2003 BMW Z8 ALPINA ROADSTER

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2003 BMW Z8 ALPINA ROADSTER 21109 Miles Black Convertible 8 Cylinder Engine Auto
Stock #:
5681467
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Tan
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
Automatic
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
8 Cylinder Engine
Mileage:
21,109
Presented is the Iconic BMW Z8 ALPINA Roadster that is complete with all Factory Accessories including the incredibly rare coffee table book, two Motorola Phones, Books, Tools, Two Numbered Keys, Hardtop and original MSRP.
This is a One Owner Example, that has just undergone a major service at BMW and has had four OEM replacement tires mounted.
With just over 21,000 miles, this complete example is number 386 out of 555 built for the world and 1 of just 450 produced for the US Market.
A stunning car that is ready to be enjoyed.
Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory!
Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome!
Please email or call 1-818-773-8181
ABOUT THE Z8 ALPINA:
The Z8 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956–1959 BMW 507. Prototypes were spotted testing between 1996 and 1999. A concept was later developed to preview the Z8, called the Z07 and was showcased in October 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The Z8 cost US8,000, had an all-aluminum chassis and body, and used a 4.9 L V8 engine which has a power output of 400 395 hp at 6,600 rpm and 369 lbf·ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. This engine, known internally as the S62, was built by BMW Motorsport and was shared with the E39 M5 sports saloon. The engine is located behind the front axle in order to provide the car with a 50/50 weight distribution.
The factory claimed a 0–62 mph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds; Motor Trend magazine achieved 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Road & Track measured the car's lateral grip at 0.92. Car and Driver magazine also tested the car and found that it outperformed the contemporary benchmark Ferrari 360 Modena in three important performance categories: acceleration, handling, and braking. As with most BMW automobiles the top speed of the Z8 was electronically limited to 155.4 mph with the delimited top speed amounting to an estimated 180 mph.
Every car was shipped with a color-matching metal hardtop with a rear defroster.
In order to keep the interior uncluttered, a number of functions were integrated into multifunction controls. For example, the power windows and mirrors were controlled by a single instrument. Also, the center-mounted instrument cluster was canted slightly toward the driver. The displacement of gauges to the middle of the dashboard was intended to offer an unimpeded view of the hood and the road ahead.
In order to promote the Z8 to collectors and reinforce media speculation about the car's "instant classic" potential, BMW promised that a 50-year stockpile of spare parts would be maintained in order to support the Z8 fleet as all elements of the car were constructed or finished by hand, thereby compounding the importance of ongoing manufacturer support. A significant number of cars with bespoke paint and interior treatments were produced over the course of the four-year production run by BMW Individual, a division of BMW AG.
With production of the Z8 completed by November 2002, the Z8 was replaced by the Alpina Roadster V8 in 2003. The Alpina was intended as a GT and elements of grand touring intent were evident throughout this final iteration.
Instead of the original 6-speed manual and 4.9 L engine, the Alpina came only with an automatic transmission, utilizing a 5-speed BMW Steptronic transmission mated to a 4.8 L Alpina-tuned BMW M62 V8 engine from the Alpina E39 B10 V8 S.
In order to complete the car's transition to a refined grand tourer, a touring suspension setting was used. The standard Z8's run-flat tires on 18" wheels were discarded in favor of conventional tires with softer sidewalls mounted on 20" Alpina wheels. A new softer grade of Nappa leather replaced the Z8's less supple specification, and special Alpina gauges were fitted on the dash board cluster.
An Alpina steering wheel with three solid spokes replaced the original, which could not be retrofitted with shift paddles for the automatic transmission. Gear selection was displayed in an Alpina-specific display mounted in front of the steering wheel.
Performance and power output of the Alpina roadster V8 differed from that of the standard car in that the peak power was 375HP while peak torque was raised to 383 lb·ft; this torque was available at significantly lower rpm than the original in order to enable more relaxed cruising. The electronically limited top speed was officially raised to 161 mph.
Production of the Roadster V8 amounted to 555 units, 450 of which were exported to the U.S. market and only eight to the UK. In the United States, this special edition of the Z8 was sold directly through BMW dealerships, marking a first for Alpina, whose cars had never been sold through retail channels in the U.S.
Vehicle Description
Presented is the Iconic BMW Z8 ALPINA Roadster that is complete with all Factory Accessories including the incredibly rare coffee table book, two Motorola Phones, Books, Tools, Two Numbered Keys, Hardtop and original MSRP.
This is a One Owner Example, that has just undergone a major service at BMW and has had four OEM replacement tires mounted.
With just over 21,000 miles, this complete example is number 386 out of 555 built for the world and 1 of just 450 produced for the US Market.
A stunning car that is ready to be enjoyed.
Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory!
Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome!
