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Independent artist Theophilus Chin reimagines Alpina’s 05 GT wagon as a four-door sedan, showing a possible sedan look powered by the same 790-hp plug-in hybrid V8, though Bovensiepen has no sedan version in the works for now.
Bovensiepen’s 05 GT upgrades the BMW M5 Touring into a more tasteful high‑performance wagon, boosting output to 790 hp and 811 lb-ft with a revised induction and Akrapovič exhaust, plus suspension tweaks; designed by Frank Stephenson to be present without being loud, the package starts at €198,000.
Alpina’s Bovensiepen 05 GT transforms the BMW M5 Touring into a 789hp hybrid wagon, delivering 811 lb-ft, a 0-62 mph time under 3.6 seconds, and a 190 mph top speed; styled by Frank Stephenson with classic Alpina cues, it rides on 21-inch forged wheels, uses a lightweight Akrapovic exhaust, and features a luxurious Alcantara/leather interior, with a price just under €200,000 in Germany.
Bovensiepen’s 05 GT, based on the BMW 5-Series Touring, hides 790 hp and 811 lb-ft from a tuned plug-in hybrid V8, with Alpina-esque styling by Frank Stephenson, 21-inch forged wheels, and a refined interior; deliveries begin in Q4 with prices from €198,900 ($230,700).
BMW Alpina previews its future with the Vision BMW Alpina—a one-off design study based on the 7 Series that signals the brand’s first production model since joining BMW Group. The long, 204.7-inch coupe features a shark-nose front, a three‑dimensional illuminated kidney grille, ultra-wide wheels (22 inches front, 23 inches rear), and a hidden V8 under the hood. Inside is a production-ready cabin with BMW's Panoramic iDrive and a minimal-button layout, all designed to balance performance and comfort. Debuted at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este ahead of next year’s launch.
BMW Group has officially launched BMW ALPINA as a standalone, exclusive brand, emphasizing a unique blend of high performance and superior ride comfort, with a focus on bespoke options and maintaining its rich heritage while embracing a modern, confident identity.
The Bovensiepen Zagato, a custom BMW-based coupe with 611 hp and unique design features, was revealed at Villa d’Este and Goodwood, showcasing a collaboration between Bovensiepen, Zagato, and Alpina, with an upgraded engine, refined styling, and a likely high price due to its coachbuilt craftsmanship.
Alpina has enhanced the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series with new GT versions, boosting the twin-turbocharged inline-six engine to 529 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. The B3 GT is available in sedan or wagon trims, while the B4 GT comes in a Gran Coupe format. These models offer M-like performance with a more sophisticated package, featuring unique design elements and Alpina-specific colors. Deliveries start in November, but they are exclusive to Europe, with prices starting at 101,700 Euro for the B3 sedan.