Yahoo Autos 2023 Alpina XB7 lands with new 630-horsepower twin-turbo V8
When BMW introduced the updated X7, we knew that the 2023 Alpina XB7 wouldn't be far behind. We caught a glimpse of the big SUV earlier in 2022, and the German company has finally released more photos and a full set of details about its updated flagship model.
Visually, the XB7 stands out from the X7 with an Alpina-specific body kit that includes a front splitter, side skirts, and a new-look rear bumper that gains four oval exhaust tips. 23-inch wheels with 20 spokes (a classic Alpina design) come standard, but 21-inch units are available as a no-cost option. Inside, Alpina differentiates the XB7 from the X7 with blue accents in the instrument cluster and on the center console, a specific steering wheel, and illuminated door sills, among other features. Wood interior trim comes standard; carbon fiber trim is optional.
Power comes from a new twin-turbocharged, 4.4-liter V8 that works with a mild-hybrid system to develop 630 horsepower (18 more than the pre-facelift model and 107 more than the X7) and 590 pound-feet of torque. Alpina quotes a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.9 seconds, which is impressive for a mammoth seven-seater SUV, and a top speed of 180 mph. If you're into racing, the quarter mile takes 12.4 seconds. The eight-cylinder spins all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission linked to a pair of steering wheel-mounted shift buttons.
