Vision BMW Alpina Convertible Rendering Pushes the Concept Further Than BMW Did

BMW still has time before the first modern Alpina reaches production, though the discussion around the brand already feels louder than expected.

BMW brought the brand-new Vision BMW Alpina Concept to the Concorso d`Eleganza Villa d`Este last week, the German-based carmaker announcing some important changes in its future electric lineup.

Recently, the model in question was already highlighted in some renderings, the concept losing its hard top and revealing an extremely appealing body style.

The concept introduced a shape far removed from Neue Klasse styling. Some readers praised that decision immediately.

Instagram creator @uygarspots published a digital convertible interpretation based on the Vision BMW Alpina Concept, replacing the fixed roof with an open-top layout while keeping the original proportions intact. The result looks cleaner than many expected. Maybe cleaner than BMW intended, honestly. The pointed front fascia survives untouched, as do the thin lighting elements stretching across the bodywork.

The roof itself appears to use a fabric construction rather than a folding metal arrangement. That detail matters because the article points toward a lower center of gravity and improved cornering balance compared with heavier retractable systems. Reinforcement beneath the chassis would still add mass over the coupe version, though the rendering suggests the trade feels worthwhile.

And despite appearances, the car sits far from compact territory. The Vision BMW Alpina stretches 204.7 inches, or 5,199 mm, from bumper to bumper. BMW positions the concept between the 5 Series and the flagship 7 Series, which explains the long profile and oversized rear section. With the top folded behind the back seats, the proportions start resembling an old-school grand tourer more than a futuristic concept car.

Nobody outside BMW appears certain about the production formula yet. Some observers continue predicting an SUV because luxury crossovers dominate sales across the segment. Others still expect a traditional road-focused machine carrying Alpina’s historic character into the electric age. The article leans toward the second idea, largely because dedicated Alpina buyers usually gravitate toward refined touring cars rather than tall utility vehicles.

Powertrain details remain undisclosed. Even so, the report links the concept to BMW’s familiar 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, potentially tied to the plug-in hybrid system from the newest M5. If BMW heads down that path, output would reach 717 horsepower alongside 738 pound-feet, or 1,100 Nm, of torque. Current M5 performance figures include 3.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph for the Sedan and 3.5 seconds for the Touring wagon.

Vision BMW Alpina Cabrio Renderings