Vehicle Description
-Jet Black with Black leather interior and Black carpeting, Black
convertible top, 10,000 miles from new, 5-Speed Automatic
Transmission, Number 125 of 450 vehicles produced for the United
States with 555 manufactured in total.
The BMW Z8 Roadster was inspired by the legendary BMW 507 and is
clothed in an all-aluminum bodywork, just as the original 507 was.
The Z8 is state of the art engineering and one of the best
all-around modern day, limited edition sports cars. This car was
acquired new in 2003, has had two owners and has been carefully
driven and maintained since.
Standard options include: Front and rear ventilated disc brakes,
ABS, Traction control, Stability control, Front side-mounted
airbags, Remote vehicle anti-theft system, Engine immobilizer,
Daytime running lights, Xenon high intensity headlamps, Headlamp
wipers, Speed sensitive wipers, Rear defogger, Removable hard top,
Harman/Kardon premium brand stereo system, AM/FM CD, CD-controller
stereo, Multi-CD located under seat, 260 watts stereo output, 10
speakers, Diversity antenna, Speed-proportional power steering,
Telescopic steering wheel, Remote trunk release, Retained accessory
power, Air conditioning, Micron air filtration, Auto-dimming inside
rearview mirror, Dual vanity mirrors, Sport front seats, Leather
upholstery, Heated driver and passenger seats, Remote power door
locks, Power windows and One-touch power windows.
ALPINA specific features include 20in wheels, Blue faced gauges
with an additional gear position dial placed in front of the
driver, Door sills and Exterior badging set the Z8 Alpina apart
from the standard Z8. Manual gear changes can be accomplished by
pressing buttons on the steering wheel as well as shifter handle.
Alpina calls this system, Switch-tronic, and it requires a
specially adapted version of the Z8's standard wire spoke wheel,
which also has an Alpina crest. The shocks are also slightly softer
than the standard Z8 to achieve better ride quality, although
spring rates remain the same.
Powered by a 5.0 liter DOHC 32-Valve V8 engine, developing 394 bhp
@ 6600 rpm and 368 ft. lb. of torque @ 3800 rpm, 5-Speed Automatic
Transmission propels the car to a 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds with a
top speed electronically limited to 160.
This Z8 Alpina has had three owners from new. The original owner of
this Alpina was famous decorator Mr. Bill Diamond. At the time it
was serviced and cared for by BMW of Southampton, New York and
later, East Hampton based specialists, Georgica Services. It was
then sold to a well-known Long Island, New York collector and then,
and most recently, sold by us to a good client and friend of
Autosport Designs, a Beverly Hills, California based collector
where it has been enjoyed limited use and enjoyment to and from the
country club.
Taken on trade towards another automobile from our inventory, this
Z8 Alpina is seeking its next new home and custodian. I can attest
to this Z8 Alpina being exceptional in every way, have recently
driven it from the San Francisco area with my son, to Monterey,
using it during this years Monterey-Pebble Beach automotive
festivities prior and to our transporting it back East to Autosport
Designs, NY.
Having always been used in seasonal, fair weather conditions, this
Z8 Alpina, is a true modern classic, has no disappointments and is
ready to immediate use and enjoyment.
