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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW Speedtop revealed as striking £430,000 shooting brake
Shark-nose front end combines with raked roofline and ducktail rear to create low-slung GT BMW has morphed the M8 Competition into a two-seat shooting brake for a special limited-run concept called Speedtop. Unveiled at the Villa d'Este concours, the wagon has been given a complete design overhaul compared with the car on which it is based, and it is set to be built in a small batch 'for collectors and enthusiasts'. Each example is expected to cost as much as £430,000. The Speedtop is closely related to the Skytop that was unveiled at the same event last year. BMW is positioning the new concept as a modern interpretation of the traditional shooting brake – a format it has revisited several times over the years, with production cars such as the Z3 M Coupé and Z4 Coupé, as well as 2023's Z4-based Touring Coupé concept. 'The BMW Concept Speedtop forms an intentional counterpoint to our current [production] models,' said BMW Group design chief Adrian van Hooydonk. Speaking to Autocar at the unveiling, van Hooydonk said that ultra-low-volume specials play an important role as halo projects: "At BMW, I think we are in the business of creating dream cars and fulfilling those dreams every now and then. We've been doing so many show cars for so many years, also here at Villa D'Este for a few years, we've been able, every once in a while, to make these dreams come true. "We did this with the 3.0 CSL, with Skytop last year. Now with Speedtop, the chances are pretty good that we will do it again." He added that it's important to consider the future of the classic car market: "It's really to continue the tradition of the Concorso, because imagine this event in 50 years from now, what cars will be here on the lawn? It will not be a 3 Series, because we sell rather a lot of them." Production numbers, although not confirmed, are expected to match the Skytop's 50-unit run. Prototypes of that car – which is already sold out – have been spotted testing at the Nürburgring in Germany. BMW has told Autocar that both it and the upcoming Speedtop will be engineered to the same standards as its regular production models. ]]>
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
BMW 8-Series Based Shooting Brake Speedtop Concept Unveiled- Limited To 70 Units
BMW has unveiled the Concept Speedtop at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy. This special model is based on the high-performance M8 Competition and has a unique design accompanied by an extensive list of features. With production limited to 70 units, each unit is expected to cost around 430,000 Euros (approximately Rs 4.96 crore). Let's explore the design, features, and powertrain of the BMW Concept Speedtop. BMW Concept Speedtop: Design The Speedtop features a distinctive shooting brake design with an elongated front and sloping roof. It has an illuminated kidney grille, sleek LED headlights, and frameless doors with small winglets instead of traditional door handles for a clean look. To add to its unique persona, the vehicle is equipped with bespoke dual-tone 14 spoke wheels. Also Read: Mahindra Thar Roxx Waiting Period Reduced- Check Updated Timeline A central spine runs from the front to the rear, enhancing its sporty vibe. To top it off, the car has a sloping roofline which by the end merges with a spoiler. Along with this, the car gets a raked glass windshield complemented by the presence of slim LED tail lights and dual exhausts. BMW Concept Speedtop: Interior, Features Inside, the two-seat luxurious cabin boasts brown and white leather, with crystal accents on the gear selector, steering wheel, and bucket seat headrests. Digital displays for the driver and infotainment system resemble those in the M8 Competition. A light strip runs along the roof, and there's storage behind the seats for small bags, complemented by custom luggage from BMW matching the dual-tone upholstery. The boot area is lined with leather featuring ambient lighting. BMW Concept Speedtop: Powertrain BMW has not disclosed all the engine details yet, but the Speedtop is expected to feature its most powerful V8 engine. It may utilize the same 625 hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine found in the M8 Competition. This might be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system.
TimesLIVE
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
BMW Concept Speedtop debuts at Villa d'Este concours
While the new M2 CS made headlines at the 2025 Villa d'Este concours, it was the Concept Speedtop that arguably stole the BMW spotlight. Elevating the Touring (station wagon) format to new heights, the sleek two-door shooting brake, like last year's Concept Skytop, is underpinned by M8 Competition architecture and powered by BMW's formidable 4.4l twin-turbocharged V8 engine. A V-shaped front end, featuring slim headlamps and an illuminated kidney grille, leads into an elongated bonnet marked by a tapering central spine. The design element flows over the roof and ends at a spoiler perched above a sharply raked rear windscreen. With sculpted shoulders, wide rear haunches, bespoke 14-spoke alloy wheels and a roof painted in a shifting gradient from Floating Sunstone Maroon to Floating Sundown Silver, the two-seater Concept Speedtop is visually striking and undeniably distinctive. Inside, the cabin is rich in unique design details, including brogue-style accents on leather-trimmed surfaces. A two-tone colour scheme links exterior and interior themes, pairing Sundown Maroon with light Moonstone White upholstery. The contrast also helps to differentiate functional components from aesthetic ones. The roof spine motif continues inside as a light strip embedded in the leather headliner, offering subtle ambient lighting. The leather-lined trunk features brogue-style perforations and a built-in light beam to emphasise its two-part layout, allowing for the storage of bulkier items. The Concept Speedtop's interior and exterior were crafted with assistance from the BMW Group's Manufactory workshop in Dingolfing, while Italian leather specialist Schedoni supplied custom luggage tailored to match the car's materials and colours. Two dedicated compartments behind the seats house fitted Schedoni bags, with a matching weekend bag stowed in the trunk. BMW has confirmed a limited production run of only 70 units, with pricing expected to start at about R10.4m.
