First revealed on the shores of Lake Como at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza earlier this year, BMW previously announced that the Skytop Concept will enter production as an ultra-limited-run model, with only 50 units to be made. However, the German marque failed to reveal how expensive each of these bespoke convertibles would be, though a recent report from BMWBlog gives us an idea of its pricing.
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BMW is a German luxury car and motorbike manufacturer and current owner of Mini, Rolls-Royce, and Alpina. With roots dating back to 1913 as Rapp Motorenwerke, it officially became Bayerische Motoren Werke in 1922 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. BMW’s first car was built in 1928 when it built the Austin 7 under license from Dixi, which was called the BMW 3/15. BMW grew into a manufacturer of premium and luxury automobiles, launching iconic nameplates like the 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series, and is today known as one of the leading luxury automakers in the world, while the BMW M division is hailed as a leading manufacturer of performance cars.
- Founded
- 1916
- Founder
- Karl Rapp
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
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- Publicly Traded
- Current CEO
- Oliver Zipse
According to the BMW-focused publication, each Skytop is priced at $500,000, which is significantly cheaper than another low-volume Bimmer, its first coachbuilt model, the BMW 3.0 CSL, which was priced at $850,000 apiece – eventually selling for seven digits at auction. Both the Skytop and 3.0 CSL have already been sold out, though, so good luck on getting one even if you have a fat wad of cash lying around.
Nearly Identical To The Concept
Citing sources privy to its production, BMWBlog added that the production Skytop will be nearly identical to the concept. The Skytop’s product manager, Tobias Mühlbauer, also reportedly said that the concept was “almost exactly” converted into a production model, following a 15-month transition from concept to production. This sizable timeframe was reportedly used to improve the vehicle in various respects.
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While the overall design will still take inspiration from the BMW Z8 and 503, it has been reported that BMW would offer customization and bespoke details to its customers, such as the headlights and upholstery. Details of the degree of customization haven’t been revealed, but we won’t be surprised if it will be expansive given BMW’s coachbuilding aspirations with these low-volume models.
M8 Underpinnings And Power
The BMW Skytop wasn’t explicitly announced as a model based on the M8, but its 4.4-liter engine makes the same 617 horsepower found in the Competition trim. It comes equipped with xDrive all-wheel drivetrain, sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The Skytop can sprint from 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, according to BMW. The automaker hasn’t revealed the timeline for customer deliveries of the Skytop, but we’ll likely hear from the marque about that within next year.
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