2012 BMW 7 Series Brochure

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Experience the extraordinary.
The BMW ALPINA B7

A blending of ultimate performance and elegance, the relationship between BMW Once it leaves the BMW assembly line, the B7 is transferred to ALPINA.The journey began before you even stepped inside. and the Bavarian automotive specialty firm ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen KG There, the dedicated ALPINA team enhances its power, performance,
is one that’s existed since 1964. And from this remarkable union comes a truly materials and appointments to create the B7 – thus creating a higher level
extraordinary automobile: the BMW ALPINA B7. of performance to which other marques can only aspire.
Created solely for the discriminating auto enthusiast, the B7 begins as a The people at ALPINA take immense pride in creating a truly one-of-a-kind
state-of-the-art BMW 750i or long-wheelbase 750Li. luxury sedan – all by hand, and all with absolutely no compromises.

Magnificent by any measure.
The experience of driving a BMW ALPINA B7 is nothing short of exuberant.We didn’t simply reinvent the wheel.
We reinvented performance. The 21-inch signature ALPINA lightweight alloy wheels, created exclusively for the B7, hint
at the brilliant performance in store. Its raw yet refined power and state-of-the-art adaptive
suspension technology impeccably blend the agility of a smaller vehicle with the graceful
ride quality of a luxury sedan.
Under the hood, its magnificent V-8 TwinPower Turbo engine smoothly and confidently takes
you from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.1 As you drive, Dynamic Damping Control and Active Roll
Stabilization allow you to choose four distinct suspension modes – comfort, normal, sport
and sport+ – providing different driving and ride characteristics based on something both
complex and yet so simple at the same time: your driving mood. An aerodynamic body kit
enhances its muscular, sleek form, with front and rear spoiler and rear lower valance that
reduce drag and lift for lowered wind resistance and better high-speed stability.
1 ALPINA test results, SWB (short-wheelbase); 4.6 seconds, LWB (long-wheelbase) and SWB xDrive; 4.7 seconds, LWB xDrive.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

Welcome to your new status: pilot first class.

The elegance of the BMW ALPINA B7 interior is unmistakable.Elegance that commands and
whispers at the same time. Make it your own with an interior blanketed in supreme-quality Nappa Leather. Delight in a breathtaking selection of elegant wood trims, available in countless
shades, including luxurious Myrtle Wood selected from cultivated groves of
Pacific laurel, and sleek Piano Black lacquer wood with a unique diagonal silver
rhombs design. All color and material choices offered for the BMW 7 Series
are available for the B7 models as well.
The long-wheelbase of the B7 creates luxurious space in the rear cabin,
accompanied by such options as the Luxury Rear Seating Package –
appropriate consolation for those not fortunate to sit in the driver’s seat.
Bask in the handsome ALPINA emblems located throughout your cabin –
inlaid within the wood trim, upon the door sills and on the steering wheel.
It is confirmation that this automobile meets your highest standards of
excellence and taste.

Engineering and fine art. Now inseparable.
The B7 engine starts with BMW’s aluminum 4.4-liter TwinPower V-8 engine. A sound of pure power propelled through two sets Performance that earns
its racing stripes. TurboincreasesV-8 horsepowerwith High Precisionand torqueDirecttoInjection,deliver theandhighestthen confidentlylevels of ofandpolishedALPINA’sdualalone.tailpipes. A sound that is ALPINA’s trademark,
performance in all rpm ranges. Under your constant control are Newly available on the B7 is BMW’s xDrive intelligent
500 hp, and 516 lb-ft of torque from 3000 to 4750 rpm, with the all-wheel-drive system. Under the most challenging road and
astonishing ability to go from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.1 Race-bred weather conditions, it delivers all-road stability, sure-footed
pistons and additional cooling systems are incorporated to grip and superior handling. Unique to the B7 is the nominal
handle the increased high-performance demands on the engine, torque split. Set in sport+ mode, under hard cornering at
drivetrain and chassis. 0.5 lateral g’s or higher, the power distribution can be split
The 6-speed sport automatic transmission with ALPINA up to 5% front/95% rear, enhancing the rear-wheel-drive,
switch-tronic transmission control puts Sport and Manual sports car feel. Under regular driving conditions in comfort
modes at your fingertips. or normal mode, or when wheelslip is detected, it can revert
to a 40/60 front/rear split in milliseconds. Then… you hear the music. Perhaps more so, an orchestration.
That is, the harmonies of the deep and sonorous, yet nonintrusive For the select few, a commanding performance indeed.
1 ALPINA test results, SWB (short-wheelbase); 4.6 seconds,
LWB (long-wheelbase) and SWB xDrive; 4.7 seconds, LWB xDrive.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

