We’re witnessing the beginning of a brand new automotive marque this weekend with the introduction of the Bovensiepen Zagato. Unveiled on the Fuori Concorso on the shores of Lake Como, in Italy; this glossy carbon-bodied GT automobile relies on the BMW M4 convertible and fuses German engineering with Italian model. If the title Bovensiepen doesn’t ring a bell, it’s in reference to the late founding father of Alpina Bukard Bovensiepen, the once-independent BMW tuning home, now totally absorbed into the Bavarian automaker. Now, sons, Andreas and Florian Bovensiepen, are taking the following massive step, and what higher approach than to do it with Zagato, an organization synonymous with coachbuilding and crafting a number of the most beautiful automobiles ever made.
The Bovensiepen Zagato rides on the bones of the (G83) M4 convertible, however moreover the daytime working lights upfront, you’d be hard-pressed to acknowledge it with the absence of BMW’s outsized kidney grille, now changed by a black stainless-steel mesh, flanked by sculpted air intakes. Particulars like double-bubble roof and sweeping proportions are unmistakably Zagato. Each panel is bespoke, and the air duct within the entrance fenders and aggressive diffuser assist with aerodynamics. Even the trunk lid has been recontoured to assist the refined ducktail spoiler. Bespoke 20-inch light-weight cast alloy wheels and quad-Akrapoviç exhaust pipes complement the coach-built bodywork.
“Our purpose is to construct automobiles for connoisseurs and lovers who respect the right symbiosis of design and expertise.” – Andreas Bovensiepen, CEO, Bovensiepen Cars.
Underneath the hood, you get acquainted firepower from a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder mill, now tuned for 602 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. That may be a vital leap over the usual M4 convertible’s 523 horsepower and 479 pound-feet. Because of this, the dash to 60 mph occurs in 3.3 seconds, whereas high velocity is 186 mph. Regardless of the large velocity, that is no monitor weapon. Whereas an eight-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive are normal, customized Bilstein Damptronic dampers all assist with this automobile’s grand touring intent.
“It was a crew effort pushed by the thrill of the mission, the thought of launching the primary automobile of a brand new luxurious model, and the truth that we had been bringing collectively the DNA of two households.” sais Andrea Zagato, third-generation President of Zagato.
Inside, the M4 structure stays, however with an atmosphere that has been considerably elevated. Every cabin undergoes 130 hours of customization, with full Lavalina leather-based, Alcantara, and in a near-endless palette of colours. The complete construct for every automobile, with its 400 distinctive parts, takes over 250 hours to place collectively. Actual pricing and precise manufacturing numbers haven’t been introduced but, however with the Zagato lineage and exclusivity, count on it to value greater than the Alpina B4 GT’s $200k worth, bought solely as a coupe. Deliveries of the Bovensiepen Zagato will start within the second quarter of 2026.
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