We take a close look at the design of the new BMW ALPINA XB7. Based on the heavily facelifted BMW X7 in the new M60i flavor, the high-performance SUV gets the reworked front fascia with split headlights and adds a spoiler lip to achieve a more muscular look. To set it apart from the M Performance X7, it features four round exhaust tips as we’ve seen on the pre-LCI model. At the heart of the updated XB7 is BMW’s new S68 engine equipped with mild-hybrid tech. For this ALPINA application, the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 now churns 630 horsepower, which is an increase of 18 hp compared to the pre-LCI XB7. Torque stays the same at 590 pound-feet, available from just 1,800 rpm up to 5,600 rpm. It’s enough V8 punch for a 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.4 seconds before topping out at 180 mph. These are impressive performance numbers for an SUV that weighs a whopping 5,986 pounds. So is the ALPINA XB7 the best BMW X7 you can buy today? In typical ALPINA fashion, the X...