BMW Ultimate Service:™
Enriching the premium
1 ownership experience.
At many luxury car companies, owners are expected to pay exorbitant
maintenance costs as part of their ownership experience. Or abide by
a mileage limit on their roadside assistance plan. This usually makes
them think long and hard before driving long and hard.
Not at BMW. We think it’s more important that our customers feel free
to experience the thrilling performance – quick acceleration, fade-free
braking and agile handling – that made them choose a BMW in the first
place. That’s why we’ve created BMW Ultimate Service.1
This suite of premium benefits – the no-cost BMW Maintenance Program,
unlimited-mileage Roadside Assistance, New Vehicle/SAV Limited
Warranty and BMW Assist™ Safety Plan services with TeleService – BMW European Delivery:
is included as standard in the BMW ALPINA B7. Drive your new BMW ALPINA B7
Of the top five luxury brands,2 only BMW includes no-cost maintenance, on the roads it was designed for. which is only natural – from “The Ultimate Driving Machine.®”
The new BMW Welt (“BMW World”) delivery and brand-experience center in
BMW Ultimate Service1 provides incredible value and BMW Roadside Assistance. One of the industry’s most BMW Assist Safety Plan.3 Provides services that
Munich is bold proof of BMW’s passion for design. When you take advantage
peace of mind. This service includes: comprehensive plans available. Not only is it no-charge enhance your on-the-road peace of mind. These
of the European Delivery Program,1 this is where you will meet your new B7 –
for the first four years, but there is no mileage limit. include Automatic Collision Notification, EnhancedThe BMW Maintenance Program. For four years or in a personalized process that is highly dramatic and totally unforgettable.
So no matter what the odometer reads, you enjoy the Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle50,000 miles from the original in-service date of the While you’re there, marvel at the historic BMWs in the Museum; learn about
assurance of on-the-road help 24/7, anywhere in the Recovery and more.vehicle, whichever comes first, you pay nothing for all our engineers’ newest innovations in the Technology and Design Atelier; and
United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, wiper TeleService. The BMW ALPINA B7 is so intelligent, take a tour of the Munich plant to experience firsthand the state-of-the-art
blade inserts and other wear-and-tear items. And thanks BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty. Covers your it monitors and transmits its operating condition and methods used to create a BMW.
to advanced BMW technology, you may need to bring vehicle for four years/50,000 miles, whichever comes first. service needs to your BMW center. They then call
Finally, the moment arrives when you experience the unparalleled joy of driving
your vehicle in for routine inspections only about once This includes limited coverage for defects in materials or you to schedule a time that’s convenient to bring
your new BMW ALPINA B7 on the roads it was designed for. Congratulations!
a year, saving you time, as well as money. workmanship. And only Original BMW and ALPINA Parts it in for service.
are used, assuring you that your vehicle will continue to
perform as it should.
1 The BMW Maintenance Program and New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty come standard for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Roadside Assistance and BMW Assist Safety Plan Services come standard for 4 years/unlimited miles.
2 Top five luxury brands based on year-to-date sales.
3 For BMW Assist program details, call toll-free 1-888-333-6118, log on to bmwassist.com or visit your local authorized BMW center.
BMW Ultimate Service coverage applies only to U.S.-specification BMWs imported and distributed by BMW of North America and sold or leased through authorized 1 Please go to bmwusa.com/europeandelivery or visit your local authorized BMW center for details.
BMW centers or its European Delivery program. Vehicles purchased or leased from BMW centers in any other country do not qualify for BMW Ultimate Service.

Exterior paints
X06 300 668 354 A90 A96 A43 A52 A72 A76 A84 A89 475
ALPINA Blue Metallic Alpine White Jet Black Titanium Silver Dark Graphite Mineral White Deep Green Space Gray Cashmere Silver Deep Sea Blue Milano Beige Imperial Blue Black Sapphire
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Interior trims Upholsteries
XEY XEZ 4B7 4CA 4CB NASW NADH NACX NAD5
ALPINA ALPINA Fine Line Ash Grain Wood Fine Line Black Oyster Oyster/Black Saddle Brown/Black
Myrtle Wood Piano Black High-Gloss Wood Matte Wood Nappa Leather Nappa Leather Nappa Leather Nappa Leather

