{"id":312,"date":"2025-05-24T12:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/?p=312"},"modified":"2025-05-30T10:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:27:12","slug":"a-secret-bmw-hides-under-this-new-coupe-by-alpina-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/24\/a-secret-bmw-hides-under-this-new-coupe-by-alpina-founders\/","title":{"rendered":"A Secret BMW Hides Under This New Coupe By Alpina Founders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Bovensiepen_Zagato_2025_TheFirstOfFineDriving_01-copy-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alpina\u2019s founders return with a luxury GT under the Bovensiepen name after BMW acquisition.<\/li>\n<li>Coachbuilt GT combines carbon fiber body with Bavarian performance and Italian design heritage.<\/li>\n<li>Deliveries of the M4-based model start late Q2 2026 with pricing details due later this year. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For a brief moment, when we first saw the profile picture of this new creation, we weren\u2019t entirely sure what we were looking at. A heavily reworked Mustang? A modern BMW 8-Series Coupe with a coachbuilt twist? Turns out, it\u2019s neither. What you\u2019re actually seeing is the Bovensiepen Zagato, a coachbuilt grand tourer apparently based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/bmw-m4\/\">BMW M4 Coupe<\/a>, making its world premiere at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/concorso-deleganza\/\">Villa d\u2019Este Concorso d\u2019Eleganza<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/bmw-built-this-gt-just-to-taunt-us-buyers\/\">BMW Built This Shooting Brake GT Just To Taunt US Buyers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the name <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/bovensiepen\/\">Bovensiepen<\/a> rings a bell, it should \u2013 at least if you\u2019re a BMW fan. The family behind it are the founders of Alpina, the renowned performance marque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/03\/bmw-buys-alpina-brings-long-time-collaborator-in-house\/\">that BMW fully acquired in 2022<\/a>. Apparently, the Buchloe-based clan couldn\u2019t quite walk away from the business of building fast, luxurious cars. So, under their own family name, they\u2019ve launched a new brand with the goal of becoming a \u201cmanufacturer of exceptional automobiles that embody the concept of finedriving.\u201d No pressure.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QUICK FACTS<\/h5>\n<div class=\"table-container blue\">\n<div class=\"table-wrapper scrollbar-hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Power Output<\/td>\n<td>611 hp \/ 449 kW <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Torque<\/td>\n<td>700 Nm \/ 516 lb-ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Top Speed<\/td>\n<td>&gt; 300 km\/h \/ &gt; 186 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>0 \u2013 100 km\/h<\/td>\n<td>3.3 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight (DIN)<\/td>\n<td>1,875 kg \/ 4,134 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Length<\/td>\n<td>4,943 mm \/ 194.6 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Width (without mirrors)<\/td>\n<td>1,913 mm \/ 75.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Height<\/td>\n<td>1,394 mm \/ 54.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exterior<\/td>\n<td>Carbon Fibre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Build Time<\/td>\n<td>250+ hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"info flex\">\n<div class=\"arrow left\">\n                        <span class=\"arrow-line\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"arrow-line\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<p>                    <span>SWIPE<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"arrow right\">\n                        <span class=\"arrow-line\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"arrow-line\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Their first creation is this coachbuilt GT coupe you see here, crafted in collaboration with none other than legendary Italian design house <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/zagato\/\">Zagato<\/a>. That pairing alone already feels like a concept sketch brought to life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt was a team effort driven by the excitement of the project, the idea of launching the first car of a new luxurious brand, and the fact that we were bringing together the DNA of two families\u2026 When you combine two DNAs, the result should be a stronger DNA,\u201d says Andrea Zagato, third-generation President of Zagato. <\/p>\n<p><strong>A Familiar Platform in Disguise<\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>The Bovensiepen Zagato wears its double-bubble roof with pride, one of Zagato\u2019s most famed styling cues. Beyond that, it\u2019s tough to spot any shared panels with the M4 donor car. The design feels like a blend of influences, with a front and rear end that echo some cues from the now-defunct i8, combined with subtle Alpina-like elements. Look closely at the taillights and you\u2019ll see a thin lighting signature that loosely channels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/alpina\/\">Alpina\u2019s <\/a>familiar striping. The 20-inch wheels also seem to nod to that lineage. <\/p>\n<p>Overall, the look is clean, but the front end especially comes off as a bit anonymous. Elegeant, sure, but not exactly memorable. Still, they got rid of the M4\u2019s double-coffin grille, so let\u2019s call that a win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The entire body is constructed almost entirely from carbon fiber, which helps offset some of the added coachwork and customization. Even so, the final curb weight tips the scales at 1,895 kg (4,178 lbs), a fair bit up from the base M4\u2019s 1,775 kg (3,913 lbs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside the Bubble<\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>Step inside, and the core layout of the M4 is present, but updated with a mix of bespoke materials and colors. The example shown features a deep blue interior, but customization is the name of the game here. Bovensiepen says buyers can choose from 16 standard leather colors, 45 Alcantara shades, and even more options via a full bespoke program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power, with Extra Flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Interestingly, Bovensiepen hasn\u2019t said exactly which version of the M4 they\u2019re using as a starting point. They\u2019ve also left out any details about drivetrain options, gearbox choices, or even whether it\u2019s rear- or all-wheel drive. They haven\u2019t used the word \u201cBMW\u201d at all, for that matter.<\/p>\n<p>What we do know is the engine is the M4\u2019s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, heavily reworked to deliver 611 hp (449 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. That\u2019s a significant bump over the standard M4\u2019s 480 hp and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft). Despite being 120 kg (265 lbs) heavier than the base M4, the Bovensiepen GT manages a 0\u2013100 km\/h (0\u201362 mph) sprint in just 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed \u201cbeyond 300 km\/h\u201d (186 mph), according to its makers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/01\/new-b8-gt-gets-alpinas-most-powerful-engine-ever-as-bmw-prepares-to-take-control\/\">New B8 GT Is Alpina\u2019s Most Powerful Car Ever And Last One Before BMW Takes Over<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/03\/akrapovic-is-here-to-make-the-bmw-m4-competition-sound-better\/\">titanium Akrapovic exhaust <\/a>that weighs just 22 kg (49 lbs), about 40 percent lighter than a conventional setup. Suspension is handled by specially developed Damptronic dampers from Bilstein, tuned specifically for what Bovensiepen calls the \u201cGran Turismo\u201d driving experience. Drivers can toggle between Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus modes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When Can I Buy It?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, truth be told, for most of us at least, the answer is: you can\u2019t. After its debut at Villa d\u2019Este, Bovensiepen plans to move ahead with production plans, with first deliveries expected by the end of Q2 2026. Pricing and production numbers will be revealed in Q4 of 2025, but it\u2019s safe to assume both will be appropriately rarefied.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alpina\u2019s founders return with a luxury GT under the Bovensiepen name after BMW acquisition. 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