The New BMW Alpina B7 Biturbo Allrad

For the first time, Alpina in B7 Biturbo Allrad combines its powerful, torque-laden flagship with an optional all-wheel-drive system for even more traction and active safety in every and any driving situation.

The B7 Bi-Turbo with all-wheel-drive exploits the technical potential of BMW’s xDrive System and its intelligent and dynamic distribution of drive power. It continuously and fully variable distributes torque between the front and rear axle within milliseconds.

According to BMW, “Alpina’s unique mapping of the torque distribution markedly enhances driving dynamics and agility, especially when cornering, enabling unexpected levels of sporty handling. In addition to offering maximum available traction under acceleration, the system provides exceptional levels of active safety by constantly monitoring the driving situation and distributing torque accordingly.”

More importantly, “in combination with the electronic suspension, consisting of Variable Damper Control and Dynamic Drive (active roll stabilization), the driver can influence the dynamic torque distribution of the all-wheel-drive system using the Drive Dynamic Control buttons to select between the programs.” Three modes are available: Comfort / Normal, Sport, and Sport+.

Power comes from a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 500 bhp (373kW / 507 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. While BMW declined to release performance specifications, however, the non-all-wheel drive B7 Biturbo accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds.

BMW will also use the New York Auto Show to stage the North American debuts of the new 5-Series, the updated 3-Series Coupe / Convertible, and the facelifted X5.

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