BMW Alpina B7 headed for Canada.

Whitby. BMW Canada announced today that a specially-prepared, ultra
high-performance version of the BMW 7 Series, developed in cooperation with the
Alpina Group, will be imported into Canada later this year. The BMW Alpina B7
will make its North American premiere at the Canadian International Auto Show
taking place in Toronto from February 17 through 26.

The BMW Alpina B7 is based on the 2006 BMW 7 Series with Valvetronic 4.4 litre
V8 engine equipped with a Nautilus-type Supercharger and air-to-air
intercooler, producing an incredible 500 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm and 516 lb-ft
of torque at 4,250 rpm (European specification). Matching this magnificent
engine to a ZF 6-Speed transmission, the BMW Alpina B7 provides outstanding
performance, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

Additional Alpina performance enhancements include 21" Alpina Classic alloy
wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires - 245/35 ZR21 at the front and
285/30ZR21 at the rear, larger diameter brakes, and an Alpina aerodynamic
package resulting in a coefficient of drag of only 0.31, providing additional
high-speed stability.

Distinctive Alpina styling cues, such as large circular instruments finished in
traditional Alpina blue with red pointers, an Alpina sport steering wheel with
SWITCH-TRONIC shift buttons and a sequentially-numbered production plaque
complement this exclusive Alpina version.

Renowned in the world of high performance and motorsports for their engineering
prowess and professional execution, Alpina, based near Munich in Buchloe,
Germany, has been affiliated with numerous "special" BMW models for some years
and the only European "tuner" company to be fully endorsed by BMW to develop
specially modified BMW production vehicles. All BMW Alpina models are built on
BMW production lines using Alpina developed modifications.
Since the majority of Alpina products rarely reach North American soil, this
limited-edition model, the BMW Alpina B7 will have unquestionable appeal to
Luxury Performance Sedan enthusiasts. Occupying the very specific
ultra-performance niche within the stable of 7 Series models, the BMW Alpina B7
is an ideal sporting complement to the magnificent V8-powered 750i and 750Li
and superlative V12 powered 760Li, still the ultimate premium luxury sedan. The
BMW Alpina B7 joins the most successful 7 Series lineup in BMW history, with
current 7 Series sales up 71 percent to date in Canada over the venerable
predecessor.

Detailed Pricing and availability information regarding the BMW Alpina B7 will
be released closer to market launch later in 2006.

BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 39 BMW automobile retail centres,18 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 22
MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

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For more information, please contact:
Kevin Marcotte, Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5005 / kevin.marcotte@bmwgroup.ca

Rob Dexter, Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5447 / robert.dexter@bmwgroup.ca