Overview
- A camouflaged BMW Alpina production prototype completed high-speed validation on the 12.6 km Nardò ring and exceeded 300 km/h, confirming the car's sustained high-speed character.
- BMW says the prototype is powered by a bespoke V8 with its own engine management and a throttle map tuned for smooth, wide-range power delivery, and the gearbox was adapted for the higher rev and load profile.
- The test car keeps signature Alpina cues such as 20-spoke wheels, four oval exhaust outlets, and specially tuned tires with an added foam layer to cut noise and boost ride comfort.
- BMW integrated Alpina into the group on January 1, 2026 and will build future Alpina models at selected BMW plants that can deliver extensive personalization and carry an updated Alpina identity that preserves heritage elements.
- Key figures and commercial details remain undisclosed — BMW has not published displacement, power, torque, pricing, or an exact launch date — so the next steps to watch are official technical specs and a market-timing announcement.