Bmw Alpina V8

about the BMW Alpina Roadster V. Explore the history of the BMW Z8 and its rarer, refined cousin, the ALPINA Roadster V8. Learn how ALPINA transformed the Z8 from an aggressive roadster to a grand tourer, and discover the details.

The Alpina Roadster V8 was introduced in 2003 based on the BMW Z8. Following the Alpina tradition, the Roadster was a car more suited for grand touring than a racetrack due to modifications to improve the comfort of the car. One of these main changes was the removal of the run flat tires in favor of standard tires.

The V8 engine was tuned by Alpina in order to achieve greater torque delivery. The latest generation 4.4-liter V8 engine with Bi-Turbo charging delivers 447 kW (608 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. With a significant increase in power and torque at lower rpm and advanced transmission technology, the new BMW ALPINA B7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds (previously 3.7 seconds) and can reach a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

For decades, BMW has been a mass-producer. Limited-run vehicles, like its M1 and Z1, have been rare occurrences. The Z8 was one of those special rarities, with just 5,703 built and considered a future classic from the moment it debuted.

This model's lifespan was short and exciting, but the Z8, and its Alpina Roadster V8 derivative, have certainly lived up to their own hype. Bid for the chance to own a Original-Owner 2003 BMW Alpina V8 Roadster at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #195,289.

Alpina's rendition of the BMW Z8, the Alpina Roadster V8 was developed for the 2003 model year as a more touring-focused sports car featuring softer Nappa leather upholstery, supple ride quality, and a 5. The following table provides an overview of the color variants and numbers during the construction period of the BMW Z8. The numbers and color specifications also include the 555 Alpina V8 Roadsters, whereby the North American version (450 units) had a BMW chassis number and the remaining 105 units in ECE version also had an Alpina chassis number.

To make it even more different from the Z8, Alpina uses a softer suspension set-up which is designed to work with the new wheels. The V8 Roadster is equipped with Alpina´s Dynamic rims. They are really mighty, 9x20" with 255/35 tires at front and 10x20" with 285/30 tires at rear.

These wheels give the Z8-body even more presence. Fantastic! 2002 Alpina Roadster V8 Located in the Upper Bavarian town of Buchloe, ALPINA was established in 1964 as an official and approved ennobler of BMW automobiles.

Alpina's tradition is to take production BMWs and make them even more appealing to connoisseurs of automotive finery.