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Tokyo 2009: BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo long-wheel-base rolls in to Tokyo

Posted: Oct 22, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, BMW, Tuner Cars

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alpina unveiled its new 2009 B7 B-Turbo BMW 7-Series. Today, at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Alpina introduced a new, long wheelbase version of the new Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo.
A 4.4L V8 gives the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo a total of 507-hp with a peak torque of 516 lb-ft. It allows [...]

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AC Schnitzer gives the 2009 BMW 7-Series a sportier look

Posted: Mar 02, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Tuner Cars

It’s not like the new 2009 BMW 7-Series needs any more cosmetic touches to make its presence on the road known – but a couple of modifications here and there will give you something to set yourself apart from all the other luxury sedans on the road.
AC Schnitzer has unveiled a body kit for the [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear reviews 2009 BMW 750i

Posted: Jan 27, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, BMW, Videos

Tom Ford of Fifth Gear recently got behind the new 2009 BMW 7-Series – or 2009 750i to be exact. The 2009 7-Series will be available in the U.S. in two variants including the 750i and the 750 Li with prices starting at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively.
Power for the 2009 BMW 750i comes from a [...]

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2009 BMW 750i and 750 Li Pricing Announced

Posted: Dec 23, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, BMW

BMW has announced the pricing on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series for the U.S. market. The 2009 7-Series will be available to U.S. customers in two variants including the 750i and the 750 Li with prices starting at $81,125 and $85,025 respectively.
Power for the 2009 BMW 750i and the 750 Li comes from a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 [...]

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Alpina teases the new B7 based on the 2009 BMW 7-Series

Posted: Dec 22, 2008

Filed under: BMW

Alpina has released a teaser sketch showing what its next-generation B7 based on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series could look like.
Of course this time you can expect more power, a more aggressive appearance and a higher price tag. The previous-generation B7 was powered by a 500-hp 4.4L V8 engine that gave the modified 7-series the [...]

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BMW considering 7-Series diesel for the U.S.

Posted: Nov 25, 2008

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

According to Jim O’ Donnell, president of BMW of North America LLC, the automaker is considering a diesel version of the new redesigned 7-Series for the U.S. market. About two weeks ago, a couple of U.S. dealers in were in Munich to test drive the new 7-Series – half of the group drove diesel.
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LA 2008 Live: 2009 BMW 750 Li gets 400-hp and iDrive powered owner’s manual

Posted: Nov 19, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Auto Shows, BMW

The 2009 BMW 7-Series made its U.S. debut today at the 2008 LA Auto Show. The U.S. will get two variants of the new 7-Series including the 750i and the 750 Li. The outgoing 360-hp 4.8L V8 will be replaced by the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 from the X6 xDrive50i.
That makes an outstanding 400-hp with a maximum [...]