This 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8 is #377 of 555 examples produced and is powered by a 4.8-liter M62 V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. It is finished in Jet Black over Black Nappa leather and features a removable hardtop, a black soft top, staggered-width 20″ Ronal wheels, heated power-adjustable sport seats, air conditioning, a six-disc CD changer, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Acquired by the current owner in 2019, this Alpina Roadster has 30k miles and is offered on dealer consignment with a hardtop stand and covers as well as a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.
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 a matching removable hardtop as well as a black soft top. Additional equipment includes xenon headlights with washers, front fender air extractors with BMW roundels, painted mirror caps, dual exhaust outlets, and neon taillights and turn indicators.
Staggered-width 20″ Ronal wheels are mounted with 255/35 front and 285/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. 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).
The cabin features Black Nappa leather upholstery that extends from the heated power-adjustable seats to the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, leather-wrapped roll hoops, navigation, a six-disc CD changer, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
A plaque mounted between the seats denotes this Alpina Roadster as chassis #377 of 555 in the series.
The leather-wrapped 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 and a 7k-rpm tachometer with an integrated analog clock as well as gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer on this BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster 30k miles.
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.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a five-speed Switch-Tronic automatic transmission.
