BMW
Has achieved yet another significant landmark in the United States, having assembled the brand’s seventh millionth car stateside.
Employees at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina were tasked with constructing the exclusive BMW Alpina XB7 SUV, which was crafted in an eye-catching Alpina Green Metallic paint finish.
Even though the XB7 officially exited the production line in March of this year, it still needed to be converted to the
bespoke Alpina specification
indicated that the high-performance SUV was finalized at a later time.
With the Alpina front apron, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler fitted, plus a commemorative badge, the XB7 will now take its place as part of the
BMW Historic Collection
.
The largest exporter of automobiles from the USA
This signifies yet another significant accomplishment for
BMW North America
, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025.
BMW started production at Plant Spartanburg in 1994, originally focusing on producing region-specific variants of their models.
3 Series sedan and coupe
.
However, the facility has specialized in assembling
X-branded BMW models
, and currently oversees several distinct SUV models within the lineup.
It wasn’t until 2006 that the
one-millionth BMW
To be produced in South Carolina, but it will take just another six years to hit the mark of two million vehicles. Significant benchmarks have been achieved at an even faster pace since then, owing to ongoing growth.
Building a “remarkable legacy”
Given the success of Plant Spartanburg, BMW has been
top exporter of vehicles
From the United States over the past ten years.
Out of the 400,000 BMWs produced at the factory in 2024, nearly 225,000 were exported, shipped out.
to 120 different countries
across the world.
Since 1992, over $14.8 billion has been poured into Plant Spartanburg, making it the biggest facility of its kind.
BMW Manufacturing facility
in the world.
“This stunning BMW Alpina XB7 exemplifies the exceptional products we offer, the excellence within our supply chain, and the steadfast devotion and hard work of our esteemed team members,” stated Dr. Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing.
For more than three decades, BMW has enthusiastically committed resources to South Carolina and its residents, fostering an impressive history. Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that this facility will soon begin assembling entirely electric vehicles.
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