1 / 8Event Showcase: BMW unveiled the Concept Speedtop, a shooting brake based on the M8 Competition, at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. Closely related to the 2024 Concept Skytop, it’s a limited-run model. Only 70 units will be produced this year, each priced at approximately 430,000 pounds (around ₹4.96 crore), targeting luxury car collectors.
2 / 8Distinctive Design: The Speedtop features a striking shooting brake profile with a long, arrow-shaped bonnet. A central spine runs from the bonnet to the rear spoiler, enhancing its touring aesthetic. The front fascia includes an illuminated kidney grille and slim LED headlights, flanked by vertically stacked air vents for a bold look.
3 / 8Sleek Exterior: Frameless doors with small winglets replace traditional handles, creating a clean side profile. Bespoke dual-tone 14-spoke wheels complement the design. The sloping roofline merges seamlessly with a prominent rear spoiler, paired with a raked glass windshield, slim LED tail-lights, and twin exhausts.
4 / 8Luxury Interior: The two-seat cabin features brown and white leather upholstery with crystal accents on the gear selector, steering wheel, and bucket seat headrests. A light beam in the roofliner mirrors the exterior spine. Digital displays for the driver and infotainment system resemble those in the M8 Competition.
5 / 8Storage Solutions: Designed as a strict two-seater, the Speedtop offers storage behind the seats for small bags. BMW provides tailored bags matching the dual-tone upholstery. The boot, lined with leather, includes a thin LED strip for wrap-around lighting, adding a premium touch to the storage area.
6 / 8Powerful Engine: BMW hints at the Speedtop featuring its most powerful V8 engine, likely the M8 Competition’s 625hp 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged petrol unit. While full powertrain details remain undisclosed, it’s expected to pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system for high performance.
7 / 8Limited Production: With only 70 units planned, the Speedtop is a collector’s item, unlikely to launch in India. Its exclusivity and high price point position it as a rare addition to BMW’s lineup, appealing to enthusiasts of bespoke, high-performance vehicles showcased at Villa d’Este.
8 / 8Heritage Nod: The Speedtop draws inspiration from BMW’s history of unique concepts, echoing the 2015 3.0 CSL homage and the 2024 Skytop. Built at BMW’s Dingolfing plant, it showcases advanced paintwork and a saddlery for custom leather interiors, reinforcing BMW’s expertise in coachbuilding.