BMW Concept Speedtop for Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este along the shores of Lake Como in Italy each year, besides the celebration of notable historic vehicles, some automakers also use the venue to present new concept cars or design studies. Last year, BMW Group presented the Concept Skytop, which it then decided to produce in a limited run of 50 units.

This year, the automaker will present an exclusive new concept car which will also be made in limited numbers (70) for collectors and connoisseurs. Known as the Concept Speedtop, the new model reimagines the sporty Touring, blending the elegance of a shooting brake with unique proportions.

Sharing its eye-catching form language with the Skytop concept, the Speedtop has an unmistakable presence with the pronounced V-shape of the front end, shark-nose design, slim front lights and the illuminated kidney grille.

The continuation of the central spline from the bonnet over the roof to the rear spoiler gives the car a dynamic Touring profile. The colour gradient on the roof, moving from Floating Sunstone Maroon to Floating Sundown Silver, accentuates this shape.

The visually striking roof spline is mirrored as a light beam in the 2-tone leather headliner, providing an atmospheric, indirect illumination. The boot is also leather-covered and refined with brogue-style perforations. A light beam illuminates the luggage compartment, which is divided into two sections. This allows large items of luggage to be stowed inside for multi-day trips.

The athletic design is enhanced by the car’s broad shoulders, while its elegance is underscored by 2-tone, 14-spoke wheels, which have been designed specifically for the Concept Speedtop.

The generous interior invites for weekend getaways for two. High-quality materials, the focus on every detail, and the stylistic connection between exterior and interior are a testament for its true craftsmanship.

The designers focussed on even the smallest detail, with skilfully crafted, traditional brogue-style details accentuate the leather-trimmed surfaces and emphasise the manufactory-level craftmanship on display.

For power, the Concept Speedtop will have the most powerful V8 unit in BMW’s powertrain range. This will ensure the performance is as superlative as the design.

“A true BMW exudes dynamism and elegance even when it’s standing still,” declared Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design. “And that’s also the case with our new concept car. The BMW Concept Speedtop is characterised first of all by its profile. It is very unique in the automotive industry. In this way, we have created an exclamation mark for our entire lineup of vehicles, especially for the Touring models.”

BMW will build 50 units of the Skytop design study