BMW ALPINA: Standalone automobiles with a new brand emblem

bandersen · 02-12-2026, 02:59 PM

I am always amazed how AI now sounds like corporate marketing crap. Or, is it the reverse?

usmabmass · 02-12-2026, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

FINALLY... BMW has somewhat Fixed those Horrendous Alpina Wheels!
Even though there are still too many Spokes. The bend or curve along with the Face-Polished Spokes, help out tremendously. 💯

I know some people love the "iconic" alpina wheels but i have always hated them and it ruined the otherwise lovely cars for me.

Blue Sky · 02-12-2026, 09:59 PM

This “annoucement” posted here seems more like advertising rather than useful information for the BMW enthusiast. Are they a supporting vendor?

My M3 · 02-13-2026, 12:03 AM

Interesting

mbanck · 02-13-2026, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Sky

This “annoucement” posted here seems more like advertising rather than useful information for the BMW enthusiast. Are they a supporting vendor?

Alpina is part of BMW now and this announcement was an official press release from BMW which Bimmerpost reposted just like most other relevant press releases.

digitldlnkwnt · 02-13-2026, 07:35 AM

This is a slightly confusing post; BMW hasn’t acquired ALPINA per se, they’ve bought the name more than anything.

The Bovensiepen family, who dictated the engineering and direction of ALPINA past has nothing to do with it.

I just hope they don’t water down that badge they way the have with M.

ledphut · 02-13-2026, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by usmabmass

I know some people love the "iconic" alpina wheels but i have always hated them and it ruined the otherwise lovely cars for me.

No one cares.

Bimmerfun82 · 02-13-2026, 08:19 AM

Do those symbols stand for shocks/comfort and power/engine? Not sure about black and white.

GregW / Oregon · 02-13-2026, 08:28 AM

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Do those symbols stand for shocks/comfort and power/engine? Not sure about black and white.

Throttle bodies and crankshaft.

Bimmerfun82 · 02-13-2026, 08:29 AM

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Throttle bodies and crankshaft.

Ah that makese sense. Thanks

JohnEnglish · 02-13-2026, 10:30 AM

Reminds me of the AMG roundel.

TXSTYLE · 02-13-2026, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by usmabmass

I know some people love the "iconic" alpina wheels but i have always hated them and it ruined the otherwise lovely cars for me.

Absolutely agree.

usmabmass · 02-13-2026, 03:05 PM

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No one cares.

Dont get all sensitive on me now

jjr24 · 02-13-2026, 04:06 PM

I’m going to miss the wheels.

afadeev · 02-13-2026, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mani59

Commitment to power and discretion.

Finally - a solution to the problem that did not exist!

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Doubt ALPINA is going to do anything with the volume models, instead will probably alter/modify the higher models.

I give it 2-5 years before there is an Alpina trim or package available on all cars.
Just the same as there is "M sport" pack on everything today.
Even on the BMW-Civic (aka X1).

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Do those symbols stand for shocks/comfort and power/engine?

No-body knows:

a

tsbrown · 02-14-2026, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Throttle bodies and crankshaft.

Let’s hope this means there is a commitment to maintaining the ICE option for buyers who prefer it. At some point, like the manual transmission, the take rate will be so low it doesn’t make business sense to keep it. Would be odd to have that logo on a full EV.

mbanck · 02-14-2026, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

Let’s hope this means there is a commitment to maintaining the ICE option for buyers who prefer it. At some point, like the manual transmission, the take rate will be so low it doesn’t make business sense to keep it. Would be odd to have that logo on a full EV.

It is just a modernization of the previous Alpina logo below which had the same icons, so I wouldn't read too much into it, the BMW designers did not come up with those on their own

jdubm2c · 02-14-2026, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bandersen

I am always amazed how AI now sounds like corporate marketing crap. Or, is it the reverse?

I can’t tell if it’s AI or translation from the original release in German.

Frosty · 02-15-2026, 12:52 PM

Gives a "black edition " feel with the stark black and white. interesting. The red/blue di not seem to be too much of an overlap with M///

I just fantasized that this would be the ICE/6MT branding ha ha! ( it's passed now )

tsbrown · 02-15-2026, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanck

It is just a modernization of the previous Alpina logo below which had the same icons, so I wouldn't read too much into it, the BMW designers did not come up with those on their own

I’m aware it’s a refresh of the 60 year old logo. My point was Alpina decided to sell to BMW because the development costs were too high for them with BEV and PHEV. So using the logo on a BEV would be odd. And most (all?) of their target customers prefer ICE power trains anyway. I’m all in on a B5 GT with V8 if they bring it to the states.

ledphut · 02-16-2026, 08:07 AM

I think the strategy with Alpina is to bring BMW into the ultra-luxury segment to compete with Bentley & Aston Martin.

Sadly, I wouldn’t hold my breath for a B5 Touring. Expect 7-Series & X7-X9 models at least initially.

tracksidemanner · 02-18-2026, 09:45 AM

This is pretty awesome. Hopefully they produce some great cars as the bar here is high.

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