When the Vision BMW Alpina one-off design study was unveiled earlier this year, the response was almost unanimously enthusiastic. The coupe’s proportions and detailing are absolutely breathtaking, and it’s certainly prettier than any production coupe BMW has released in recent memory. However, there was no indication that the GT would be produced—until now. A new report indicates that a final decision has not yet been made, and demand for the car is such that certain executives are hoping a low-volume model could make it into showrooms.
Another “M1 Moment” Could Be Coming
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According to Autocar, a decision has not yet been made about whether to put the Vision BMW Alpina concept into production. If it happens, insiders are referring to it as what could be an “M1 moment” for the brand, a reference to the iconic mid-engined M1 supercar that set the tone for decades of M-badged performance BMWs.
If it’s produced under the newly relaunched Alpina brand, the 2+2 GT is expected to be a much more comfort-oriented model than the M1 ever was. After all, Alpina’s schtick has always been to blend BMW M-matching performance with supreme refinement.
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At the launch of the BMW i3, head of Neue Klasse Mike Reichelt said the designers of the Vision Alpina “had given the engineers a headache” due to high demand for the model. He also said that “a limited-volume” model was appealing to Alpina.
There is no confirmation whether BMW M and Alpina versions of the coupe will both make it to production, but Autocar understands that’s still being decided. If it gets the green light and retains its stunning lines and V8, we expect the coupe to sell out in no time at all.
The First New Alpina Model Won’t Be A Coupe
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Now that Alpina has been made part of the BMW Group, the company is preparing for the launch of its first new product under this arrangement. It will be a sedan based on the latest 7 Series and is expected to wear the B7 name. The model uses a V8 engine and is likely based on the latest M760. However, Alpina-specific tuning is expected to result in more power (close to 600 horsepower) and unique calibrations for the suspension and steering.
The car has only been spied so far, but the links to the facelifted 7 Series are obvious. As usual with an Alpina product, we expect the big sedan’s details to set it apart, from Alpina-specific wheels to the craftsmanship in the cabin.
It’s going to be a while before Alpina’s first new product hits the road, as production is only expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
What It Means
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Production of the Vision BMW Alpina coupe would give the BMW Group a GT to compete with the likes of the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB12. This is a sphere above the one occupied by the old 8 Series, and Alpina could position it as a sumptuous flagship with a price tag to match. Of course, we’ll have to wait for official confirmation from the automaker that it’s happening, but the Vision BMW Alpina is close to the top of our list of concepts that deserve to see the light of day.