Confirmed by BMW
BMW ALPINA launched as a BMW Group standalone brand in January 2026, focused on performance, comfort, craftsmanship and bespoke options. BMW positions the brand above top BMW models and below Rolls-Royce.
B7 / B11 / B12 (G72) — Sedan
Expected: 2027
Future model: facts and sourcesBMW has not fully revealed the model; expected codes, versions and timing come from Bimmerpost and/or BMWBLOG.
- Internal code
- G72 (reported)
- Production
- Future model — series production not yet confirmed
- Body style
- 4-door sedan
- Platform
- G70-derived BMW ALPINA luxury sedan (reported G72)
Future modelG72
No vehicle photograph is shown until a rights-cleared image of the production model is available.
Body variants
B7 / B11 / B12 → G72 → Sedan
What we know about the BMW B7 / B11 / B12 G72
A plain-language guide without filling unknown specifications with guesses.
BMW ALPINA is now an official standalone BMW Group brand, and specialist reporting identifies a new B7/G72 as one of its first series products for 2027. BMW has not yet published the production model or its specification.
What is already known. BMW ALPINA launched as a BMW Group standalone brand in January 2026, focused on performance, comfort, craftsmanship and bespoke options. BMW positions the brand above top BMW models and below Rolls-Royce.
What specialist sources report. BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify the first new B7 program as G72, expected in 2027 and based on the updated 7 Series. What remains unknown. Final name, wheelbase, engine, output, production volume, markets, options and price are unannounced.
Specialist reportingconfidence level
2027expected timing
G72reported / official code
1expected bodies
2026-08-10verified
3sources
Sedan: what has been revealed
If BMW has not published a dimension, it stays unknown; a prototype or related model cannot supply an exact answer.
LengthNot published
WidthNot published
HeightNot published
WheelbaseNot published
LuggageNot published
Fuel tankNot published
Seats5
Doors4-door sedan
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | G72 (reported) | Expected: 2027 | 4-door sedan / 5 | Not published | Not published |
Known powertrain information
BMW's announcements come first, followed by versions reported by Bimmerpost and BMWBLOG, with unknowns kept separate.
Body range inventory
Known model names and powertrain families for the sedan branch, kept separate until each exact pairing is verified.
| Field | Catalogued data |
|---|---|
| Body code | G72 (reported) |
| Production | Future model — series production not yet confirmed |
| Model designations | BMW ALPINA B7 (reported name) |
| Engine / drive families | Powertrain not announced; V8 configuration widely reported but not confirmed |
| Data status | Preliminary range. Exact combinations will follow the factory reveal and market-specific data. |
Specialist reporting
BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify the first new B7 program as G72, expected in 2027 and based on the updated 7 Series.
Still unknown
Final name, wheelbase, engine, output, production volume, markets, options and price are unannounced.
Platform, drive and transmissions
Only announced details appear here; final hardware may vary by derivative and market.
Drive concept
Powertrain not announced; V8 configuration widely reported but not confirmed
Transmission / reduction gears
Added only after BMW publishes derivative-specific data.
What has not been announced
Exact output, battery, transmission and driven wheels will appear here after production data is published.
The technology expected
What BMW has confirmed, what specialist sources report and which questions remain open.
Official facts
- BMW ALPINA launched as a BMW Group standalone brand in January 2026, focused on performance, comfort, craftsmanship and bespoke options.
- BMW positions the brand above top BMW models and below Rolls-Royce.
Reported program
- BMWBLOG and Bimmerpost identify the first new B7 program as G72, expected in 2027 and based on the updated 7 Series.
Open questions
- Final name, wheelbase, engine, output, production volume, markets, options and price are unannounced.
When to expect more detail
Official dates and specialist-reported timing are labelled separately because production plans can still move.
BMW ALPINA launches
BMW Group activates the standalone brand.
VISION BMW ALPINA
A design study signals the brand direction but is not the G72 production car.
First B7 program
Specialist sources expect the G72-derived product.
Bodies and versions expected
This is the current view of the programme, not a final price list; the derivative mix can still change.
Sedan
G72 (reported)Reported ultra-luxury 7 Series derivative positioned above BMW's core flagship and below Rolls-Royce.
Cabin and equipment already announced
Prototype features are not treated as production equipment until BMW includes them in the model description.
Announced technology
- BMW ALPINA launched as a BMW Group standalone brand in January 2026, focused on performance, comfort, craftsmanship and bespoke options.
- BMW positions the brand above top BMW models and below Rolls-Royce.
What is still open
- Final name, wheelbase, engine, output, production volume, markets, options and price are unannounced.
What should become clear next
Which questions the world premiere should answer and what will only be known after series production begins.
The main unknowns
- Final name, wheelbase, engine, output, production volume, markets, options and price are unannounced.
At the world premiere
- Production design, launch derivatives and core technology should become clear.
- Prices and equipment will still vary by country.
After production starts
- Final dimensions, weight, consumption or range data will become available.
- The page can move from future models into the regular catalog.
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Before series production | At every official release | Update confirmed facts and verification date. |
| After technical data is published | Per market and derivative | Add exact dimensions, weight, output, range and consumption. |
| After customer deliveries | From factory documentation | Build the normal service and identification record. |
What the name and internal code mean
The sales name may be official even when the internal code and exact date come only from specialist reporting.
- Model status
- Specialist reporting
- Codename
- BMW does not always publish an internal code with the sales name. When a code comes only from specialist reporting, it is marked as such.
- Verification date
- 2026-08-10
- Timing
- 2027
- Production car
- Before production begins, the model has no customer VINs or final factory specification.
Where the information comes from
Each claim shows where it comes from: official BMW material, specialist reporting or an open question.
- 01BMW ALPINA: launch of the new brandBMW Group PressClub · official
Official brand positioning and quality principles; no production model specification.
- 02First new ALPINAs arrive in 2027BMWBLOG · specialist reporting
Reported G72 identity, timing and brand-market position.
- 03Future BMW model information master threadBimmerpost · insider reporting
Long-running insider compilation used only for reported codenames, production windows and derivative plans; it is not an official BMW source.
Notes and limitations
- Information checked 2026-08-10; expected timing: 2027.
- Official BMW statements and specialist reporting are labelled separately.
- Unknown figures are not replaced with estimates before production data is published.
- The article will be updated after a new official announcement or a production-schedule change.
3 primary references · market differences documentedUpdated 6 August 2026