BMW Z8 (E52)
Compare the BMW Z8 with the BMW ALPINA Roadster V8 and check documentation that affects their comparability.
What to check before buying
Check factory specification, service records, hardtop and tools, and inspect the front structure with a specialist. Verify the ALPINA identifier and edition number where applicable.
The BMW ALPINA Roadster V8 uses an ALPINA engine and automatic transmission. Its auction evidence belongs with that specification.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAPBA48003GF50291 | 1 Dec 2024RM Sotheby’s · Dubai2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8 | SoldUSD 410,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceALPINA edition, number 291 of 555. |
| WBSEJ11030AF77019 | 26 Nov 2022RM Sotheby’s · Munich1999 BMW Z8 | SoldEUR 410,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM reported a temporary import bond and no registration papers at this sale. |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1999–2003
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Roadster
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW ALPINA Roadster V8 | — | Roadster | — | — | Road · ALPINA V8 and automatic transmission | WAPBA48003GF50291 |