Ever looked at a BMW M4 and thought “it’s fast, but could it be more beautiful?” then the new Bovensiepen Zagato might just be the answer to your prayers. This isn’t just another tuned BMW – it’s what happens when Italian artistry meets German engineering precision and the results are pure magic.
A Family Legacy Meets Italian Craftsmanship
The story behind this beauty is almost as good as the car itself. Brothers Andreas and Florian Bovensiepen, sons of the late Alpina founder, have gone out on their own to create something special. Their first project? A collaboration with the legendary Zagato that turns the M4 Convertible into something that looks like it rolled out of a design studio in Milan.
Design That Blows Your Mind
What makes this car so special isn’t what they added it’s what they took away. Starting with an M4 Convertible, they removed the soft top entirely and replaced it with Zagato’s signature double-bubble roof design. This styling cue has been turning heads since the 1950s and works just as well today.
The absence of B-pillars gives it that sleek, pillarless coupe look that’s both elegant and sporty. Those small rear windows that actually roll down? They’re a dead giveaway that this started life as a convertible but now they just add to the car’s character.
The front end gets a full makeover with an elongated hood and a U-shaped vent that’s both functional and beautiful. And the best part? No oversized kidney grilles! Instead you get clean, purposeful lines that let the car’s beauty shine through.
Italian Style Meets German Power
Beneath that carbon fiber hood is the heart of a monster. An improved version of the S58 engine a twin-turbo, 3.0-liter inline-six– is good for 602 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. To put that in perspective, that’s more power than BMW’s own 3.0 CSL, which was their most powerful inline-six production vehicle.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: Twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six S58
- Power: 602 hp / 516 lb-ft torque
- Acceleration: 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds
- Top Speed: Over 186 mph
- Drivetrain: All-wheel drive with automatic transmission
- Wheels: 20-inch forged wheels
- Exhaust: Titanium Akrapovic system (40% lighter than stock)
Ride and Handling
It’s based on the M4 Convertible so it comes standard with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. This is not a track-honed monster, but a grand tourer that just so happens to have some serious performance credentials. 3.3 seconds to 62mph and 186mph-plus top speed to show that it’s no slouch but the really magic is how this car delivers those stats in real Italian style and flair.
Craftsmanship That Shows
Not a quick weekend project. Each Bovensiepen Zagato takes over 250 hours of hand-crafting. Most panels are made from lightweight carbon fibre and the attention to detail is everywhere you look. The wraparound design elements at both ends give it a fresh identity that’s unmistakably Italian even though the DNA is pure BMW.
Inside blue leather and Alcantara trim the cabin though the BMW roots are still visible. That’s not a bad thing – BMW knows how to make a driver-focused interior and Zagato’s touches just add that extra layer of luxury and exclusivity.
Price and Availability
As you’d expect from something this exclusive it won’t come cheap. Official pricing hasn’t been announced yet (that’s coming in Q4) but we know it starts with an M4 Convertible that costs nearly $100,000. Add 250+ hours of Italian craftsmanship and you’re looking at something that will go into six figures.
The company will keep production “strictly limited” with deliveries starting in the second quarter of next year. If you’re interested you might want to start making those calls sooner rather than later.
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The Bigger Picture
This is points of light, in the history of automotivity. Now BMW has taken Alpina in-house, but the Bovensiepen brothers have their own plan. Their collaboration with Zagato is a reminder that there is still space for independent creativity in a world ruled by big manufacturers.
It’s been over a decade since Zagato worked on a BMW project. Their last collaboration was with the Z4 back in 2012 though those concepts never made it to production. This time feels different there’s real intent behind bringing this beautiful machine to market.
Final Verdict
It’s not just a modified M4 it’s proof that when you combine German engineering with Italian design magic happens. It’s fast enough to thrill the performance enthusiasts, beautiful enough to stop traffic and exclusive enough so you’ll never see another one at the local cars and coffee meet.
Yes, it will be costly, and yes, production will be limited. Yet if you’re someone who appreciates automotive art and can afford to own it, the Bovensiepen Zagato would certainly be one of those cars that offer the best of both worlds -performance and elegance. This is not the prettiest M4 in the world it could just be the prettiest car, period.
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