For sixty years, Alpina built bespoke autobahn missiles in a sleepy Bavarian town. Now, as Munich takes production entirely in-house for the first time, a twin-turbo V8 stands as a deliberate rebellion in an electrified era.
For six decades, the quiet Bavarian town of Buchloe served as the crucible for the ultimate stealth-wealth grand tourer.
The shift from an independent, family-run manufacturer recognized by the German transport ministry to a fully integrated BMW sub-brand represents a seismic corporate shift.
To fully grasp the anomaly of launching a new V8-powered flagship in late 2026, one only has to look at the broader automotive headlines dominating the market this very week.
For sixty years, Alpina built bespoke autobahn missiles in a sleepy Bavarian town. Now, as Munich takes production entirely in-house for the first time, a twin-turbo V8 stands as a deliberate rebellion in an electrified era.