BMW`s strongest arm Alpina, has recently released details of its brand-new model, the B4 S Bi-Turbo Edition 99, which is no other than the hardcore variant of the M4. It is more powerful, heavily-modified at the exterior and with a unique interior that sets it apart.

We are dealing here with a limited-run edition of just 99 units built worldwide, with the coupe being manufactured in left-hand drive mode. In Germany, prices start from €74,705 for the Coupe and €80,756 for the Convertbile.

Visually, the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo Edition 99 features two exterior paintjobs, like Grigio Medio grey and Fire Orange, which along with the new visual enhancements, increase its aggressive look. Speaking of which, the body style has now been fitted with gloss black trimmings for the front grilles and window surrounds.

There is also the new set of Ferric Grey 20-inch alloys finished in Alpina spoke design as standard. However, you can also get the optional Sapphire Black and Mineral White.

The details inside are also one-of-a-kind, the interior welcoming customers with Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, Alpina gauges in dark blue, sports seats and paddle shifters, leather on the edges of the floor mats, stainless steel production plate and a couple more.

As for more power and performance, Alpina has also introduced a set of new mechanical parts that indeed makes it far more advanced than the standard M4. There is the new and fine-tuned adaptive suspension, bespoke springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and connecting links, as well as body reinforcements which increase stiffness front and rear, respectively.

Under the hood, the Alpina B4 S Bi-Turbo Edition 99 comes with an upgraded 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine, churning out an impressive 332 kW and 660 Nm of torque, and which allows an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.9 seconds, in the coupe form. On the other hand, the convertible is a tad slower, managing 3.4 seconds. The top speed stops at 306 /h.

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Until BMW unveils the new BMW M5 Touring at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, we are glad to see its alternative in the shape of the 2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo wagon, recently released at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, along with the sedan sibling. The models are also highlighted in a short video presentation.

Visually, the new 2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo wagon features the same Alpina Blue and Alpina Green metallic paintjobs like the sedan, adding as well an extremely aggressive aero package, highlighted by the 20-inch alloy wheels with blue brake calipers.

Other distinctive body style features also refer to the newly-added air inlet on the front apron with the “Alpina” lettering in various colours.

Inside, the cabin welcomes you with luxurious and high-end materials like Nappa leather upholstery, Alpina steering wheel with blue/green stitching, illuminated door sills, optional wood trims, piano lacquer finish surrounding some parts of the cabin and so on.

Under the hood, the 2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo packs the same 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine with impressive 608 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, being sent to all wheels vial an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, which is just a little bit slower than the sedan`s 3.5 seconds. The top speed is set at 330 km/h.

Once arriving on the German market first, the sedan will kick off from 94,118 euros, while the wagon will be set at 96,891 euros. In case you want more goodies than the standard offerings, you could also add the 2,773-euro limited-slip differential, high-performance brakes for an extra 1,495 euros, or the head-up display available at 1,000 euros.

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In case you want to compete against an extremely powerful version from AMG – like the new S-Class – or the likes from Audi S8, then you will have to buy the all-new 2017 Alpina B7 xDrive, recently unveiled and coming with a lot of performance and high-end features, that would leave a stock 7-Series from BMW out in dust.

More than that, in case you are not impressed by the new B7 then you should check out an exquisite model wearing the exotic Java Green Metallic and being displayed for a short period of time at BMW Abu Dhabi.

I personally have to admit that it comes with an exquisite treatment at the exterior, the model being adorned with high-end components from BMW` M Performance division. The model seen here mainly comes with luxury highlights inside the cabin.

We are looking here at an extremely high-class interior, thanks to the Individual package, consisting of special wooden trim on the dashboard, doors, center console, all of them complementing the car`s exterior body wrap.

Since we are looking here at a model which is based on a luxury package rather than a performance kit, we have reasons to believe that this Java Green Metallic 2017 Alpina B7 comes with the stock yet high-performance engine.

Underneath, the model brags with a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine, developing a staggering 608 horsepower, available between 5,750 rpm and 6,250 rpm, and a massive 800 horsepower, available at 3,000 rpm.

This also means that the model is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.6 seconds, at a top speed of 311 km/h. So we have got a complete car, with both luxury cabin, exquisite exterior and impressive performance, all-in-one. The model can be also admired in the amazing media gallery below.

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We do our best to keep tabs on BMW’s progress and we cover just about everything they do. By the looks of things, so does specialist tuner Alpina.

Having given the F01 BMW 7 Series facelift a proper going over they’ve decided it’s worthy of their approval. That’s why they updated their B7.

The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo was always a great car, the F01 BMW 7 Series is a great car, the new facelift is well thought out, can you imagine the result?

