To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
€175.000 - €225.000
- Offered from the Youngtimer Collection
- Less than 47,000 km from new
- One of only 57 examples produced; arguably the most desirable
8-Series
While the M-division of BMW never formally produced an 'M8', Alpina
seized the opportunity to make something truly special. Based on
the 850 CSi, already an excellent car, BMW bored its V-12 to 5.7
litres. By modifying the camshafts, intake, crankshaft and fitting
a new exhaust, output was raised to 416 bhp and 570 nm of torque.
Buyers could choose between a six-speed manual transmission as
standard, or Alpina's optional Shift-Tronic gearbox. The latter is
fitted to the example offered here.
Sold new by Alpina in Germany in April of 1994, this B12 5.7 is
finished in Calypsorot metallic paint over an Anthrazit Buffalo
leather interior and is believed to be the only example finished in
this colour combination. The accompanying service book shows that
the car was serviced at Cuntz Speyer, the BMW dealership in Speyer,
Germany, through its early life. Believed to have remained in
Germany until being purchased by the consignor and imported to
Switzerland in December of 2017 showing 46,886 km, it remains in
excellent condition throughout.
With only 57 examples produced, this Alpina B12 5.7 would be a gem
within any collection of BMWs or 1990s supercars.To view this car
and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
