The Allrad will be available in short and long wheelbases and with three driving modes, namely Comfort / Normal, Sport, and Sport+. Regardless of the selected driving mode, the system reportedly recognizes lateral acceleration above 0.5 m/s2 as resolute and sport-oriented driving and increases the torque shifted to the rear wheels, without reducing stability.
“The all-wheel-drive system is linked to the B7 Bi-Turbo's many electronic control systems, meaning it can offer an unusually broad spectrum of dynamic driving experiences, just like our demanding customers expect,” a BMW statement reads.
“Unique: in combination with the electronic suspension, consisting of Variable Damper Control and Dynamic Drive (active roll stabilization), the driver can influence the dynamic torque distribution of the all-wheel-drive system using the Drive Dynamic Control buttons to select between the programs.”
The Alpina B7 Biturbo Allrad is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 500 bhp (373kW / 507 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. Performance details have not been released yet by BMW, but the non-all-wheel drive B7 Biturbo accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds, which is likely to match the Allrad version too.
Aside from the Allrad, the new BMW 5-Series, the revised 3-Series Coupe and Convertible and the facelifted X5 will also be making their North American debut in New York.
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