BMW does a 180 and decides to put one of its most striking concepts into production
- BMW has decided to produce the Skytop concept
- Inspired by vehicles from the past, the Skytop is a modern-day grand tourer
- Only 50 units will be built
Published on Oct 11, 2024 at 4:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 14, 2024 at 11:48 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A while back, BMW unveiled the amazing Skytop concept car at the Concorso d’Eleganza event.
The Skytop was launched as a luxury concept car that pays tribute to the company’s Z8, and everyone assumed it would – probably – not be put into production.
But, amazingly, BMW decided to do a bit of a 180 on that front and mass-produce the car after all.
Mind you, when we say ‘mass-produce’, we actually mean the opposite of that, because BMW will only built 50 units.
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Skytop is a combination of love letters to the past
The BMW Skytop has taken inspiration from two icons from the past, the Z8 and 503, and a car that’s still in production, the 8-series.
But while BMW Z8 was more of a post-modern muscle car, the Skytop is a luxurious grand tourer.
The concept car is a convertible with a leather roof that seamlessly blends into the body of the car.
The inspiration came from the past tense, but the engine under the hood is 100 percent modern.
It features a 617-horsepower 4.4-liter V-8 from the M8 Competition.
It is also using the M8 Competition’s eight-speed automatic transmission and trick all-wheel drive system.
The reason why BMW will put this into production
BMW said they’ll build 50 units, which is not a lot but still something we should be happy about because BMW generally does not put these concepts into production.
The BMW GINA, for example, was one of those concepts that were considered too unique to put into production.
After unveiling the Skytop, BMW said it would consider putting it into production, but only if people were interested.
People were indeed interested, and so here it is.
We’re certainly glad it’s here, anyway.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
