Bovensiepen Zagato Debuts as Successor to Alpina
Alpina has passed away.
The Bovensiepen Zagato, an ultra-exclusive grand tourer, has been unveiled by the Bovensiepen family, marking a new era for the former Alpina brand. This development comes as BMW takes control of the Alpina trademark from 2026.
While the Alpina production line in Buchloe may continue in the future, the trademark rights transition necessitated speculation about the Bovensiepen family's future plans. With Alpina Classic and a wine trade to keep them busy, the launch of the Bovensiepen Zagato serves as a testament to their enduring passion for high-performance vehicles.
The collaboration with Zagato, an esteemed Italian design house, aims to give the new brand a significant boost in prestige. Accordingly, the Bovensiepen Zagato features the Zagato signature, with the Bovensiepen name prominently displayed to capitalize on the Alpina customer base built over several decades.
The luxury four-seater coupé showcases both the Bovensiepen and Zagato design principles. The characteristic "Double Bubble" roof, a hallmark of Zagato, sits atop the vehicle, while the front design preserves the original BMW four-eye headlights despite the absence of the kidney grille.
The Bovensiepen Zagato boasts a BMW M engine with the S58 designation, delivering around 611 horsepower and 700 Newton meters of torque. With a lightweight carbon-fiber body and a top speed exceeding 300 km/h, this sporty gran turismo is expected to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds.
Though no official price has been announced, the car's exclusivity and high-end materials such as Lavalina leather and carbon-fiber construction point to a premium price tag. Only time will tell if the Bovensiepen Zagato can maintain the tradition of exclusivity that characterized the Alpina brand.
Deliveries of the Bovensiepen Zagato are expected to commence after 2026, with the assurance that it will cater to both on-track performance and family-friendly comfort. As the story unfolds, ntv.de will continue to report on developments at Buchloe, Bavaria.
Sources: ntv.de, [1], [2], [3]
- Bovensiepen Zagato
- BMW
- Car manufacturer
- The collaboration between the Bovensiepen family and Zagato, a renowned Italian design house, signifies a new chapter in the automotive industry, aiming to elevate the prestige of the Bovensiepen Zagato brand.
- The Bovensiepen Zagato's high-performance capabilities, powered by a BMW M engine and boasting a lightweight carbon-fiber body, promises to rival top motor vehicles in the transportation sector.
- As the Bovensiepen Zagato caters to the luxury lifestyle market with its exclusivity and premium materials, its price tag is expected to reflect the financial investment required in its manufacture of other motor vehicles.
