BMW Speedtop Stuns In Exclusive Photos

Not even in our wildest desires would now we have imagined that BMW would make an M8 Touring. They nonetheless haven’t, however that’s solely as a result of the brand new Speedtop is even higher. Basically a two-door wagon model of the M8, this newest particular undertaking options a wholly totally different physique. A lot in order that we’d have a tough time realizing it’s an M8 beneath the pores and skin. It nonetheless appears to be like acquainted, however for a distinct cause: final yr’s Skytop is now a wagon. Take a greater look with our unique photographs.

We’re on the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the place BMW allowed us to spend high quality time with the Speedtop. The absence of parking sensors suggests we’re an idea, however the manufacturing model must be just about similar. As with the Skytop, the shark nostril is formally again, full with a proportionally sized kidney grille and slender headlights. BMW carried over the sharp entrance fascia from the Skytop, however they modified the whole lot else on the outside.

The broad shoulders look much more imposing in individual, giving the profile a commanding stance. BMW’s new burgundy shade pops much more on a sunny day, although it was sadly overcast throughout our restricted time with the automotive. Even so, the Speedtop is a kind of vehicles that instantly stand out due to a contemporary design, regardless of being primarily based on a mannequin launched seven years in the past.

On the rear, slim taillights and oval exhaust suggestions echo the Skytop, however now there’s a big, gently curved tailgate. BMW enhanced the roof’s beneficiant size with a outstanding spoiler, the place the third brake gentle will seemingly be situated on the manufacturing mannequin. The road-going model may also acquire a rear wiper, though it’s too early to verify. BMW is more likely to retain these wheels, contemplating the production-ready Skytop was not too long ago noticed with the identical alloys because the idea. The designers additionally modified the wheel design for the Speedtop, and we’ll seemingly by no means see these alloys on one other automotive.

With manufacturing restricted to 70 models, the Speedtop gained’t be as uncommon because the Skytop, of which BMW is constructing simply 50 examples. Logic tells us we gained’t see a lot of both on the highway. The truth is that rich collectors are unlikely to drive them as typically as they might an M8. Given the rarity and steep value tags, the targa and wagon duo will stay uncommon sightings.

Ideally, among the design magic will trickle right down to common manufacturing BMWs. The upcoming Neue Klasse lineup will characteristic cleaner, smoother surfaces, so there’s hope for a return to kind after years of controversial designs. Lest we neglect, BMW overhauled its design teams final yr. Nonetheless, their affect gained’t be seen in manufacturing fashions till after 2029. Hopefully, sketches of the Skytop and Speedtop will function inspiration.