(March 5, 2015) BMW will celebrate the 40th anniversary of BMW North America as well as the company’s first major US motorsports victory at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring at the 2015 New York International Auto Show  April 1and 2.

The company will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alpina with the North American debut of the  2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. Additional vehicles that will be displayed at the BMW Stand include the Sebring-winning 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL, a current BMW Z4 GTLM race car, and a 1970 BMW 2002ti Alpina race car. Other highlights will include the BMW i8 and  i3, as well as the BMW X5M, and X6M.

2015 also marks the 50th anniversary of Alpina Automobiles. To recognize the anniversary, the BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe will make its North American debut at the NYIAS, displayed alongside the 1970 BMW 2002ti Alpina.



The BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is the fastest BMW car sold on the showroom floor, both in terms of acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (3.6 seconds) and in its maximum speed of 200 mph (electronically limited).

The four-door Gran Coupe is equipped with a 4.4 liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, 60 horsepower more than the previous model year. The Gran Coupe uses the Alpina-tuned 8-Speed Sport Automatic transmission and xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system.

The car features a full stainless steel exhaust system with Alpina trademark elliptical twin tailpipes. Additional updated design features include a newly -shaped front spoiler and apron to ensure the effective flow of air to the cooling system, new Alpina hood, and BMW full LED adaptive headlights with high beam assistant.

BMW 2002ti Alpina

The Gran Coupe will have limited production and arrives in U.S. dealerships in June. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
   
Displayed with the BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will be a 1970 BMW 2002ti Alpina race car. The BMW 2002ti Alpina (“Touring Internationale”) was an iconic sport car racer in Europe in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Built by Alpina GmbH, the BMW 2002ti Alpina features Alpina’s signature Weber side draft carburetors, engine upgrades, “pig cheek” flared fenders, and three-piece Alpina light alloy wheels. The BMW 2002ti Alpina is powered by a 2.0-liter, 220 horsepower, single overhead camshaft engine. The car is part of the BMW USA Classic Collection. 1970 BMW 2002ti Alpina Press Kit.