New ALPINA 7 Series Planned After BMW Takeover, B7 Name Could Return

BMW is getting ready a brand new ALPINA-branded 7 Sequence lineup because the model’s subsequent part begins under full BMW control after the present association ends in late 2025, in accordance with data shared by sources.

The brand new ALPINA 7 Sequence is anticipated to be primarily based on the facelifted BMW 7 Sequence (G70 LCI), nevertheless it’s stated to hold a separate inner codename: G72. That factors to extra substantial differentiation than the present “one-model” ALPINA method for the outgoing technology. (For reference, the armored 7 Series Protection mannequin makes use of its personal code, G73, quite than sharing G70.)

Timing: BMW Facelift first, ALPINA later

BMW is slated to begin 7 Series Facelift manufacturing in July 2026. The ALPINA variations are anticipated to reach after the facelift is in manufacturing, with present chatter pointing to a late 2026 as the beginning of ALPINA 7 Sequence manufacturing. For the primary time, the automotive shall be manufactured fully by BMW. Prior to now, the automotive began life in BMW’s factories earlier than being transferred to Buchloe for the B7 refinement and engineering.

Naming remains to be unclear. BMW will use the B7 title, nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not it’ll nonetheless be offered as BMW ALPINA B7 or rebranded merely as ALPINA B7 to characterize a brand new sub-brand throughout the BMW portfolio.

Energy: 617 hp V8 Anticipated

On the combustion aspect, the revived prime ALPINA 7 Sequence is anticipated to make 617 horsepower, which might put it above the earlier B7 (591 hp) and forward of the V12-era M760i in outright gasoline output. The almost certainly engine is BMW’s S68 twin-turbo V8 with a mild-hybrid setup.

An electrical ALPINA 7 Sequence is a part of the broader dialogue, however what we’re listening to is that there gained’t be an “ALPINA B7 Electrical” on this cycle. If ALPINA does go EV within the 7 Sequence vary, anticipate it to take a seat below the i7 naming construction quite than turning “B7” into an EV badge.

In a recent interview, nonetheless present ALPINA CEO Andreas Bovensiepen stated he understood the main target going ahead would lean towards BMW’s large luxury-class autos (the 7 Sequence, 8 Sequence, X7), whereas additionally noting that smaller ALPINA fashions in Europe weren’t, to his information, dealing with quick cancellation. He additionally repeated the acquainted BMW line that there’s room “in between” BMW and Rolls-Royce — which aligns with the thought of pushing ALPINA additional upmarket as soon as BMW is absolutely calling the pictures.

Anticipate Extra ALPINA Fashions In The Future

If the ALPINA 7 Sequence program begins in 2027 as anticipated, it possible turns into the template for what “BMW-run ALPINA” seems to be like: fewer fashions, increased pricing, and tighter alignment with BMW’s flagship platforms. We’ve additionally heard comparable noise round an ALPINA model of the next X7, which might observe with that technique.

Despite the fact that we anticipate the manufacturing to begin in late 2026, it’s possible that BMW will start teasing the brand new ALPINA model earlier within the yr. Will that imply a present automotive earlier than the manufacturing collection? Time will inform, however loads of alternatives to tease the market subsequent yr, together with at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence.