What Is It?
Revealed by the lake at the swanky Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on 23 May 2025, the BMW Speedtop concept is a big step away from the brand’s usual coupes and estates. It’s basically a fancy shooting brake spun off last year’s Skytop convertible, with a sleek, low-slung three-door look that’s both classy and a bit in-your-face.
Only 70 of these are being made for the whole world, each built by hand and coming in at a jaw-dropping £430,000. That price reflects just how customised and crafted this thing is—it’s aimed squarely at proper collectors. And although it’s technically a concept, the final version won’t be far off from what you see here. First deliveries should land in late 2026.
Exterior Design
It’s fair to say the BMW Speedtop is impossible to ignore. Design boss Adrian van Hooydonk described it as a visual exclamation mark, and that’s not far off. It’s got that classic BMW shark-nose front with an illuminated kidney grille that nods to the past while still feeling super modern. The roofline swoops from sharply angled A-pillars all the way back to some chunky rear arches, nailing that shooting brake vibe.
The paint job is something else too—a fading blend from “Floating Sunstone Maroon” to “Floating Sundown Silver” that catches the light like nobody’s business. Then you’ve got the narrow LED headlights, custom alloys with a fan-style design, and crisp lines all round. It looks purposeful even when it’s just parked up.
Interior & Tech
Inside, the Speedtop is basically a two-seat lounge. It’s all about craftsmanship, with a mix of Sunstone Maroon and cream leather that feels more like a high-end tailor’s work than car upholstery. There’s even brogue-style stitching for extra flair.
It comes with custom Schedoni luggage, too, tucked into unique rear compartments that were designed just for this car. The boot setup is split-level, making it more practical than you’d expect, and there’s ambient lighting and well-thought-out storage behind the seats to keep things neat.
Even though this isn’t a car loaded with flashy tech, you can expect it to have all the top-end infotainment and connectivity setups—all tastefully hidden away in a clean, elegant dash layout.
Engine & Powertrain
BMW hasn’t shared every last detail yet, but it’s pretty much confirmed the Speedtop runs the same setup as the Skytop—so, a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 pushing out 617 bhp and 740 Nm of torque. That’s enough to rocket it from 0 to 100 km/h in roughly 3.0 seconds, which puts it up there with some seriously quick GT cars.
BMW’s calling it the most powerful V8 they’ve used in any of their lineup, which gives you an idea of how much grunt is on offer. You’ll likely get an eight-speed auto and xDrive all-wheel drive too, which should mean loads of grip and smooth power delivery no matter what the weather’s doing.
With a price of £430,000, the BMW Speedtop sits way above the usual M cars—and even past most of BMW’s other halo machines. But let’s be honest, this isn't really about numbers. You’re paying for something that looks like nothing else, feels extremely special, and is rare enough that you’ll probably never see another one on the road.
Just 70 will be made, and they’ll go to a hand-picked bunch of collectors and VIPs. BMW calls it an “exclamation mark” for the Touring range, and you can see why—it’s wild, powerful, and totally unrepeatable.
If you’re lucky enough to get the nod for one of these, there’s not a lot out there that compares. Maybe a Ferrari BR20 or one of those ultra-rare Aston Martin Zagato shooting brakes—but even those don’t quite give off the same vibe as this piece of BMW art.
