The BMW Alpina B7 Base for 2008
The Alpina B7 Base is equipped with a BMW 4.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Alpina engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The Alpina B7 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Alpina B7 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Alpina B7 Base are 68.80 inches wide by 171.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.70 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Alpina B7 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $34,900, with an invoice cost of $32,110. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Alpina B7 is a Bosch ME-9.2.1 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 2008 Alpina B7 gets 25 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
The 2007 model began the promise of the BMW Alpina B7. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the Alpina B7 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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