Kicking off the 100 year anniversary of the BMW Group, the BMW M760i xDrive and BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive will make their North American debuts at the 2016 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (located at 655 West 34th Street (at 11th Avenue), Manhattan.
The BMW lineup will also feature the BMW M2, BMW X4 M40i, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1, BMW 330e, BMW i8 and others. English and Spanish-speaking BMW representatives will be available for interviews on Wednesday, March 23rd and Thursday, March 24th.
BMW M760i xDrive © BMW AG
Making its North American debut, the 2017 BMW M760i xDrive integrates the first 12-cylinder gasoline engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, resulting in a blend of performance, efficiency and comfort. Equipped with 600 bHP1and peak torque of 590 lb-ft1, this luxury sedan accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.91 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 mph. The 2017 BMW M760i xDrive is available with the same advanced driving assistance technologies for acute stability and handling as the renowned BMW 7 Series model range, including: Active Driving Assistance Plus, Lane Departure Warning, Daytime Pedestrian Protection, Blind Spot Detection, Active Lane Keeping Assistant with side collision avoidance , Rear Collision Warning, Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation, and Traffic Jam Assistant, as well as the BMW iDrive system featuring Gesture Control. The BMW M760i xDrive combines luxurious drive comfort, style, safety and innovative technologies while embodying BMW M Performance dynamics. The BMW M760i xDrive will arrive in U.S. showrooms in early 2017.
Also making its North American debut, the 2017 BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive blends ultimate luxury and precision dynamics with the most advanced suspension and chassis technology with ALPINA calibration. For the first time, the BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive includes Integral Active Steering, typically associated with sports cars, and combines a variable ratio electric steering system at the front axle with active steering on the rear axle for increased agility and dynamic handling. The new 4.4 liter 8-cylinder engine delivers an impressive output of 600 bHP and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft, resulting in remarkable acceleration – from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds, 0.8 seconds faster than its predecessor. Built for cruising at maximum comfort, the BMW ALPINA B7’s high-performance drivetrain is complemented by its aerodynamic elements and sporty yet elegant interior design. The BMW ALPINA B7 arrives in U.S. showrooms in September 2016.
