A new BMW concept envisions a shooting brake.
BMW drummed up lots of buzz and excitement at last year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este by unveiling the Concept Skytop. With an open top design inspired by legendary al fresco BMW models like the 507 and the Z8, the stunning twin-turbo V8-powered two-seater received such a positive reception from enthusiasts, that BMW decided to unveil it as a production model with highly exclusive numbers. This year, BMW is hoping to continue that streak, with a new concept that appeals to an even more underappreciated niche in the automotive world.
Enter the new Concept Speedtop, unveiled at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este with much of what made the Skytop so exciting, with a sleek interpretation of BMW’s signature design cues, mixed with classic performance car proportions, like a sloping roof and a long hood. However, what makes the Speedtop so buzzworthy is the fact that it’s a shooting brake, part of a rare breed of performance cars that BMW has championed in the past.
Described as a “three-door interpretation of a BMW Touring,” the Speedtop’s shooting brake body is reminiscent of models like the M Coupe that have few peers, and even evokes the panache of shooting brake models like the Ferrari FF and Ferrari GTC4Lusso. Designed with the idea of being a dream car for weekend getaways for two, the Speedtop features an exquisitely luxurious two-seat interior with compartments behind for luggage. Two-tone upholstery highlights the elevated degree of craftsmanship that the Speedtop offers.
Similarly to the Skytop, BMW says that under the hood of the new Concept Speedtop lies “the most powerful V8 engine currently offered by BMW.” With its combination of exquisite luxury, stunning shooting brake design, and the brawn of a V8, the Speedtop is an enthusiast’s absolute dream, and the perfect recipe for a dying breed of performance cars. Luckily, BMW has already announced that the Speedtop will be offered in a production run of just 70 units, eclipsing the Skytop’s 50. Now available for order, the new BMW Concept Speedtop is BMW’s latest collector-grade masterpiece.
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