Alpina’s First Electric Car Spotted in Brown, With More Than 700 Horsepower Possible
Two Alpina prototypes appear
The car wears brown paint visible beneath camouflage. It has no exhaust tips, unlike the recently spotted B7, whose quad exhaust outlets and Nürburgring testing point to a V8 engine. BMW said the B7 reached 186 mph in testing, and its top speed may be higher.
Shared design details
The electric car and the V8 B7 have similar front grilles, with a mostly blank upper section and horizontal slats below. Both also show the same chin spoiler, lower bumper intake and wheels.
The prototype confirms Alpina’s signature multispoke wheel design will be offered. Its warm amber running lights are also expected to become a new Alpina hallmark.
Power and future models
The electric Alpina is expected to use the i7 M70’s dual-motor setup, rated at 671 horsepower, as a starting point. It could have more power and potentially become the first Alpina to surpass 700 horsepower.
Like the gasoline B7, it is expected to receive Alpina-specific chassis tuning, distinctive interior trim and options. BMW is also developing an Alpina version of the next-generation X7, which will have an electric variant; an Alpina version of that electric SUV is possible.
Key points
- The electric Alpina prototype is based on the facelifted 7 Series i7.
- It shares visible styling features with the V8-powered B7, but has no exhaust tips.
- Its expected 671-horsepower base could be upgraded beyond 700 horsepower.
- BMW says the B7 reached 186 mph in testing.