Please email or call 1-818-773-8181
ABOUT THE Z8 ALPINA:
The Z8 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956–1959 BMW 507. Prototypes were spotted testing between 1996 and 1999. A concept was later developed to preview the Z8, called the Z07 and was showcased in October 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The Z8 cost US8,000, had an all-aluminum chassis and body, and used a 4.9 L V8 engine which has a power output of 400 395 hp at 6,600 rpm and 369 lbf·ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. This engine, known internally as the S62, was built by BMW Motorsport and was shared with the E39 M5 sports saloon. The engine is located behind the front axle in order to provide the car with a 50/50 weight distribution.
The factory claimed a 0–62 mph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds; Motor Trend magazine achieved 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Road & Track measured the car's lateral grip at 0.92. Car and Driver magazine also tested the car and found that it outperformed the contemporary benchmark Ferrari 360 Modena in three important performance categories: acceleration, handling, and braking. As with most BMW automobiles the top speed of the Z8 was electronically limited to 155.4 mph with the delimited top speed amounting to an estimated 180 mph.
Every car was shipped with a color-matching metal hardtop with a rear defroster.
In order to keep the interior uncluttered, a number of functions were integrated into multifunction controls. For example, the power windows and mirrors were controlled by a single instrument. Also, the center-mounted instrument cluster was canted slightly toward the driver. The displacement of gauges to the middle of the dashboard was intended to offer an unimpeded view of the hood and the road ahead.
In order to promote the Z8 to collectors and reinforce media speculation about the car's "instant classic" potential, BMW promised that a 50-year stockpile of spare parts would be maintained in order to support the Z8 fleet as all elements of the car were constructed or finished by hand, thereby compounding the importance of ongoing manufacturer support. A significant number of cars with bespoke paint and interior treatments were produced over the course of the four-year production run by BMW Individual, a division of BMW AG.
With production of the Z8 completed by November 2002, the Z8 was replaced by the Alpina Roadster V8 in 2003. The Alpina was intended as a GT and elements of grand touring intent were evident throughout this final iteration.
Instead of the original 6-speed manual and 4.9 L engine, the Alpina came only with an automatic transmission, utilizing a 5-speed BMW Steptronic transmission mated to a 4.8 L Alpina-tuned BMW M62 V8 engine from the Alpina E39 B10 V8 S.
In order to complete the car's transition to a refined grand tourer, a touring suspension setting was used. The standard Z8's run-flat tires on 18" wheels were discarded in favor of conventional tires with softer sidewalls mounted on 20" Alpina wheels. A new softer grade of Nappa leather replaced the Z8's less supple specification, and special Alpina gauges were fitted on the dash board cluster.
An Alpina steering wheel with three solid spokes replaced the original, which could not be retrofitted with shift paddles for the automatic transmission. Gear selection was displayed in an Alpina-specific display mounted in front of the steering wheel.
Performance and power output of the Alpina roadster V8 differed from that of the standard car in that the peak power was 375HP while peak torque was raised to 383 lb·ft; this torque was available at significantly lower rpm than the original in order to enable more relaxed cruising. The electronically limited top speed was officially raised to 161 mph.
Production of the Roadster V8 amounted to 555 units, 450 of which were exported to the U.S. market and only eight to the UK. In the United States, this special edition of the Z8 was sold directly through BMW dealerships, marking a first for Alpina, whose cars had never been sold through retail channels in the U.S.
Vehicle Equipment
Exterior Features
Chrome door handles
Chrome rear bumper
Fully automatic lined soft convertible top
High-intensity headlight cleaning system
Neon turn signals & brake lights
Removable aluminum hard top
Teardrop shaped chrome side mirrors
Twin kidney grille w/side gills
Xenon headlights w/dynamic auto leveling
Interior Features
6-way pwr/heated sport seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror-inc: reading lights
BMW cellular telephone system
Body-colored center console, door panels & dash w/aluminum control knobs
Central instrument cluster
Exterior temp gauge
GPS navigation system
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke aluminum wire steering wheel w/body-colored center cap, shift-on-the-wheel capabilities
Remote keyless entry-inc: alarm system
Satin-chrome trimmed instrumentation-inc: blue instrument faces, analog clock in tachometer face, night illumination from dial centers
Sound system-inc: 6-disc CD changer, (8) speakers, (2) subwoofers
Tire pressure monitoring system
Mechanical Features
20" x 9.0" front/20" x 10.0" rear light alloy wheels
4.8L (295) V8 engine w/Double VANOS system
4-link rear suspension w/coil springs
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Switch-Tronic harnesses
All aluminum space frame w/aluminum body panels
Battery switch
Dual polished steel exhaust pipes
Dynamic Brake Control
Electronic brake proportioning
One-touch starting
P255/35YR20 performance SBR front tires
P285/30YR20 performance SBR rear tires
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Strut-type front suspension
Safety Features
Front airbags
Safety belts w/automatic height adjustment/tensioners & force limiters
Side-impact airbags
