{"id":71721,"date":"2026-05-15T17:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/?p=71721"},"modified":"2026-05-15T17:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:30:38","slug":"bmw-affirms-alpina-7-series-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/?p=71721","title":{"rendered":"BMW Affirms ALPINA 7 Series for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"post-summary-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"post-summary-title\">Article Overview<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"post-summary-list\">\n<li>The initial ALPINA model crafted by BMW will be rooted in the revamped 7 Series G70.<\/li>\n<li>This variant will boast a premium configuration with a wide range of standard features alongside unique ALPINA upgrades.<\/li>\n<li>The ALPINA edition is expected to command a higher price and be rarer than the BMW 7 Series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p>It&#8217;s been four years since ALPINA last released the B7, marking the end of a lineage that began in 1987 with the B11 3.5, which was based on the 7 Series E32. After BMW acquired the ALPINA brand name rights in early 2022, speculations regarding the B7&#8217;s comeback began. Now, in 2026, it has been officially announced.<\/p>\n<p>Amid the press release for an impressive one-off coupe unveiled today, there&#8217;s news of a brand-new ALPINA-branded 7 Series set to debut next year. This will be the first model from the newly formed BMW ALPINA brand, intended to bridge the gap between BMW and Rolls-Royce.<\/p>\n<p>As the vehicle is still approximately a year away from its launch, specific details remain sparse. Nonetheless, some educated predictions can be made. The BMW ALPINA 7 Series is anticipated to provide an even broader array of standard features compared to the G70. Like its predecessor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/09\/25\/alpina-b7-production-ends-no-replacement-planned\/\">B7<\/a>, this luxurious full-size sedan will likely incorporate various distinctive design aspects both internally and externally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2027-bmw-7-series-i7-facelift-07.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Extended Wheelbase Unlikely<\/h2>\n<p>It remains unclear whether the wheelbase will be lengthened for added legroom. While the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class surpasses its standard Mercedes-Benz counterparts in length, BMW might not adopt the same strategy. The current 7 Series already features a considerable wheelbase of 3215 millimeters (126.5 inches).<\/p>\n<p>The announcement does not specify whether the ALPINA edition will carry a unique codename. Reports indicate that the flagship sedan is internally designated as the G72, representing the third codename for the ongoing 7 Series, following the standard G70 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/08\/13\/bmw-7-series-protection-g73-test-sokolov\/\">armored G73<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The return of the B7 designation is not anticipated. It is rumored that ALPINA&#8217;s iteration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/04\/29\/2027-bmw-m760e-specs-details\/\">facelifted 7 Series<\/a> will come in multiple configurations. Sources suggest there will be options for six- and eight-cylinder engines and potentially an all-electric model based on the i7. However, no official confirmation has been provided, with the company\u2019s statement limited to:<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"8\">\n<p>\u201cNext year, clients will have the opportunity to experience the inaugural model of the BMW ALPINA brand\u2014drawing inspiration from the BMW 7 Series, yet clearly distinct as BMW ALPINA.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2027-bmw-7-series-photos-15.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pricier Than A 2027 BMW 7 Series<\/h2>\n<p>Given its premium position in the lineup, expect a significant price hike over the standard 7 Series. The inline-six model is anticipated to be based on the 740, which starts at $101,350 for the rear-wheel-drive version. However, it would be reasonable for the ALPINA model to feature standard xDrive, setting the starting price for the regular BMW version at $104,350.<\/p>\n<p>The current 7 Series lineup does not offer a V8 option, as the 760 will not be returning. Nevertheless, BMW has announced plans for an eight-cylinder M-branded version scheduled to launch in 2027, which will also be available in Europe. The moniker is likely to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/04\/22\/bmw-confirms-v8-power-for-new-7-series\/\">M760<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If an ALPINA electric vehicle is indeed under development, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<section class=\"post-summary-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"post-summary-title\">Article Overview<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"post-summary-list\">\n<li>The initial ALPINA model crafted by BMW will be rooted in the revamped 7 Series G70.<\/li>\n<li>This variant will boast a premium configuration with a wide range of standard features alongside unique ALPINA upgrades.<\/li>\n<li>The ALPINA edition is expected to command a higher price and be rarer than the BMW 7 Series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p>It&#8217;s been four years since ALPINA last released the B7, marking the end of a lineage that began in 1987 with the B11 3.5, which was based on the 7 Series E32. After BMW acquired the ALPINA brand name rights in early 2022, speculations regarding the B7&#8217;s comeback began. Now, in 2026, it has been officially announced.<\/p>\n<p>Amid the press release for an impressive one-off coupe unveiled today, there&#8217;s news of a brand-new ALPINA-branded 7 Series set to debut next year. This will be the first model from the newly formed BMW ALPINA brand, intended to bridge the gap between BMW and Rolls-Royce.<\/p>\n<p>As the vehicle is still approximately a year away from its launch, specific details remain sparse. Nonetheless, some educated predictions can be made. The BMW ALPINA 7 Series is anticipated to provide an even broader array of standard features compared to the G70. Like its predecessor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2022\/09\/25\/alpina-b7-production-ends-no-replacement-planned\/\">B7<\/a>, this luxurious full-size sedan will likely incorporate various distinctive design aspects both internally and externally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2027-bmw-7-series-i7-facelift-07.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Extended Wheelbase Unlikely<\/h2>\n<p>It remains unclear whether the wheelbase will be lengthened for added legroom. While the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class surpasses its standard Mercedes-Benz counterparts in length, BMW might not adopt the same strategy. The current 7 Series already features a considerable wheelbase of 3215 millimeters (126.5 inches).<\/p>\n<p>The announcement does not specify whether the ALPINA edition will carry a unique codename. Reports indicate that the flagship sedan is internally designated as the G72, representing the third codename for the ongoing 7 Series, following the standard G70 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/08\/13\/bmw-7-series-protection-g73-test-sokolov\/\">armored G73<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The return of the B7 designation is not anticipated. It is rumored that ALPINA&#8217;s iteration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/04\/29\/2027-bmw-m760e-specs-details\/\">facelifted 7 Series<\/a> will come in multiple configurations. Sources suggest there will be options for six- and eight-cylinder engines and potentially an all-electric model based on the i7. However, no official confirmation has been provided, with the company\u2019s statement limited to:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cNext year, clients will have the opportunity to experience the inaugural model of the BMW ALPINA brand\u2014drawing inspiration from the BMW 7 Series, yet clearly distinct as BMW ALPINA.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2027-bmw-7-series-photos-15.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pricier Than A 2027 BMW 7 Series<\/h2>\n<p>Given its premium position in the lineup, expect a significant price hike over the standard 7 Series. The inline-six model is anticipated to be based on the 740, which starts at $101,350 for the rear-wheel-drive version. However, it would be reasonable for the ALPINA model to feature standard xDrive, setting the starting price for the regular BMW version at $104,350.<\/p>\n<p>The current 7 Series lineup does not offer a V8 option, as the 760 will not be returning. Nevertheless, BMW has announced plans for an eight-cylinder M-branded version scheduled to launch in 2027, which will also be available in Europe. The moniker is likely to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2026\/04\/22\/bmw-confirms-v8-power-for-new-7-series\/\">M760<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If an ALPINA electric vehicle is indeed under development, the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.bmwblog<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":71722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=71721"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71721\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/71722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=71721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=71721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayuramotors.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=71721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}