Recommended color combinations Standard/Optional equipment
Materials Nappa Leather Performance and efficiency BMW ALPINA B7 Instrumentation and controls BMW ALPINA B7
4.4-liter DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve 90° V-8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Black Panel Display with LCD main and trip odometer displays and warning indicators NASW Black NADH Oyster NACX Oyster/Black NAD5 Saddle Brown/Black   High Precision Direct ­Injection, 4 overhead camshafts and Double-VANOS in dial faces; blue gauges with red pointers and ALPINA branding
Upholstery colors
Iron engine block with aluminum cylinder heads  Condition-based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive system 
Electronically controlled engine cooling  On-board computer with expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system 
Exterior paints Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system with adaptive knock control  iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons 
X06 ALPINA Blue Metallic     6-speed switch-tronic sport automatic transmission with Start/Stop button   Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) Leather-wrapped instrument panel 
300 Alpine White     Liquid-cooled alternator  3-spoke multi-function sport steering wheel wrapped in lavalina leather with blue/green
Brake Energy Regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power  ALPINA stitching; switch-tronic buttons/controls, audio and phone controls, one  668 Jet Black     programmable control; heating; power tilt/telescoping with auto tilt-away for entry and exit
Handling, ride and braking
354 Titanium Silver Metallic     Cruise Control2 
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go2  Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features,  A90 Dark Graphite Metallic     with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Brake Control Hard drive-based Navigation system with Voice command and Real Time Traffic Information 
A96 Mineral White Metallic     4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with electronic brake proportioning  Head-up Display 
Driving Dynamics Control  Rear-view Camera ☐
A43 Deep Green Metallic    
ALPINA sport suspension with Dynamic Damping Control  Side-view and Top View Cameras ☐
A52 Space Gray Metallic    Multi-link aluminum suspension: double-wishbone front, Integral-V rear  Tire Pressure Monitor and Brake Wear Display 
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)  Audio/visual A72 Cashmere Silver Metallic   
Self-leveling rear suspension with air springs (only on B7 LWB)  High-fidelity 10-speaker sound system with 2 subwoofers under the front seats  A76 Deep Sea Blue Metallic     Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steering  and digital 7-channel amplifier with 205 watts of power
xDrive all-wheel-drive system (only on models with xDrive)  6-disc DVD multi-media changer with MP3 capabilities 
A84 Milano Beige Metallic   
Hill Descent Control (only on models with xDrive)  iPod® and USB adapter 
A89 Imperial Blue Metallic     Exterior and aerodynamics Smartphone Integration (for iPhone® and similar devices) charges the phone, accesses  stored music, and improves phone reception
475 Black Sapphire Metallic     21" ALPINA CLASSIC light alloy wheels with 245/35 front / 285/30 rear performance tires1  Rear-seat entertainment, with 2 individual 8-inch color screens 
ALPINA aerodynamic body kit with front and rear spoilers and rear valance 
Interior trims SIRIUS Satellite Radio  Body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and (front only) compressible elements  HD Radio™ – receive free, digital AM/FM broadcasts in clear, static-free quality sound;  XEY ALPINA Myrtle Wood Power adjustable, power-folding, heated, auto-dimming, body-color side-view mirrors  “multicast” FM stations; and innovative data services
High-Gloss black shadowline exterior trim  Entertainment Server: 12 GB hard drive with USB port for media transfer 
XEZ ALPINA Piano Black
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, Corona headlight-rings  and Cornering Lights; Halogen ellipsoid front foglights 4B7 Fine Line High-Gloss Wood  Standard  Optional Rain-sensing windshield wipers with sweep regulated for optimum driver’s side coverage; ☐ Camera Package  Rear Entertainment Package 4CA Ash Grain Wood washer jets in wiper arms with heated fluid supply; heated wiper parking area with variable 
parking position to reduce wiper blade wear 1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and
4CB Fine Line Matte Wood High-pressure headlight cleaning system with retractable washer jets  2 consequentialCruise Control damages.is not a substitutePerformancefor thetiresdriver’snot recommendedown responsibilityfor drivingin adjustingin snowspeedand iceandconditions.otherwise controlling the
Quad-exhaust tips  vehicle. After evaluating road, traffic and visibility conditions, the driver must decide whether and how the system is used.

Standard/Optional equipment Technical data
Interior seating and trim BMW ALPINA B7 Comfort and convenience (Continued) BMW ALPINA B7 BMW ALPINA B7 SWB LWB
Nappa Leather upholstery3  Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, with graphic display  Weight
Leather-covered dashboard  Power outlet in passenger’s-side footwell area  Unladen lbs 4652 (xDrive: 4861) 4806 (xDrive: 5049)
Memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel, and power-folding Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control 
 Engine outside mirrors (2 positions) Rear center armrest with storage compartment 
20-way power front Multi-contour seats including 4-way lumbar support, Type turbocharged V-8 turbocharged V-8 Power rear and side window sunshades with driver and rear-passenger controls  articulated upper backrest, adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support,  Bore/stroke inch 3.50/3.48 3.50/3.48 passenger’s-seat memory, Active Head Restraints with adjustable side support Ski bag 
Nominal output/rpm hp 500 @ 5500 500 @ 5500
Active Ventilated front seats with subtle massage action  Safety and security Max torque/rpm lb-ft 516 @ 3000–4750 516 @ 3000–4750 Rear Comfort seats with ventilation and massage action  BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive  Compression ratio :1 9.2 9.2 Heated front and rear seats with fast heating and balance control  and active safety systems
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Power rear Comfort seats with 4-way lumbar support, articulated upper backrest, Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with Fuel grade premium premium  automatic head-restraint height adjustment, automatic safety-belt pretensioners advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger 
seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment Transmission Dual illuminated vanity mirrors integrated into rear cabin rooflining 
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners and acoustic belt warning  Automatic ratios I/II/III :1 4.17/2.34/1.52 4.17/2.34/1.52 Ceramic controls with deep black glazed finish 
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation  IV/V/VI :1 1.14/0.87/0.69 1.14/0.87/0.69 Climate-controlled front console compartment with coinholder,  trunk-release lockout, and illumination Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)  R :1 3.40 3.40
Anthracite Alcantara headliner and sun visors  Front-seat side-impact airbags  Final drive ratio :1 3.46 3.46
Silver-plated ALPINA production plaque  Active Knee Protection  Performance
ALPINA blue illuminated door-sill trim  BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Acceleration 0-60 mph6 sec 4.5 (xDrive: 4.6) 4.6 (xDrive: 4.7) Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), with phonebook downloading and speech recognition
Comfort and convenience capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional  Top speed mph 174 (xDrive: 168) 174 (xDrive: 168)
services and a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth technology enabled mobile phones) Vehicle & Key Memory  Aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd 0.31 0.31
Lane Departure Warning4 ■ Heated steering wheel  Turning circle ft 39.7 39.7
Active Blind Spot Detection ■
Power soft-close automatic doors and trunk lid  Tires and wheels Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection5 
Continuously variable stepless door brakes  Tire7 dimensions front 245/35 245/35
Adaptive Brake Lights  Standard rear 285/30 285/30 Automatic trunk lid open/close 
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump Wheel dimensions front inch 8.5 x 21 8.5 x 21 Power windows with key-off operation, “one-touch” open/close and anti-trapping feature   Standard rear inch 10 x 21 10 x 21 and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
4-zone automatic climate control with draft-free vents featuring automatic front Material alloy alloy Central locking system with anti-theft feature and selective unlocking, climate control with full separate left/right controls, solar sensor, automatic recirculation,  
programmable via Vehicle & Key Memory Dimensions heat at rest feature, left/right temperature-controlled rear outlets, auto ventilation
Coded Driveaway Protection  Power 2-way moonroof with key-off and “one-touch” operation, Length inch 200.3 205.8  conceal panel and wind deflector; remote control opening Pathway Lighting feature, programmable via Vehicle & Key Memory  Width inch 74.9 74.9
Trunk release and window and moonroof opening via remote  Anti-theft alarm system with operation from remote; interior motion detector  Height inch 58.4 58.4 (xDrive: 58.6)
Dual power/heated auto-dimming outside mirrors; auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror  BMW Services Wheelbase inch 120.9 126.4
Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up  front inch 63.8 63.8 BMW Ultimate Service™ (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service,  Track at axle load rear inch 64.1 64.1 visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice) Integrated Universal garage-door opener 
Enhanced interior lighting system including front and rear left/right reading lights 
Footwell lighting front and rear; illuminated visor vanity mirrors front and rear  6 ALPINA test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle;
Exit/entry lighting on interior door panels; LED “atmosphere” lights in C-pillars  road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be
BMW Ambiance lighting – front, rear and door panels   Standard  Optional used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads.
 Luxury Rear Seating Package (B7 LWB only) ■ Driver Assistance Package 7 BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
Illuminated front console compartment  3 Performance tires. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are See Upholsteries/Interior trims section for detailed information on available upholstery colors. more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended
Illuminated exterior door handles and ground illumination  4 Requires clearly definable lane markings that are not obscured by rain, snow, etc. Lane Departure Warning for driving in snow and ice conditions.
Automatic high beams ■ 5 feature is not a substitute for the driver’s own responsibility in maintaining safe control of the vehicle. Night Vision performance is limited by rain, fog, humidity and other weather conditions.

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