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Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore betterThis is a discussion on Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore better within the 7 Series forums, part of the BMW category; The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo long wheelbase revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show today doesn't add anything to the less well-endowed ... |
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10-21-2009, 04:09 PM
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  | Tokyo 2009: Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB is longer, and therefore better  Quote:
        - http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/A...WB-Tokyo-2009/
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10-21-2009, 04:44 PM
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| Looks fabulous. Love the interior…probably the best combination of power, luxury, elegance and comfort.
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 | I'd much rather have a 760i SWB with M pack, but this would do just fine too. Love the interior in particular. Very Alpina, and very sophisticated 
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| The front bumper could be a little more elegant, but other than that it's pretty damn good.
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10-21-2009, 05:41 PM
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| I would love to see this car go against an S63 & S65 AMG.....
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| It gets a thumb up from me even though I prefer it in blue or green with beige interior. Does anyone know the name of the signature wood Alpine insert into their cars? |
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10-21-2009, 06:28 PM
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| Wow, looks drop-dead-gorgeous in white! Alpina is an awesome truss of ultimate luxury & phenomenal performance! I'm drooling all over my lappy!
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| 275lb ft of torque is clearly an error.
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| Thanks Tyc. I'd definitely take a regular Bimmer over this. There's too much ricer in the design for my liking...
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