Alpina B7 Turbo History
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The B7 Turbo, introduced at the 1978 International Motor Show (IAA), was the first complete vehicle Alpina produced as an independent manufacturer. Based on the BMW E12 5 Series (528i), Alpina added twin turbochargers to the 2.8-litre inline-six, lifting output to around 300 PS — making it the world's fastest four-door car at the time.
Production ran from December 1978 to February 1982, with a total of approximately 149 units built. The B7 Turbo's combination of genuine sedan practicality and supercar straight-line performance established Alpina's founding identity: a road car faster than it has any right to be, built in tiny numbers to a hand-crafted standard.
A more powerful B7 S Turbo variant also appeared, pushing output further and cementing the model's legendary status among collectors today.
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- Sedan
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