Exterior Features
Chrome door handles
Chrome rear bumper
Fully automatic lined soft convertible top
High-intensity headlight cleaning system
Neon turn signals & brake lights
Removable aluminum hard top
Teardrop shaped chrome side mirrors
Twin kidney grille w/side gills
Xenon headlights w/dynamic auto leveling
Interior Features
6-way pwr/heated sport seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror-inc: reading lights
BMW cellular telephone system
Body-colored center console, door panels & dash w/aluminum control knobs
Central instrument cluster
Exterior temp gauge
GPS navigation system
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke aluminum wire steering wheel w/body-colored center cap, shift-on-the-wheel capabilities
Remote keyless entry-inc: alarm system
Satin-chrome trimmed instrumentation-inc: blue instrument faces, analog clock in tachometer face, night illumination from dial centers
Sound system-inc: 6-disc CD changer, (8) speakers, (2) subwoofers
Tire pressure monitoring system
Mechanical Features
20" x 9.0" front/20" x 10.0" rear light alloy wheels
4.8L (295) V8 engine w/Double VANOS system
4-link rear suspension w/coil springs
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Switch-Tronic harnesses
All aluminum space frame w/aluminum body panels
Battery switch
Dual polished steel exhaust pipes
Dynamic Brake Control
Electronic brake proportioning
One-touch starting
P255/35YR20 performance SBR front tires
P285/30YR20 performance SBR rear tires
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Strut-type front suspension
Safety Features
Front airbags
Safety belts w/automatic height adjustment/tensioners & force limiters
Side-impact airbags
Vehicle Warranty
New Cars come with a Full-Factory Warranty.
Used Cars may have a Remaining-Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Fusion Luxury Motors
Fusion Luxury Motors is the most unique Independent Luxury Exotic Automobile Dealership on the west coast located in Los Angeles California. With a high emphasis on Contemporary Ultra Exotic & Vintage/Classic Cars, due to the extensive experience & passion of Yoel Wazana. In addition to the inventory that is owned by us, we also welcome vehicles on a consignment basis. Our extensive client portfolio allows Fusion Luxury Motors to place cars with anonymity, or give it the global exposure when needed. We operate with a core fundamental of establishing trust and long standing relationships with each of our clients.
PROCUREMENT, TRADE-IN AND CONSIGNMENT
The passion for vehicles is ever changing, and exiting a vehicle can be a dreaded step in the automobile industry. Fusion Luxury Motors’ established foundation with our clients allows us to help you navigate through the exit process while ensuring a seamless and headache free transition. This includes selling, trading-in, or consigning your vehicle to us.
CUSTOMIZED VEHICLE SOURCING
We welcome each of our clients’ uniqueness and understand that at times, the vehicle of their dreams needs to be located. Fusion Luxury Motors’ comprehensive experience and deeply rooted relationships within the Exotic and Vintage/Classic automobile industry allow us to locate the rarest and most obscure vehicles to meet your desires. We personally inspect each vehicle and allow you to proceed with confidence while never breaching the trust you place with us.
Fusion Luxury Motors is the most unique Independent Luxury Exotic Automobile Dealership on the west coast located in Los Angeles California. With a high emphasis on Contemporary Ultra Exotic & Vintage/Classic Cars, due to the extensive experience & passion of Yoel Wazana. In addition to the inventory that is owned by us, we also welcome vehicles on a consignment basis. Our extensive client portfolio allows Fusion Luxury Motors to place cars with anonymity, or give it the global exposure when needed. We operate with a core fundamental of establishing trust and long standing relationships with each of our clients.
PROCUREMENT, TRADE-IN AND CONSIGNMENT
The passion for vehicles is ever changing, and exiting a vehicle can be a dreaded step in the automobile industry. Fusion Luxury Motors’ established foundation with our clients allows us to help you navigate through the exit process while ensuring a seamless and headache free transition. This includes selling, trading-in, or consigning your vehicle to us.
CUSTOMIZED VEHICLE SOURCING
We welcome each of our clients’ uniqueness and understand that at times, the vehicle of their dreams needs to be located. Fusion Luxury Motors’ comprehensive experience and deeply rooted relationships within the Exotic and Vintage/Classic automobile industry allow us to locate the rarest and most obscure vehicles to meet your desires. We personally inspect each vehicle and allow you to proceed with confidence while never breaching the trust you place with us.
Contact us for more details
(818) 773-8181
(818) 773-8181
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Payment Options
We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Loan check from eBay Financing Center
- Cash (in person)
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All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility.
Finance, Warranty, Shipping question?
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General Terms
Notice to Bidders:
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Deposit:
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Payment Types:
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All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
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Fees and Taxes
Out of State buyers are responsible for paying tax, title, license and documentation fee.  The customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state.  Please reach out to dealer for details.