Alpina will be showing off their latest toy at this year's Festival of Speed. They've taken a new model seven series (E65) and rebuilt the BMW 4.4 litre V8 to yield 500bhp and 700Nm of torque (516 lb-ft). The extra power is gained through use of the new Alpina patented "Nautilus-type" compressor which also boosts fuel efficiency to 22.1 mpg and lowers emissions.
It's enough to hurl the two tonne motor to 60mph in just 4.8 seconds and on to an unrestricted 186mph. The enormous torque is available from 3000 rpm to 6000 rpm making the immense performance very accessible.
The power is transmitted via a six speed auto transmission fitted with Alpina's Switchtronic sem-auto shifting system.
Price will be £76,000 on the road.