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  • B7 B7-North America
  • Introduction

    In February 2006, at the Canadian Autoshow, BMW surprisingly announced the launch of the B7 in North America. After the Roadster V8, this is the 2nd Alpina model officially imported to North America.

    Production started in November 2006. Unofficially BMWNA stated that around 1000 B7’s would be imported – production stopped at 800 units in January 2008.

    The North America version of the B7 differs from the original E65 B7 in a number of ways.

    Also, the NA-version of the B7 has a BMW chassis number and no Alpina chassis number – or associated production number.

    Engine/Gearbox

    No significant technical differences with the regular version of the E65 B7.

    Suspension/Brakes/Wheels

    No significant technical differences with the regular version of the E65 B7.

    Interior/Exterior

    Inside the B7 is equipped with sport seats, new instruments with blue background and red needles, luxury wood “Myrtle”, a hand-stitched leather steering-wheel, Alpina floor mats, Alpina door sills and a silver-plated production plaque. The exterior changes are very subtle, front and rear spoiler lips are fitted, which make the car more stable at speed while maintaining a low CW-value.

    As the NA-version of the B7 was assembled at BMW, unique Alpina leather interiors were not possible – BMW Nasca leather is offered as standard.

    The exterior is identical to the ECE-spec B7. Available colors are regular E65 750i color, as well as Alpina Blue II. As with other contemporary BMW models, no Individual colors were available except for the Canadian market.

    Performance

    No significant technical differences with the regular version of the E65 B7.