The “other” fantasy 7 Series, created by the cult heroes of Alpina in Buchloe, Germany, wrings 600 horsepower from a twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8—just one fewer horse than the V12. Torque is an ...

And it's not even based on the V12 BMW 7-Series. By Jay Ramey Published: Feb 13, 2019. ... The world's fastest sedan you can buy this year in the U.S. Alpina, as you recall, ...

The 5.7-liter B12 was introduced in 1995. It was based on the BMW 7 Series E38 and its M73 V12 engine. Alpina, known for blending luxury with performance, modified the engine for the B12.

There's also some internal competition from BMW -- the M760i is more for the driven than the driver, and its V12-stuffed body commands a $15,000 premium over the Alpina. The 2020 Alpina B7 is ...

As the new-generation 7 Series arrives, Alpina will be conspicuous by its absence. ... BMW Will Keep Making V12 Engines Until at Least 2023 BMW Will Keep Making V12 Engines Until at Least 2023.

In making the ultimate version of the 850i, Alpina worked its magic on the car’s 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 with it now delivering 350 hp at 3,500 rpm and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque at ...

In Alpina's case, that involves a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged 8-cylinder engine, pairing its 600 HP with 590 lb-ft. of torque. The company cooks up its own 8-speed transmission system too, ...

The B12 was introduced in 1988 and is based on the E32-generation BMW 7-Series. It was initially launched in 5.0 guise, fitted with a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated M70 V12 rated at 345 hp and 347 ...

Two hundred and five mph is the claimed top speed for the new 2020 Alpina B7 xDrive, which BMW—the company that builds the new 2020 BMW 7 Series on which it’s based—introduced earlier today.

BMWs are the ultimate driving machines, but from your banker’s point of view, what’s the ultimate BMW? Just looking at price, the 2022 7-Series M760i xDrive is pretty heady. And it’s quite a ...