Group 1 - Alpina, a high-performance sub-brand of BMW, has launched a handcrafted GT sports car based on the BMW M4 Coupe, which will make its global debut at the Villa d'Este elegance competition in Italy [1][6] - The Bovensiepen family, founders of Alpina, has established a new brand that aims to embody superior driving principles, with the first model named Zagato, developed in collaboration with Italian design firm Zagato [6] - The new car features a carbon fiber body to offset the additional weight from the coachbuilding process, resulting in a curb weight of 1895 kg, which is an increase of 120 kg compared to the standard M4's 1775 kg [6] Group 2 - The interior retains the original M4 layout but is upgraded with custom leather and color options, allowing buyers to choose from 16 leather colors and 45 Alcantara materials, with fully bespoke designs available [6] - The powertrain consists of a reinforced 3.0-liter inline-six turbocharged engine, with maximum power increased to 611 horsepower and peak torque of 700 Nm, compared to the standard M4's 480 horsepower and 550 Nm [11] - Despite the weight increase, the new model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed exceeding 300 km/h [11] Group 3 - The exhaust system is provided by Akrapovic, featuring titanium components that weigh only 22 kg, approximately 40% lighter than traditional options [11] - The suspension system utilizes Bilstein's custom Damptronic dampers, supporting Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus driving modes, specifically tuned for a "Gran Turismo" driving experience [11] - Production is set to begin after the Villa d'Este showcase, with the first deliveries expected by the end of the second quarter of 2026, while pricing and production volume details will be announced in the fourth quarter of 2025 [11]