When Bovensiepen dropped the new Z4‑based Spider, the headline was clear: 435hp, 580Nm, 99 units. The car lifts the standard M40i's 340hp by 95hp and its 500Nm torque by 80Nm, giving it a 0‑100km/h sprint of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 260km/h. An optional Performance Package pushes the limit to 295km/h and adds a milled aluminium rear diff cover, V‑brace, revised dampers and longer rear springs.
The gains come from a reworked intake that channels extra air and an exhaust that eases flow. The 8‑speed ZF automatic stays, but the rear‑wheel drive layout now feels tighter thanks to the tuned suspension.
On the outside, Frank Stephenson's hand‑tuned lines give the Spider a glossy black splitter, fender vents, side skirts and a diffuser, all on 20‑inch forged wheels. Inside, Vernasca leather, Alcantara seats, a Harman Kardon system, optional leather dashboard and custom embroidery turn the cabin into a luxury capsule, complete with a numbered plaque.
The 99‑unit run is split unevenly: 40 in Sapphire Black, just 5 in Frozen Grey II, making some colours a rarity in themselves. At €115,500—about ₹1.27 crore—the price is steep, and deliveries are slated for the end of Q1 2027, with no dealer network in India.
Collectors who value exclusivity will find the Spider an attractive, albeit expensive, addition to their rosters. The real test will be how quickly the 99 units sell, what the resale market looks like, and whether Bovensiepen can replicate the success of its earlier Zagato and 05 GT projects.