Alpina has made its name producing faster, plusher and more comfortable versions of various BMW models.
Alpina has made its name producing faster, plusher and more comfortable versions of various BMW models.
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It's sold in the United States through official BMW dealers.
It's sold in the United States through official BMW dealers.
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Alpina's latest offering is the B7 Bi-Turbo, which can reach top speeds in excess of 200 mph.
Alpina's latest offering is the B7 Bi-Turbo, which can reach top speeds in excess of 200 mph.
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Every Alpina gets a unique numbered plaque mounted in the front of the cabin. The firm currently produces around 2,000 cars per year.
Every Alpina gets a unique numbered plaque mounted in the front of the cabin. The firm currently produces around 2,000 cars per year.
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Craftsmen take the re-engineered BMWs and install finer-grade leather, with the scope for personalization almost limitless.
Craftsmen take the re-engineered BMWs and install finer-grade leather, with the scope for personalization almost limitless.
Alpina
Alpina technicians hand-stitch leather onto its steering wheels, claiming that it makes them feel more comfortable in the hand than machine-stitched patterns.
Alpina technicians hand-stitch leather onto its steering wheels, claiming that it makes them feel more comfortable in the hand than machine-stitched patterns.
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Craftsmen at Alpina's tiny factory in Buchloe, Bavaria, produce seats and other parts in-house. They will be fitted into the cars at BMW's production lines.
Craftsmen at Alpina's tiny factory in Buchloe, Bavaria, produce seats and other parts in-house. They will be fitted into the cars at BMW's production lines.
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The engineers at Alpina introduced turbocharging to many BMW models. This B7 S Turbo also sports the firm's characteristic side decals and wheel design.
The engineers at Alpina introduced turbocharging to many BMW models. This B7 S Turbo also sports the firm's characteristic side decals and wheel design.
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Alpina bosses thought long and hard about producing an SUV but, in the end, market forces persuaded them to create a version of BMW's X3. It's produced at BMW's factory in the United States.
Alpina bosses thought long and hard about producing an SUV but, in the end, market forces persuaded them to create a version of BMW's X3. It's produced at BMW's factory in the United States.
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BMW's Z8 Roadster didn't escape the Alpina treatment. Indeed, one in 10 of the cars sold carry an Alpina badge, and they now change hands for more than $400,000
BMW's Z8 Roadster didn't escape the Alpina treatment. Indeed, one in 10 of the cars sold carry an Alpina badge, and they now change hands for more than $400,000
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Alpina's founder Burkard Bovensiepen (third from left, top row) celebrates touring car success with his team. Much of the firm's early history with BMW is tied to motorsport.
Alpina's founder Burkard Bovensiepen (third from left, top row) celebrates touring car success with his team. Much of the firm's early history with BMW is tied to motorsport.
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