{
  "id": 11355937,
  "title": "The Bovensiepen Spider is a 430bhp BMW Z4 with Alpina DNA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/the-bovensiepen-spider-is-a-430bhp-bmw-z4-with-alpina-dna",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/the-bovensiepen-spider-is-a-430bhp-bmw-z4-with-alpina-dna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bovensiepen Spider is a limited-production sports car with 430bhp, designed by the family behind the original Alpina. Only 99 units will be built, starting at €115,500. The Spider is based on the BMW Z4, with power enhancements, revised chassis, bespoke bodywork, and a customisable interior. Designed by McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson, the exterior features a new front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler. Inside, buyers can personalise their Spider with various leather and Alcantara combinations. The Performance Pack adds an aluminium rear differential cover, underbody V-brace, and higher top speed of 183mph.",
  "summary": "A new company built by the family behind the original Alpina has turned the BMW Z4 into a 430bhp spider with styling from McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson. Only 99 will be built. If you remember the old Alpina, before BMW took over the name, you’ll probably have a good idea of what the Bovensiepen [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Bovensiepen Spider has 430bhp, Alpina DNA",
    "Only 99 units will be built, €115,500 starting price",
    "McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson created exterior"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}