2003 BMW Z8 Alpina -#286 of Only 555 Built, Low Mile Collector Grade, Great Colors!

Make

BMW

Model

Z8 Alpina -#286 of Only 555 Built, Low Mile Collector Grade, Great Colors!

Year

2003

Listed price

$364,900

Location

Baltimore, Maryland

Transmission

Not provided

Mileage

5,618 miles

The BMW Z8 entered production in 2000 as a spectacular homage to the iconic BMW 507, blending retro-inspired styling with contemporary performance. Its all-aluminum chassis and body were designed by Henrik Fisker, creating a timeless roadster aesthetic that immediately captivated enthusiasts and even found fame as James Bond's transport in *The World Is Not Enough*. Initially powered by the E39 M5's S62 V8, the Z8 was a high-revving, manual-only affair. For its final year of production in 2003, BMW partnered with Alpina to create a more grand-touring focused variant, the Z8 Alpina Roadster V8. This special edition swapped the M-car's high-strung V8 for a torquier, Alpina-tuned 4.8-liter V8 (E52) producing 375 horsepower, paired exclusively with a five-speed ZF automatic transmission and featuring softer suspension tuning. Only 555 examples of the Alpina Roadster V8 were ever built for the US market, making it an exceptionally rare and desirable machine. This particular 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina, chassis #286 of the limited 555-unit production run, represents a collector-grade example of this unique collaboration. With an incredibly low 5,618 miles on the odometer, it presents in outstanding condition, ready to be enjoyed or preserved. Its classic silver exterior is perfectly complemented by a black soft top and a sumptuous black leather interior, a combination that accentuates the Z8's elegant lines and luxurious character. The Alpina-specific 20-inch wheels, a hallmark of the model, complete the sophisticated aesthetic. This is a rare chance to acquire a meticulously preserved example of BMW's modern classic grand tourer.