The long-awaited 2020 Alpina XB7 is set to premiere on May 19 as the closest thing to a BMW X7 M we’re going to get.
Alpina has been working on upgrading the X7 since last year and the company’s website was recently updated to include a countdown clock for May 19, when details about the XB7 will be released. The official BMW Canada page on Facebook has confirmed the news, sharing details about a live event where the XB7 will premiere.
Whereas the current range-topping BMW X7, the M50i xDrive, pumps out a respectable 523 hp (530 PS) and 533 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque, the Alpina XB7 is expected to receive the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 as the current B7.
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This means it should offer an identical 600 hp (608 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. While we won’t receive performance details until next week, a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of around 4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 155 mph (250 km/h) are to be expected.
It’s not just engine upgrades that the XB7 will benefit from. Alpina’s engineers will also work their magic on the SUV’s suspension setup to ensure it handles exceptionally well for a vehicle of its size while also being comfortable.
Spy shots have indicated a handful of visual alterations will be made. For example, there will be bespoke front and rear bumpers, new quad tailpipes, a custom hood, and distinctive Alpina wheels. The interior will also be tweaked with new upholstery options including contrast piping, stitching and embossing.
