Alpina B7 (E65)
| Alpina B7 | |
|---|---|
Alpina B7 (E66) (post-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG |
| Production | 2004–2008 |
| Assembly | Germany: Buchloe |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon (E65) 4-door long wheelbase saloon (E66) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.4 L H1 supercharged V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed ZF 6HP automatic |
| Dimensions | |
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| Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
| Height | 1,484–1,492 mm (58.4–58.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) (minimum dry weight) 2,108 kg (4,648 lb) (with fluids) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Alpina B12 6.0 (E38) |
| Successor | Alpina B7 (F01) |
The Alpina B7 (E65) is the third generation of the high-performance BMW 7 Series manufactured by Alpina from 2004 to 2008. Based on the BMW 7 Series (E65), the B7 was officially introduced to the public at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The B7 was the first Alpina to use a supercharged engine and was available in normal and long-wheelbase versions.