Bmw Alpina Roadster Limited Edition
The Alpina Roadster Limited Edition is based on the BMW Z1, and one of just 66 of the rare Alpinas made. The BMW Alpina Roadster Limited Edition was introduced in 1990 based on the BMW Z1. This 2-door roadster was powered by a 2.7L inline six M20 engine that produced 200hp.
With a 5-speed manual transmission and power sent to the rear wheels, the Alpina RLE was produced in only 66 units. The BMW Alpina Roadster Limited Edition was produced until 1991. The BMW ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition is considered the temporary continuation of the iconic Z8 after the production of the E52 model series ceased in November 2002.
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29 Unveiled at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Z1 was a bold leap into the beyond, with "Z". This car was designed around the innovation of the BMW Z1, with Alpina-naturally-adding its own twist. The result? This 1991 Alpina Roadster Limited Edition.
The RLE (Roadster Limited Edition) arrived over a decade before the Roadster S, while the Roadster V8 was released only a few months before. The former was based on the BMW Z1, the latter on the Z8. ALPINA Roadster Limited Edition: Dirk de Groen 1991 BMW ALPINA Roadster Limited Edition: #C260028 Engine: 2.7 L C2/6 Inline Six-Cylinder (BMW M20B27) 193 LB-FT at 4,900 RPM Curb weight: 2,910 LBS.
Color: Toprot Owner: Dirk de Groen Location: Coral Gables, Florida. The limited-edition roadster features a powerful 2.7-liter inline-six engine, delivering impressive acceleration, agile handling, and a top speed of 231 km/h. ARCHIVES SOLD Anniversary page at Alpina Altena 2502 The BMW Z1 was presented at the Frankfurter Auto Show in the year 1987.
BMW planned to build 4000 Z1 cars. Just like the RLE, the Roadster V8 is a limited edition. Interestingly, the Roadster V8 is the first Alpina to be sold officially in North America.
Initially, 333 units were planned however after the distribution deal between Alpina and BMWNA the production was increased to 555. Officially known as the BMW ALPINA Roadster Limited Edition (RLE), it originally retailed for 116,000 Deutsche Marks. That was a significant premium over the standard BMW Z1, which was priced at.