TimesLIVE
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Concept Speedtop debuts at Villa d'Este concours
While the new M2 CS made headlines at the 2025 Villa d'Este concours, it was the Concept Speedtop that arguably stole the BMW spotlight. Elevating the Touring (station wagon) format to new heights, the sleek two-door shooting brake, like last year's Concept Skytop, is underpinned by M8 Competition architecture and powered by BMW's formidable 4.4l twin-turbocharged V8 engine. A V-shaped front end, featuring slim headlamps and an illuminated kidney grille, leads into an elongated bonnet marked by a tapering central spine. The design element flows over the roof and ends at a spoiler perched above a sharply raked rear windscreen. With sculpted shoulders, wide rear haunches, bespoke 14-spoke alloy wheels and a roof painted in a shifting gradient from Floating Sunstone Maroon to Floating Sundown Silver, the two-seater Concept Speedtop is visually striking and undeniably distinctive. Inside, the cabin is rich in unique design details, including brogue-style accents on leather-trimmed surfaces. A two-tone colour scheme links exterior and interior themes, pairing Sundown Maroon with light Moonstone White upholstery. The contrast also helps to differentiate functional components from aesthetic ones. The roof spine motif continues inside as a light strip embedded in the leather headliner, offering subtle ambient lighting. The leather-lined trunk features brogue-style perforations and a built-in light beam to emphasise its two-part layout, allowing for the storage of bulkier items. The Concept Speedtop's interior and exterior were crafted with assistance from the BMW Group's Manufactory workshop in Dingolfing, while Italian leather specialist Schedoni supplied custom luggage tailored to match the car's materials and colours. Two dedicated compartments behind the seats house fitted Schedoni bags, with a matching weekend bag stowed in the trunk. BMW has confirmed a limited production run of only 70 units, with pricing expected to start at about R10.4m.
Auto Express
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New BMW Concept Speedtop is an ultra-rare shooting brake with looks to die for
BMW has been promising for some time that it'll reveal something 'dynamic, elegant and exotic' at this year's Villa d'Este concours event, and now the wraps have finally come off – say hello to the new Concept Speedtop. Although labelled a concept, the Speedtop will tread a very similar path to last year's Concept Skytop, which was also unveiled at Villa d'Este on Lake Como, Italy. The convertible Skytop has continued development over the past 12 months, and Auto Express has caught it testing numerous times. It's clear that the production-ready Skytop looks just like the concept, and we can expect the same of the Speedtop. Advertisement - Article continues below Not that you're likely to ever see one. The 2024 Skytop proved incredibly popular, with all 50 units selling out before its reveal – despite a price tag of around £500,000. The Speedtop is only slightly less exclusive, with 70 planned and a price tag to match that of the Skytop. Sharing the same overall body and mechanicals as the Skytop, the Concept Speedtop is based on the hottest version of the current 8 Series – the M8 Competition. This means that under the sculpted bonnet lies a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 with 616bhp going to all four wheels, via an eight-speed automatic transmission. We don't know how the extra shooting brake bodywork affects the kerbweight, but the 0-62mph time should stay in the region of 3.2 seconds. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below BMW says the Concept Speedtop 'reimagines the sporty Touring' with head of BMW design, Adrian van Hooydonk stating: 'It's very unique in the automotive industry. In this way, we have created an exclamation mark for our entire line-up, especially for the Touring models.' As with the Skytop, the Speedtop features a central spline that runs from the uniquely designed kidney grilles through the bonnet and on to the roof – ending at the raised rear roofline to create the shooting brake profile. The Speedtop also gets further bespoke details, such as 14-spoke wheels and an exterior colour gradient, which transforms from Floating Sunstone Maroon to Floating Sundown Silver. Inside, there are more special touches for the Speedtop with brown and white leather upholstery and a 'BMW Concept Speedtop' inscription on the centre console. However, up front at least it's a recognisable 8 Series cabin with the same 12.3-inch screen on the dash. To the rear it's vastly different. With the taller roof, you might have thought BMW would keep the M8's four-seat layout, but the rear seats have been removed to make way for two luggage bay areas split by a centre section with 'Speedtop' inscribed. BMW has form for this kind of limited-run special at Villa d'Este. In 2023, the firm unveiled the Concept Touring Coupé as a modern interpretation of the iconic Z3 M 'Clown shoe' coupé, and in 2016 it displayed the Hommage concept, based on the previous-generation M2 and built as a tribute to the original 2002 Turbo. Don't expect the Speedtop to be the last either. Sylvia Neubauer, vice president for BMW M customers, brand and sales previously told Auto Express: '[BMW's] strategy is to have a series of small-series additions that we offer to the markets. There will be something coming at Villa d'Este this year [the Speedtop], and probably some future small-series editions with the 'M' designation'. Click here for our list of the best performance cars ... Find a car with the experts New Ford Fiesta: latest details on supermini's potential return New Ford Fiesta: latest details on supermini's potential return The Ford Fiesta could be coming back as an electric car, and here's everything we know so far Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers? Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