It retains the same basic structure, the same suspension underpinnings, the same interior and the same prestigious presence.

Alpina did fit the new tweaks of the BMW 7 Series fancy headlights and while they did stick with the 4.4 liter TwinPower turbocharged V8 engine it’s a little different now.

The final output was raised by some 40 horsepower and 22 lb-ft of torque bringing the grand total to 540 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque.

That’s reasonably impressive since while it’s a few ponies short of the 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 BMW themselves fit in the 760 Li.

With so much power available it’s no wonder that the facelifted Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo can go from 0 to 62 in just 4.3 seconds and that it can hit a top speed of 194 mph.

More importantly, there’s a lot of extra equipment that’s going to be fitted as standard now. The list includes auto start-stop, BMW’s Active protection system and the ceramic coated secondary controls.

All of these make for nice changes being the sort of “going the extra mile” attention to detail that makes Alpina stand out as a tuner.

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Alpina gave their B5 Bi-Turbo an update and forgot to make the usual pompous announcements about it. Or did they?

After all, Alpina is a tuner that’s well known for a close relationship with the Bavarian manufacturer and the discrete appearance of their cars.

The Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is a tuning proposition of one of our favorite cars at the moment, the F10 BMW 5 Series.

The engine chosen to create the B5 Bi-Turbo is the fastest powerplant you can have on a 5 Series without any M division involvement. That means that at the heart of the equation stands a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

In standard trim, this powerplant would develop 408 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. In the original updated B5 Bi-Turbo version of the F10 this engine developed 507 horsepower and 511 lb-ft of torque.

Those aren’t exactly the sort of figures that make you feel like you need more but the German tuner will still make that offer available. With the new setup the same engine pushes out 540 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque.

That is very nearly the same amount of performance the F10 BMW M5 delivers, but the handling package isn’t equally impressive.

Despite that, the Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is an attractive proposition since it looks stunning and comes with no performance muzzles.

Final performance figures are rated at a 0 to 62 time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed figure of 198 mph.

Pricing and further details on the Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo should appear in Geneva as the German tuner plans to showcase it at the Motor Show.

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Following immense speculation, hundreds of renderings and millions of opinions on what Alpina’s B5 Bi Turbo will look like we finally have something to clear things up.

The image you see above is an official teaser of the specialist BMW tuner’s future creation that will be based on the new F10 BMW 5 Series.

Alpina has unveiled today this first image of the B5 Bi-Turbo and along with the event stated that the car will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed which will take place in July between 1st and 4th.

Alpina have announced that, as always, their future car captures the essence of BMW but adds some exclusivity combined with luxurious performance, elegant styling and sporty handling. While the last three may be more or less available with the F10 BMW 5 Series the first one isn’t really going to apply.

The gathering of all of these elements in the design of the Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo will be obvious within the fresh and modern design that takes inspirations from the 2010 BMW Alpina B3 S Biturbo but with more of an Alpina B7 look to it.

Since no specs were released on the car there’s one more thing to make you look forward to the Goodwood Festival of speed (as if there weren’t enough already).

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BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo at Geneva Motor Show

The aggressive new body looks with a powerful 4.4L V8 turbo engine, Alpina has taken the curtains off of its seductive creation of the latest BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo. Alpina has managed to raise the limits in the high-performance luxury saloon segment with its new creation of BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo as a state-of-the-art in every way.

Alpina Classic wheels underline the evolution of the fresh design language that can be seen throughout the BMW B7 Bi-Turbo giving it a very rare and distinctive appearance to ensure a supple, comfortable finesse that is often very rare today.

The new BMW Alpina B7 Bi-turbo have been integrated with the state-of-the-art electronic suspension technologies, meeting the demanding requirements of the customers. When hopping into one of the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, one may notice the door sill trims which have been very finely illuminated in blue. The steering wheel is beautifully gloved with most comfortable Lavalina leather giving it the most elegant looks with the most exclussive interiors.

You can see this article for more info about engine etc.

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BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has officialy appeared on internet and now we have high quality pictures. We can say that BMW Alpina B7 is a unique car powered with a 4.4-liters V8 Bi-Turbo engine and a power of 507hp. BMW Alpina B7 has a 0-60mph acceleration of 4,7s and the B7’s top speed is electronically limited to 173mph. BMW Alpina B7 is based on new BMW 7-Series (2009 model) and will feature upgrades to the braking system and also to the suspension.

BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo will make its world debut at Geneva Motor Show which will be opened on 5-15 March. I think that Alpina has built a unique piece of new 2009 BMW 7-Series and also the car will have a real succes on market.

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