Old Alpina is back: the Bovensiepen 05 GT is a 789bhp modified M5 Touring

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1. 44d ago

   Alpina Bovensiepen 05 GT: 789bhp M5 Touring arrives Q4 2026

   The Alpina-branded Bovensiepen 05 GT, a 789-horsepower modified BMW M5 Touring estate, is entering production with deliveries set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Priced from €198,900, it targets the luxury performance estate market, though key modifications remain undisclosed. The car is led by Frank Stephenson’s design and will produce 200 units annually. It competes with high-end alternatives while filling a gap left by BMW’s unbuilt Alpina B5 Touring.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Alpina Bovensiepen 05 GT will begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2026.
   • The car retains its 789-horsepower output and €198,900 starting price.
   • Production remains capped at 200 units annually under Alpina’s revived name.
   • The vehicle is based on a modified BMW M5 Touring estate, with undisclosed performance enhancements.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • BMW acquired only the Alpina name in 2022, not the original company’s operations or assets.
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2. 45d ago

   Old Alpina brand revives with 789bhp Bovensiepen 05 GT M5 Touring estate

   The Bovensiepen 05 GT, a 789-horsepower modified BMW M5 Touring estate, is now in production under the revived Alpina name. Priced from €198,900, it fills a niche left by BMW’s unbuilt Alpina B5 Touring, blending performance and luxury. Frank Stephenson’s design leads development, with 200 units planned annually. The car competes with other high-end performance estates but keeps key modifications undisclosed.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is based on the BMW M5 Touring’s V8 engine architecture, with output increased to 800 horsepower.
   • The car is priced at €198,900 and will produce 200 units per year.
   • Frank Stephenson is the lead designer behind the Bovensiepen 05 GT’s Alpina-inspired aesthetic.
   • Production is confirmed to take place in Buchloe, Germany, aligning with Alpina’s heritage.
   • The vehicle retains a near-stock 5-Series body, hiding significant performance modifications.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The exact modifications to the BMW M5 Touring’s powertrain remain undisclosed by Alpina’s new ownership.
   Sources used for this update (2)

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   2. Bovensiepen 05 GT Is an 800-HP, M5-Based GT at €198,900
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3. 45d ago

   Alpina revives Bovensiepen 05 GT: 789bhp M5 Touring rival now in production

   The Bovensiepen 05 GT, a 789-horsepower modified BMW M5 Touring with Alpina-inspired design and luxury, has entered production under the original Alpina family’s brand. Priced from €200,000, it targets the high-end tuner market, filling a gap left by BMW’s unbuilt Alpina B5 Touring. Development aligns with Alpina’s heritage, though exact modifications remain undisclosed. Built in Buchloe, Germany, the car competes with other premium performance estates.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is now in production under the original Alpina family’s brand, not as a standalone Bovensiepen model.
   • It is a heavily modified BMW M5 Touring with Alpina-derived design cues and luxury enhancements.
   • The car produces 789 horsepower and is built in Buchloe, Germany.
   • Pricing starts at €200,000, positioning it in the high-end tuner market.
   • BMW has not built an Alpina B5 Touring, leaving the Bovensiepen 05 GT as its closest successor.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Exact modifications and technical details of the Bovensiepen 05 GT remain undisclosed beyond its 789bhp output and M5 Touring base.
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. The Bovensiepen 05 GT Is the Alpina B5 Touring Successor BMW Hasn't Built Yet
   2. Don't like the M5 Touring? Try a Bovensiepen 05 GT
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4. 45d ago

   Bovensiepen 05 GT: 789bhp Alpina-inspired M5 Touring in production

   The Bovensiepen 05 GT, a 789bhp modified BMW M5 Touring with Alpina-derived design and luxury, is now confirmed in production under the original Alpina family’s brand. Built in Buchloe, it competes in the high-end tuner market with pricing starting at €200,000. Sources confirm its development follows Alpina’s legacy, though details on exact modifications remain limited.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a production model based on the BMW M5 Touring, featuring Alpina-inspired styling and bespoke luxury.
   • Bovensiepen, founded by the original Alpina family, continues manufacturing cars under its own brand after BMW acquired Alpina.
   • The 05 GT produces 789 horsepower, exceeding the output of a standard M5 Touring.
   • Production takes place in Buchloe, using Alpina’s historical manufacturing legacy.
   • Pricing for the Bovensiepen 05 GT starts at €200,000.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is designed to avoid overt Alpina branding, opting for a stealthy aesthetic.
   • An ex-Alpina executive and a BMW designer played key roles in shaping the project.
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5. 45d ago

   Bovensiepen 05 GT: 789bhp Alpina-style M5 Touring revealed at €200k

   The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a 789bhp modified BMW M5 Touring with Alpina-inspired styling and bespoke luxury, now confirmed in production. Built in Buchloe using Alpina’s legacy, it targets the high-end tuner market. Sources credit an ex-Alpina executive and BMW designer for its direction. Pricing starts at €200,000.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a 789bhp modified BMW M5 Touring with classic Alpina styling and bespoke luxury.
   • Pricing for the 05 GT starts at €200,000.
   • The vehicle uses a V8 hybrid powertrain, matching BMW’s configuration in the M5.
   • The kerb weight is 2,555kg, slightly heavier than the G99 M5 Touring due to luxury interior materials.
   • Production takes place in the same Buchloe factory historically used by Alpina.
   • The project is led by an ex-Alpina executive and a BMW designer.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The 05 GT may be positioned as the successor to Alpina’s B5 Touring model, though this has not been directly confirmed by Bovensiepen.
   • The 05 GT’s development suggests a revived Alpina brand under Bovensiepen, though no official statement has been made on this transition.
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6. 45d ago

   Alpina’s Bovensiepen 05 GT: 789bhp M5 Touring with €200k price tag

   A revived Alpina brand under Bovensiepen has unveiled a high-performance M5 Touring variant, now confirmed at 789 horsepower. The project merges Alpina’s heritage with a modern, refined aesthetic and aggressive powertrain upgrades. Pricing starts at €200,000, positioning it as a luxury tuner’s take on BMW’s flagship sedan. Multiple sources credit an ex-Alpina executive and BMW designer for the project’s direction.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a modified BMW M5 Touring with 789 horsepower.
   • The vehicle is priced at €200,000, targeting luxury tuner buyers.
   • The project is led by an ex-BMW designer and former Alpina executive, reviving the Alpina brand under Bovensiepen.
   • The M5 Touring’s design has been described as more elegant and tasteful through Bovensiepen’s modifications.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The designer behind the new Mini also contributed to the M5 Touring’s aesthetic refinements.
   • Alpina’s revival under Bovensiepen includes plans for additional high-performance BMW models beyond the M5 Touring.
   Sources used for this update (5)

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   2. Ex-BMW Designer Makes The M5 Touring Look More Elegant
   3. The Designer Of The New Mini Figured Out How To Make The BMW M5 Touring Look Way, Way, Way More Tasteful
   4. Here's What Happens When Alpina's Old Boss Gets His Hands On The M5 Touring
   5. Bovensiepen Builds an 800-HP M5 Gran Turismo for €200,000
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