2003 BMW Alpina

This 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8 is #287 of 555 examples produced and was initially delivered to Braman Motorcars of West Palm Beach, Florida, where it was acquired by the seller in 2004 from Field’s BMW of Lakeland, Florida. The car is powered by a 4.8-liter M62 V8 paired with a five-speed Switch-Tronic automatic transmission and is finished in Jet Black over black and Sport Red soft leather. Features include a removable hardtop, a black soft top, staggered-width 20″ Ronal wheels, Dynamic Stability Control, All-Season Traction, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable sport seats, a six-disc CD changer, a Harman Kardon sound system, navigation, and air conditioning. This Alpina Roadster is offered with a window sticker, owner’s manuals, magazines, a hardtop stand, a top boot, a BMW-branded cell phone, a wind diffuser, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. The Henrik Fisker-designed Z8 drew inspiration from the 507 roadster of the 1950s and features aluminum body panels over an aluminum spaceframe. The Alpina Roadster was produced for the 2003 model year after standard Z8 production ended. This example is finished in Jet Black and features xenon headlights with washers, front fender air extractors with BMW roundels, painted mirror caps, dual exhaust outlets, and neon taillights and turn indicators. The seller reports scratches on the removable hardtop were repaired. Staggered-width 20″ Ronal wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 255/35 up front and 285/30 out back. The four-wheel disc brake system is equipped with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and the Alpina model received a softer suspension as compared to the standard Z8. Additional features include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and All-Season Traction (ASC). A brake fluid flush was performed in December 2021. The cabin features black and Sport Red soft leather upholstery that extends from the heated power-adjustable seats to the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Amenities include a six-disc CD changer, navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, leather-wrapped roll hoops, air conditioning, and cruise control. The seller states the hardtop’s headliner was replaced by an upholsterer in May 2017, and the replacement fabrics were sourced from BMW. A plaque mounted between the seats denotes this Alpina Roadster as chassis #287 of 555 in the series. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel features Switch-Tronic shift buttons and frames an Alpina-branded gear indicator ahead of the driver. Centrally mounted instrumentation includes a 170-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer with an integrated analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates just under 6k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. The 4.8-liter M62 V8 was shared with the contemporary B10 V8 S and features double-VANOS variable valve timing, individual throttle bodies, a double-row timing chain, and hollow camshafts. Factory-rated output was 375 horsepower and 396 lb-ft of torque. The coolant was flushed in December 2021, and an oil change was performed in October 2023. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed Switch-Tronic automatic transmission. The window sticker lists initial delivery to Braman Motorcars along with factory equipment, colors, and a total suggested retail price of $139,295. The sale also includes owner’s manuals, magazines, a hardtop stand with cover, a top boot, spare BMW soft top rear window, and a BMW-branded cell phone. The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists registration history in Florida.