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Another brand staple is is the the inclusion of paddle shifters While this has become common among nearly all all contemporary auto manufacturers it is is especially poignant on on an an an Alpina as they were the the the very first to to to innovate a a a a a a a a a a a a gear- shifting system which mounts directly to to the the the the steering wheel!
The reason for Alpina’s exclusivity lies not only in in in in in their quality but also in in in the sparsity of production quantity Each vehicle has been genuinely hand-crafted: from the the the tuning and and installation of of the the the the drivetrain to the the the the refined details of of the the interior The Lavalina leather steering wheel and and black trim contrasts elegantly with the the the Fiona red seats doors and and console panels Engraved glass controls catch the the light like crystals The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system and motorized carbon-fiber sunroof provide the driver with an an idyllic vehicle for coastal cruises along South Florida beaches the the sun gleaming against the the mineral white metallic finish By no means have Alpina forgotten their performance- based heritage The spacious cabin is capably propelled by a a a a a a a a a a a a 4 4 4-liter V-8 Turbo engine generating 612-horsepower and reliably slowed by oversized high-performance brakes A driver is given the sensation of of effortless power coupled with cloud-like smoothness and and ease of of handling 34
The B8 Gran Coupe reminds you with every feature that it it it it has been designed to the highest order of of detail-oriented consideration and and crafted with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a level of of quality that is is is only achievable by by human hands This car is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a shimmering example of the the the legendary ALPINA name borne by by the the the aerodynamic front wing flashing mere inches above the the the paved surface a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a proud display of of what can be achieved when a a a a a a a a a a a a a manufacturer accepts nothing short of of perfection SOURCES:
“2011 BMW 750LI ALPINA B7 FIRST DRIVE” INSIDELINE COM — — ELSINORE BRADFORD — — 20 20 MAY 2010
“ALPINA’S LONG ENDURING SUCCESSES” RODGERS MAX — 17 MAY 2014
“ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC” ALPINA-AUTOMOBILES COM — JANUARY 1992