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      03-24-2010, 10:49 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Jason View Post
2011 Alpina B7 with xDrive

At the New York International Auto Show, the news gets bigger: the BMW Alpina B7 will also be offered with BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive.

BMW Alpina B7 with xDrive will again be offered in standard- and long-wheelbase editions, and will enjoy the low-speed traction advantages that only xDrive can provide. The BMW Alpina B7 represents the second generation of Alpina automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in the US. The first BMW Alpina B7 was offered as a limited edition for the 2007 and 2008 model years. Newly interpreted and based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the B7 will again set the benchmark in terms of performance, refinement, technology, luxury and exclusivity.
Wait, isn't the B7 is powered by the twin-turbo V8 with 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque?? Now they are adding xDrive? Weight not withstanding, it sounds like BMW (Alpina) is throwing down the gauntlet against Audi's S6/S8.
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