state of the art, the BMW Alpina B7 Turbo Drive Bi-exclusive, athletics and comfort in perfect harmony.

Yielding a fine of torque and power will be charged 4.4-liter V8, and, together with an electronically adjustable suspension active roll stabilization, B7 BMW Alpina Bi-Turbo promises to provide the variety of driving experiences so varied that it is unheard of in car of this class. The development of the traditional 20-spoke 21 "Alpina Classic wheels emphasize fresh design language can be found throughout the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo, and impart a distinctive appearance and a strong attitude.

ENGINE - first class in terms of performance and economy

Bi-Turbo model designation, which now graces the flagship sedan of the BMW Alpina implies greater efficiency and torque-laden than its predecessor, at the same time consumption.

All yields aluminum 4395 cm3 V8 507 horsepower global peak (373 kW) at 5500rpm with a moderate maximum torque of 700 Nm between 3000-4750 rpm. Two turbocharged engines built specifically for Alpina, one located above each of the two banks of cylinders V8, are responsible for forced induction. Turbochargers work in parallel with the turbine blades of generous dimensions of 44 mm and diameter.

The depth of operation of the engine's potential is realized by maximizing the indirect intercooler (air-water/water-air) with routes of entry of short extensions to optimize the flow intercooler. The three heat exchangers, heat exchanger built into the low temperature block heater, and the two engines almost intercoolers are expanded by 35%, which guarantees high thermodynamic efficiency.

High-performance engine pistons are in their work, carefully designed to withstand the forces created by the thermo-dynamic compression 9.2:1 and a maximum thrust turbo 1.0 bar. The result is a huge special power 115hp (85kW) per liter, with a maximum average pressure of 20.1 bar, even among the benchmark established for sports cars.

Other technical intricacies of this high-tech, EU5 evaluated include petrol engine with direct injection and double VANOS. They contribute largely to the B7 BMW Alpina Bi-Turbo is "Best in Class" Fuel Economy l/100km 12.1 [23.4 Imp. MPG], and an emissions rating of 282g/km of CO2 (combined fuel economy according to ECE).

BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo provides evidence in form of its features and technical data, that high levels of performance and fuel economy are not necessarily in favor of a contradiction in terms. Finishing with two dual tailpipes polished stainless steel exhaust system Alpina V8 offers a deep and sonorous, but not intrusive that has come to expect from Alpine.

Powertrain COMFORT - SINGLE SUPERIOR

BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo is the result of the consistent implementation of the philosophy of Alpine, in itself, reason for the strong and elegant BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo shines in everyday use.

A look at the torque and power graph is sufficient to note that BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo accelerates violently yet effortlessly very low revs. The maximum torque is available from an exceptionally wide range of tours, from 3000 to 4750 rpm. This broad power band, coupled with exquisite speed ZF six-speed sports automatic pampers occupants with remarkably high levels of comfort drive smoothly in every driving situation.

Alpine SWITCH-TRONIC, which has been programmed to move exceptionally soft and comfortable to use Auto-shift offers a range of features to suit every taste and situation, through sports and extra-manual mode. Driving the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo is a completely different experience when using the buttons located behind the steering wheel to manually select the gears of an automatic transmission. In this way the changes come a few hundred milliseconds, and with minimal interruption of transmission of electricity compares favorably to even the best dual-clutch transmissions. As a result, the BMW Alpina B7 Turbo Bi-road speed from 0-100 km / h 4.7 seconds, pressing her with passion electronically limited top speed of 280 kmh. Although there is rarely need such a hurry, ventilated and generously proportioned (374 mm in diameter.

front 370 mm rear) high performance brake system guarantees deceleration on an equal footing with pure sports cars.

Suspension - harmony, time, attractive, rich

Gone are the days when a trip purely "hard and sports" was a deliberate feature of suspension set-up. The search for truly neutral is still a smart way to proceed, resulting in better what is technically possible. In achieving this goal, a little 'shorter springs individually calibrated to reduce the ride height front and rear by 15 mm and 10 mm respectively.

Together with 21 "suspension wheel and tire combination is both sensitive to inputs and direct sense, but without the harshness of a pure suspension sportsoriented through the large living room with an agility usually associated with only very minor sport sedans . The lightweight 21 "wheels, with their new interpretation of the design Alpina CLASSIC wheels shod with specially selected offset introduced MICHELIN: 245/35 R21 285/30 R21 front and rear. Previous Run-Flat technology, conventional tires used to ensure a smooth and comfortable sophistication that is rare today.

Alpina has integrated state of the art-technology electronics and clever suspension, subtly adapting the strict requirements of our customers. As part of standard equipment BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, you must enable the suspension system with Electronic Damping Control and Dynamic Drive Dynamic (active roll stabilization) driver to choose between three different suspension settings: Comfort, Normal and Sport. They are deliberately calibrated to give distinctly different set-ups that affect the characteristics of the damper, active roll stabilization and the parameters of the assist power steering, throttle response algorithms and amortization expense of reversal. BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo offers unprecedented versatility driver that provides comfort over long distances as easily as the back road pace, always with maximum pleasure and safety.

Experienced riders are not prevented from pushing the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo unit at the limit: sport, more so automatically changes the traction control systems on the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), an extension of the DSC. This helps drive change over the wheel and a delayed response by the traction control system.

Design and Interior - Scalable up to the last bit

In the dynamic, elegant and powerful -. The silhouette of the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo is significantly influenced by the evolutionary design of new 21 "Alpina wheels CLASSIC A turbine-type three-dimensional curved guides of each of the 20 rays from the center of the wheel rim, when they have a machined surface. Depending on the angle of the observer is the speed of rotation of the wheels and the light, the look of this classic wheel changing. Of course, they still have the tire valve refined air, safely and in style behind lockable covers.

In real life, "form follows function" of fashion, a typical combination with Alpina front of Fresh-air transmission system and engine oil cooler, which is separated from the main module cooling system to improve efficiency. Design of the front and rear spoilers and aerodynamically-oriented benefits, reduces lift on the front and back of 30% and 15%. To the left and right, the exhaust system with two dual tailpipes are perfectly integrated into the rear skirt, and saw the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo power.

By climbing into the BMW B7 Alpina Bi-Turbo, we see immediately Alpina side skirts, which is finely illuminated in blue. The SWITCH-TRONIC steering wheel, 385mm in diameter, and the gloved hand in the finest, most comfortable leather LAVA Lina. In view of the driver, with red needles on a field instrument cluster ring of blue, where a Black LCD panel is responsible for notifying the driver with important information. Exclusive luxury interior trim in the form of Myrtle burl, burr close Laurel is found on the Pacific coast of the United States, gives a warm and traditional. Optional inside Alpina piano lacquer with his money, lozenges diagonally, offers a modern alternative and equally exclusive.

Discrete metal emblems adorn the upper seatbacks Alpina leather seating comfort, as standard equipment a full metallic paint or a navigation system with Bluetooth telephone preparation.

Even the engine compartment is a subtle signature in an orderly manner by presenting a new design Alpina engine cover.

New BMW Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo with 400 Ponies Available for Order in the UK

Following its recent world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new BMW 335i-based Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available for order in the UK with first deliveries to start in July.

Offered in four-door saloon, Touring, Coupe and hardtop Convertible forms, the new B3 S comes with a modified 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight six upgraded to deliver a hefty 400HP at 6,000 rpm and 540Nm or 398.3 lb-ft of peak torque.

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