BMW has confronted loads of criticism for its present design language, however few individuals have something unfavorable to say about this duo. The inspiration for the Skytop and Speedtop was already stable, as each are based mostly on the 8 Collection. Bavaria’s targa and capturing brake pair are constructed on the M8 chassis however characteristic fully bespoke bodywork. For the primary time, each vehicles are on show below the identical roof on the BMW Welt in Munich.
BMW Group Head of Design Adrian van Hooydonk took to Instagram to share pictures of the gorgeous vehicles. Whereas the Skytop is already bought out, a number of construct slots for the Speedtop are nonetheless obtainable. As for the value? BMW gained’t say, however the wagon is reportedly priced at €500,000, about the identical because the convertible when orders have been open. Manufacturing is restricted to only 120 items: 70 convertibles and 50 wagons.
Other than parting with half 1,000,000 euros, homeowners should settle for a trade-off: neither automotive has rear seats. Nonetheless, anybody spending that form of cash can simply afford a extra sensible Touring or SUV. The Skytop and Speedtop are aimed squarely at BMW’s wealthiest clientele, these keen to spend Rolls-Royce cash on a BMW.
And but, these aren’t even the most costly BMWs ever made. The three.0 CSL, based mostly on the M4 CSL, allegedly had a sticker worth of €750,000. Restricted to 50 items, it stays essentially the most highly effective inline-six automotive ever constructed by the model. One other particular M automotive may very well be on the horizon. Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Buyer, Model, and Gross sales at BMW M, advised BMWBLOG that the M division has secured a slot for a future limited-run collection.
Manufacturing of the Speedtop gained’t start till late 2026. Just like the Skytop, it gained’t be formally bought in the USA resulting from excessive homologation prices, which might lower into already fragile revenue margins. Nevertheless, very like the three.0 CSL, these particular M8s might nonetheless make it stateside below show-and-display exemptions. Even so, homeowners are unlikely to drive them typically, given their rarity. Placing on miles might harm resale worth, and plenty of patrons will deal with these vehicles purely as investments.
It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not the retro-modern styling of those vehicles will affect BMW’s mainstream lineup. The model is on the verge of launching its Neue Klasse design language, with prototypes of the iX3 and i3 hinting at smoother, cleaner bodywork. Fewer creases and angles, much like these discovered on the Skytop and Speedtop, might sign a design shift. Right here’s hoping that a few of this unique aptitude trickles all the way down to the vehicles that common patrons can afford.
