Can You Identify This Car

ase2dais · 03-14-2006, 10:24 PM

I was at the dealership this afternoon, a unique BMW car caught my eye, and could help but take pictures of it. Sorry about the clarity for Ive used only my Phone-Camera for this, but the beauty of this car can be seen regardless.

Maybe we can have those "Real BMW Aficionados" in this message board come forward and share with us some Trivia Pursuits information.

Its not that I about get one of these, but it would be nice to know more about it, and how it compares to all the BMW series line-up, in terms of specification and cost in relation of other BMW series.

Seem like a car only Jay Leno would have in his garage.

The only information given was it was 2003 Alpina, even at that, not even sure if its correct!

Thks Gang, just though it be nice to share! Maybe the owner is a member in this forum, Pls come fwd!

0700700 · 03-14-2006, 10:26 PM

so what, alpina tuned the z8 ?? 400bhp 5 litre motor taken from the e39 m5. Also was in James bond film, and was cut in two. cost 120000euro

md37793 · 03-14-2006, 10:27 PM

Alpina Z8. wow. that car is sick! :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

KL2DC · 03-14-2006, 10:29 PM

Pictured car was a last-run limited edition factory alpina tuned Z8 with a manu-matic (all standard Z8s came with stick)

More information could be found here

Chesmu · 03-14-2006, 10:30 PM

yeah that's a Z8.
i never liked 'em much.

BMW0 · 03-14-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0700700

so what, alpina tuned the z8 ?? 400bhp 5 litre motor taken from the e39 m5. Also was in James bond film, and was cut in two. cost 120000euro

You mean this one 0700700?

Car:
2000 BMW Z8
Description:
This car was used and abused in a James Bond film.

shimshimhada · 03-14-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0700700

so what, alpina tuned the z8 ?? 400bhp 5 litre motor taken from the e39 m5. Also was in James bond film, and was cut in two. cost 120000euro

Actually, the Alpina-tuned Z8 is powered by their own B10 4.8L V8 producing 375HP/383lb.ft. All Alpina Z8s are equipped with autotragic 5-speed transmissions vs. the normal Z8s' 6-speed manuals.

0700700 · 03-14-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW0

You mean this one 0700700?
Car:
2000 BMW Z8
Description:
This car was used and abused in a James Bond film.

hahaha :0 yes

0700700 · 03-14-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Actually, the Alpina-tuned Z8 is powered by their own B10 4.8L V8 producing 375HP/383lb.ft. All Alpina Z8s are equipped with autotragic 5-speed transmissions vs. the normal Z8s' 6-speed manuals.

Quote:

The limited edition Alpina Z8 for the Asian market uses the B10 engine, a specially developed version of BMW's "regular" V-8 engine. The Alpina engine is a 4.8-liter with 375 hp, with individual throttles for each of the eight cylinders and many other racecar-like engineering features. The power peak of the Alpina engine comes at 5800 rpm vs. 6600, and its torque peak occurs at the same 3800 rpm but is actually higher, with 383 lb-ft. (vs. 368 lb-ft).

but not all markets are in asia

0700700 · 03-14-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethirtynine

Also, Alpina is not actually a car; it's one of BMW's tuning partners.
Does Alpina even have a company website? I can't find it

http://212.227.48.10/index.php

shimshimhada · 03-14-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0700700

but not all markets are in asia

lol that's the case for ALL Alpina Z8s, not just the Asian market.

0700700 · 03-14-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

lol that's the case for ALL Alpina Z8s, not just the Asian market.

thats something i did not know

shimshimhada · 03-14-2006, 10:44 PM

The Alpina Z8 was on one of the Top Gear episodes, JC talks about how lame it was of Alpina to detune the already "slow" Z8, and add an Alpina premium to it.

ase2dais · 03-14-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0700700

so what, alpina tuned the z8 ?? 400bhp 5 litre motor taken from the e39 m5. Also was in James bond film, and was cut in two. cost 120000euro

Well if its costs 120,000 euro and the car cut in half:

120,000/2=60,000 euro/1.19$ = $50,420

Conclusion even Half that Car ... cost more than a One Whole fully loaded E90/330i :mad:

thnks!

EDIT: xspeedy (bimmerfest) added link that is noteworthy
http://www.bmwworld.com/models/z8_alpina1.htm

BMW F22 · 03-14-2006, 11:14 PM

I heard the Z8 is not comfortable at all. Wonder if that's true.

ward · 03-14-2006, 11:18 PM

The alpina Z8 does not use the M5 motor (old V8 one) it used a 540 motor that was tuned, and the car was only available with a slushbox....

alpina Z8 is sad

0700700 · 03-15-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

Well if its costs 120,000 euro and the car cut in half:

120,000/2=60,000 euro/1.19$ = $50,420

Conclusion even Half that Car ... cost more than a One Whole fully loaded E90/330i :mad:

thnks!

EDIT: xspeedy (bimmerfest) added link that is noteworthy
http://www.bmwworld.com/models/z8_alpina1.htm

1 euro is 1.2dollars.... so 60000 euro is 72000$ ... so more like 2X330i

bavarian19 · 03-19-2006, 04:56 PM

The one they split in half for the film wasnt actually a Z8. It was a replica. Its on the top gear james bond episode....

Thomas · 03-20-2006, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Also, Alpina is not actually a car; it's one of BMW's tuning partners.

That's NOT true, Alpina is a car manufacturer and not a BMW tuner.. If you have a Alpina it says 'Alpina' in you registration papers and not BMW.
This car is based on a BMW Z8, but is in fact an BMW Alpina Roadster V8.
It has got 381 hp and 520 Nm torque, only 555 were build.

Official Alpina website

ase2dais · 03-20-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

That's NOT true, Alpina is a car manufacturer and not a BMW tuner.. If you have a Alpina it says 'Alpina' in you registration papers and not BMW.
This car is based on a BMW Z8, but is in fact an BMW Alpina Roadster V8.
It has got 381 hp and 520 Nm torque, only 555 were build.

Official Alpina website

very noteworthy! Danke Shon! very-very!

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

That's NOT true, Alpina is a car manufacturer and not a BMW tuner.. If you have a Alpina it says 'Alpina' in you registration papers and not BMW.
This car is based on a BMW Z8, but is in fact an BMW Alpina Roadster V8.
It has got 381 hp and 520 Nm torque, only 555 were build.

Official Alpina website

True. Alpina is like what RUF is to Porsche.

unyi3lding · 05-15-2011, 05:27 PM

Top Gear's review of the Z8 Alpina

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