[Mani59]

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Just 50 examples of the BMW M8-based Skytop are expected to hit the road, priced at over £400,000 each.



The BMW Skytop is officially going into production, albeit for a limited series, and the first undisguised car has already been spotted on the road before deliveries begin next year. Based on the V8-powered M8, the open-top model will be built in a run of 50 units, just like the reborn 3.0 CSL BMW unveiled in 2022. And yes, they’re already sold out.

The Skytop is powered by the familiar 617bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that sees action in the M8 on which it's based, sending power to all four wheels via xDrive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Skytop is a hair slower than the M8 to 62mph, making the dash in a claimed 3.3sec.

The Skytop is a celebration of BMW’s history of roadsters, from the iconic 507 Roadster to the Z8. It’s these that are referenced the most heavily in the Skytop’s design, with the sharknose arrow shape of the bonnet a nod to the former and that tapering tail referencing the 2000s BMW roadster. As is clear from these new images, visual highlights include headlights that have the slimmest profile currently available in the industry yet contain all the necessary lighting functions within.

Unlike some limited-run open top cars, the Skytop does come with a roof, albeit one that has to be removed manually. The two leather trimmed panels can be stowed in a compartment in the luggage area. That it has a roof at all greatly increases the grand touring credentials of the Skytop, though it’s doubtful many will be making the trans-Continental dash for Villa d'Este in 2026.



A distinctive ‘spine’ runs the length of the car from the bonnet to an aluminium bar across the boot lid. Small winglets on the shoulders of the doors replace the door handles, while the finned alloy wheels have something of a 1930s Streamliner about them. The colour, if you’re wondering, is Floating Sundown Silver and is hand-applied to each Skytop.

Inside is a sea of sumptuous brown – and occasionally brogued – leather to match the roof and rollover bar, with crystals elements around the cockpit. That aside, it is familiar to those who’ve spent time in an 8-series. Your musical needs should be adequately met by the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround system.

The car started life as a concept only, debuting at the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. However the strength of the positive response to the car by attendees, and presumably, prospective buyers, inspired BMW to proceed with a limited production run. The more limited these things are, the more expensive they are to produce, so expect the Skytop, with its totally bespoke coachwork, to be at least £400,000. When the concept was revealed last year, the caveat for a production version was that it’d take a year to get ready, so deliveries aren’t likely to begin until early 2026.

Source: https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/207244/bmw...ted-production

[Mani59]

And a couple of further photos - source unknown.

[AvielShimoni]

Proper BMW's design!!
Lovely!!

[NSXR]

Very 1960's future, especially with the color choices. It has that longtail feel to it. Too bad about the dumpy styling. Interesting choice giving the front air intakes and exhaust tips more design space than the headlights and taillights. It unfortunately killed the rest of the design. This design just needs more balance.

[SALD25]

WTF is that…

[GOLFFRR]

hmm not sure TBH. would have to see it in person, def wild looking.

[pesh]

I dont see $400K value in the design but i'm sure people will snap it up.

[Nahlem]

Hmm interesting design choice its not bad looking by any means but it feels like i have seen it before a bit classical to say a bit one the Austin Martin side but cool that they made it, and those 50 owners who gets it enjoy em with good health even though i do believe this will end up a lot like a collectors car.

[eljay]

Love the design, but they should choose something else than "Lexus-style retired Florida couple" colour scheme for the launch.

[Evinrude1975]

At BMW, I don’t know how designers who came up with this car can peacefully coexist with those who created the latest M5 and M2.

[J-RO]

Doesnt look like its getting Idrive 10.

[Miller John]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Just 50 examples of the BMW M8-based Skytop are expected to hit the road, priced at over £400,000 each.

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The BMW Skytop is officially going into production, albeit for a limited series, and the first undisguised car has already been spotted on the road before deliveries begin next year. Based on the V8-powered M8, the open-top model will be built in a run of 50 units, just like the reborn 3.0 CSL BMW unveiled in 2022. And yes, they’re already sold out.

The Skytop is powered by the familiar 617bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that sees action in the M8 on which it's based, sending power to all four wheels via xDrive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Skytop is a hair slower than the M8 to 62mph, making the dash in a claimed 3.3sec.

The Skytop is a celebration of BMW’s history of roadsters, from the iconic 507 Roadster to the Z8. It’s these that are referenced the most heavily in the Skytop’s design, with the sharknose arrow shape of the bonnet a nod to the former and that tapering tail referencing the 2000s BMW roadster. As is clear from these new images, visual highlights include headlights that have the slimmest profile currently available in the industry yet contain all the necessary lighting functions within.

Unlike some limited-run open top cars, the Skytop does come with a roof, albeit one that has to be removed manually. The two leather trimmed panels can be stowed in a compartment in the luggage area. That it has a roof at all greatly increases the grand touring credentials of the Skytop, though it’s doubtful many [...]

The BMW Skytop... only 50 units, and they're all sold? That's crazy.
The design is a miss for me tbh, but those headlights and the Streamliner-esque wheels are awesome.
The interior sounds like a dream, I wish I could see it in person

[fw10ring]

I love roadsters, but this car doesn’t speak to me at all. There are some design cues that I appreciate, but the whole package doesn’t have any emotion to it, for me. Part of it has got to be that color choice though. Yuck.

[dogballs]

No CD player… useless. 🤨

[brianeck]

Front is nice. Sides are pretty good. Rear is atrocious. Built on oval exhausts just don't do it for me. The whole rear needs work.

On the bright side anyone who spends 400k apparently gets to skip idrive 10 and have a functional and useful infotainment system, so thats a plus.

[ssabripo]

[JMD]

No! Nope!! No-Nope!!! No Way!!!! I cannot unsee what I think is not a well flowing-lines car design!

Is this BMW's AZTEK?

Edit: Just think of what BMW could do with the funds to develop this vehicle,...and the XM!

Imagine the following: (...all straight from the factory,...with a warranty)
1) 1000Hp M5
2) 1200Hp M5 CS
3) 800Hp M3
4) 900Hp M3 CS
5) 850Hp M550
6) 750Hp M540
7) 750Hp M340
8) 650Hp Z4 M
9) 800Hp X5 / X6 / X7 (ICE)
10) 700Hp X5 / X6 / X7 60e (Hybrid)

Every one of the above would be class leaders in their segment! Yet, BMW brings something to market that many won't ever see much less have desire to own it. So,...will it be the "Z8" for the new century?

C'mon,...FOCUS BMW! FOCUS!!

[Chihuahua]

Boring, hate to say it.

[ANDREW THOMAS]

It’s a wonderful drive but I’ll be honest it’s not my type and the color besides is not quite the vibe I'm looking for. If it were black, though? Game over

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by pesh

I dont see $400K value in the design but i'm sure people will snap it up.

Believe it’s been long sold out.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by pesh

I dont see $400K value in the design but i'm sure people will snap it up.

Originally Posted by NSXR

Too bad about the dumpy styling.

This design does nothing for me in pictures, but I will reserve the final judgement for the (unlikely) case I will see the car in person. Ever.

Overall - the design feels bland, and very Lexus-SC-like.

IMHO,
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[GuidoK]

Not my taste. Like what said above, from lots of angles quite bland. Especially for £400k. (and I believe that is ex tax (VAT, CO2 tax whatever)