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For those who appreciate the luxury and refinement of the 7 Series but crave
more power, a sports tuned suspension, and driving excitement, the 2008 BMW
Alpina may have the ingredients to satisfy all appetites. The Alpina does not
disappoint when it comes to power: its 500hp 4.4 Liter V8 creates 516 ft-lbs of
torque @ 4250 rpm. To throw a 4-door sedan from 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds takes
phenomenal power and a car body that has been engineered to run fast. Alpina has
many key structural and mechanical components which are machined out of
lightweight aluminum.
The Alpina of today offers a number of performance options that can enhance its
handling and stability including the aforementioned sports tuned suspension with
Active Roll Stabilization. To minimize roll when cornering, sensors activate
servos that twist the front and rear anti-roll bars in the Alpina to counter the
roll force caused by the turn. A specially designed Alpina body kit is available
with spoiler and other aerodynamic skirts to decrease wind resistance. Look for
special 21 inch Alpina wheels which are especially light and exhibit incredibly
low rolling resistance.
Alpina interior appointments span an array of materials and textures including
lustrous alloys, natural wood grains, and premium fabrics such as Alcantara
synthetic hide. Combining the mesmerizing premium sound system and the other
marvelous technological features in the Alpina elevates this luxury sedan to a
class by itself. For BMW aficionados, the 2008 BMW Alpina answers the question
of how to improve the hands-down favorite luxury sedan: you make it fly.
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