BMW doesn’t make an M version of the 7-series, but if they were to, such a vehicle would probably look at lot like the Alpina B7. And since Alpina-tuned BMWs still carry the factory warranty, the B7 is a lot like any other BMW on the showroom floor. There are a few differences from the standard 7-series, like the 21-inch wheels and the aero kit, but the B7’s looks are not just for show.
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The BMW M5 is quite a beast in stock trim, so when a tuner gets a hold of one we can expect the wow factor to go through the roof. This is the CLR 500 R-S, a heavily modified M5 done by the German tuning house Lumma Design. They have taken a base M5 and fitted it with giant 21-inch wheels, a wide-body kit and menacing diffusers in the back that have actually been wind-tunnel tested.
The first new-age Bimmer that got all of our attentions was the Frankenstein’s trunk lid 7 Series in 2002. The extravagant new 5 Series sedan for 2004 with its Dame Edna headlights and overly indulgent sculpting later followed. Since then, the 7 Series has been slightly toned down and spy shots of the next-gen 7 promise an even less frigid exterior. But now we finally get the somewhat overdue toned-down 5 Series.