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The story of Alpina with CEO Andreas Bovensiepen | MotoMan Podcast 004

September 24

1h 19m

Episode Description

In this episode, we sit down with Andreas Bovensiepen, CEO of Alpina, to explore the brand’s unique philosophy and enduring legacy. Founded by his father in the 1960s, Alpina has built a reputation for creating refined, high-performance BMWs that blend speed, luxury, and craftsmanship unlike anything else on the road. Andreas shares stories about growing up in the family business, what defines the “Alpina way,” and how the company continues to thrive while staying true to its roots.

If you’ve ever wondered why Alpina builds cars differently from BMW M, their future now that BMW AG has acquired the brand — and why enthusiasts around the world consider them works of art — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Andreas Bovensiepen

1:27 Why Electrification Was Too Risky for Alpina

3:56 What Did BMW Actually Buy From Alpina?

7:04 Alpina's SECRET Engineering for BMW, Mini & Rolls-Royce

8:13 Alpina's Origin: From Typewriters to Tuning

11:29 The Early Partnership That Made Alpina Successful

14:23 The Strategic Shift: From M Competitor to Luxury Brand

20:48 The Story Behind Alpina Blue & Green

22:52 The Niki Lauda Story: How Alpina Helped Him Dodge the Army

28:02 Inside the BMW Z8 Project

39:10 A Champion's Story: Andreas Bovensiepen's Racing Career