Alpina Roadster engines
The Alpina Roadster is a German sports car from the manufacturer ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen. The car is based on the BMW Z8 roadster model, produced from 1999 to 2003. In fact, the car is made from spare parts, body parts and chassis of the base manufacturer, but with its own addition from Alpina. Unlike the original, the model has an automatic transmission, luxurious-looking wheels and other branded details and little things. The Roadster is a convertible.
The Alpina Roadster was offered with 2 engines between 2002 and 2003 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 4.6 to 4.8 liters, power output from 347 to 375 hp. All of them use a timing chain.
Alpina Roadster engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpina Roadster V8 (E52) 2002–2003 | |||||||
| BMW M62B48 | 2002–2003 | 4.8 L V8 | 375 hp | petrol | chain | 8 L | |
| Other Alpina Roadster engines generation not specified | |||||||
| BMW M62B46 | 2001–2003 | 4.6 L V8 | 347 hp | petrol | chain | 7.5 L | ~350,000 km |
Alpina Roadster engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Alpina Roadster?
Alpina Roadster V8 (E52) (2002–2003): BMW M62B48.
How much oil does the Alpina Roadster engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW M62B46 — 7.5 L (5W-30); BMW M62B48 — 8 L (5W-30 / 5W-40).
Does the Alpina Roadster have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW M62B46 and BMW M62B48.
Was the Alpina Roadster available with a diesel engine?
No, all Alpina Roadster engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Models with the same engines
- Alpina B10 2 shared engines
- BMW X5 1 shared engine
- Morgan Aero 8 1 shared engine