Alpina B12 was produced from 1994 until 2001 as a modification of BMW 7 series E38. It received Mahle pistons, new crankshaft, „Bosh Motronic M 5.2.1“ fuel injection system which increased power to 387 hp (285 kW) it also received more efficient brake system. Worth noticing that B12 model had a new catalyst system called „Superkat“ that decreased NOx and CO2 parameters by 80 %. There were only 202 units of Alpina B12 produced. In 1999 new modification of B12 was released with a 6.0 L 430 hp (316 kW) engine.