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Bovensiepen 05 GT Wagon Launches €198,900, 790 hp

6/16/2026

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Bovensiepen Launches

Bovensiepen launched the 05 GT performance wagon in Germany, based on the BMW M5 Touring.
It costs €198,900, €51,700 more than the base M5 Touring, with deliveries from Q4 2026.
The car makes 790 hp, 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) torque and adds a stainless-steel grille, split rear spoiler, 21-inch forged wheels and a titanium quad-exhaust 17.1 lb (7.8 kg) lighter.
The interior uses the M5 Touring layout with extensive leather, aluminum trim and numerous custom upholstery options.

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Bovensiepen Unveils

The Bovensiepen 05 GT becomes the sole new V8 wagon after the Audi RS6 Avant entered purgatory and the Mercedes-AMG E 63 wagon disappeared years ago.
Alpina, now a BMW subsidiary, collaborates with designers from the Ferrari F430 project.
The Bovensiepen family continues building exclusive coach-built cars despite Alpina’s ownership.
Targeting connoisseurs of Bavarian machinery, the 05 GT is positioned as a niche luxury alternative in a market lacking comparable high-performance wagons.

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Bovensiepen Upgrades

Bovensiepen equips the 05 GT with a 4.4-liter V8 plug-in-hybrid and an Akrapovic exhaust.
The handling package adds top mounts, Eibach springs, adaptive dampers and a bracing kit with tires.
The cabin features Lavalina leather, sueded cargo upholstery, paddle shifters and iDrive 8.5 with trim.
Design lead Euan McPherson said the aim was a presence without being too loud while the vehicle meets efficiency goals despite weighing more than an EcoBoost F-150.

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Bovensiepen Showcases

The 05 GT offers extensive bespoke interior options such as an Alcantara-lined trunk, personalized embossed headrest stamps, and custom embroidery.
Designer Frank Stephenson shaped the exterior to be subtle yet confident while preserving the Alpina character.
The wagon weighs 2,555 kg, balancing heavy luxury appointments with M5 Touring performance goals.
Andreas Bovensiepen describes the vehicle as a “treat for all the senses,” highlighting its sensory focus.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Audi launched the first-generation RS6 Avant, a V8-powered wagon that defined performance utility and spurred niche luxury estates. The RS4 Avant, also introduced that year, sold 6,030 units through 2001, showing market appetite for high-output wagons as part of the Volkswagen Group's RS program. This legacy underpins today’s Bovensiepen 05 GT plug-in-hybrid estate.

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Bovensiepen Launches

Bovensiepen launched the 05 GT performance wagon in Germany, based on the BMW M5 Touring.
It costs €198,900, €51,700 more than the base M5 Touring, with deliveries from Q4 2026.
The car makes 790 hp, 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) torque and adds a stainless-steel grille, split rear spoiler, 21-inch forged wheels and a titanium quad-exhaust 17.1 lb (7.8 kg) lighter.
The interior uses the M5 Touring layout with extensive leather, aluminum trim and numerous custom upholstery options.

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