BMW Media Site 2012 BMW ALPINA  Contact: Matthew  Russell (201) 307-3783 (office) Matthew.Russell@bmwna.com     2012 BMW ALPINA  Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 14, 2011… The BMW ALPINA B7 represents the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in the US. The first BMW ALPINA B7 was offered as a limited edition for the 2007 and 2008 model years. Newly interpreted and based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the B7 will again set the benchmark in terms of performance, refinement, technology, luxury and exclusivity.Perfectly suited to drivers who live in foul weather climates, the BMW ALPINA B7 with xDrive will again be offered in standard and long- wheelbase editions, and will enjoy the low-speed traction advantages that only xDrive can provide.Yielding exquisite levels of power and torque from the twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8, and in conjunction with the electronically-adjustable suspension with active roll stabilization, the new B7 promises to offer a spectrum of driving experiences so broad as to be unheard of in this class of automobiles. The evolution of the traditional 20-spoke 21" ALPINA Classic wheels underlines the fresh design language found throughout the B7 and imparts to it a distinctive appearance and powerful stance.The full complement of BMW 7 Series exterior colors remains available, in addition to the signature ALPINA Blue metallic paint.The BMW Alpina B7 is the most dynamic of the 7 Series models yielding exquisite levels of power and torque from its engine in conjunction with the electronically-adjustable suspension with active roll stabilization. The new B7 offers a full spectrum of driving experiences and amenities so broad as to be unheard of in this class of automobiles.Please refer to MY 2011 Press Kit for detailed information by following this link –http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=140&mid=The 2012 Model Year for the ALPINA B7 models began with March 2011 production. At that time the following changes took place:Standard Equipment Changes iPod / USB Adapter, Sport Steering Wheel and Rear-view Camera added to all models.Package Changes Driver Assistance Package now includes Side and top-view camera for all models. Tthe package also includes Head-Up Display.BMW Group In AmericaBMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 138 BMW motorcycle retailers, 103 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: www.bmwgroupna.comJournalist note: Information about BMW and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com.