The BMW X7 is one
of the most luxurious and desirable SUVs on the market, but Alpina is already
working on improving it. Motor 1 recently had the chance to sit down with
Alpina chief executive Andreas Bovensiepen at the company’s headquarters in
Buchloe, Germany. While there, they spotted an X7 prototype with Alpina wheels,
prompting them to ask about it.
The company’s boss
wouldn’t say anything else about the X7 which his company is working on.
However, it is not hard to imagine what could distinguish the vehicle from
lesser versions. For starters, Alpina will, in all likelihood, fit the vehicle
with the same twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 found in other Alpina models, such as the
7-Series-based B7. That would mean a luxurious SUV with a cool 600 HP and 800 Nm of torque. We’re sure U.S. customers would be very appreciative
of having an X7 with so much power under their right foot.
Alpina would also
work its magic on both the exterior and interior and fit new bumpers, wheels,
and a bespoke exhaust, as well as a sportier suspension to keep the extra oomph
in check. It’s unclear if the Alpina X7 has been given the go-ahead for
production, but if it has, we will probably see it premiere sometime within the
next 12-24 months.
