BMW’s 2025 Speedtop Concept Blends Shooting-Brake Form with Flagship V8 Power
BMW returned to the shores of Lake Como with another collector-bait concept, this time wearing a fixed roof and a raked tail. The 2025 BMW Speedtop Concept, shown at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, builds on last year’s Skytop roadster study but trades open-air theatrics for a sleek shooting-brake silhouette, a richer paint treatment, and a promise of 70 hand-built examples for well-heeled buyers.
Limited-Run Reality
Unlike many one-off design exercises, the Speedtop is already earmarked for production—albeit in ultra-small numbers. BMW plans to assemble just 70 units through its Dingolfing Manufactory workshop, a slight bump over the 50 cars allotted for the Skytop that preceded it. Dealers are taking orders now; pricing remains undisclosed, but “if you have to ask…” applies.
Sculpted Familiarity, New Proportions
The nose will look familiar to anyone who studied the Skytop. Slim LED headlamps, an illuminated kidney grille, and a forward-leaning shark-nose tie the two concepts together. From there, the Speedtop forges its own path. A long hood leads into a flowing roofline that fades from “Floating Sunstone Maroon” to “Floating Sundown Silver,” ending in a tapered rear capped by a subtle spoiler. The fixed roof eliminates the Skytop’s removable panels, but it preserves the dramatic central spine, now running uninterrupted from the hood vent to the rear deck.
Broad rear haunches emphasize the car’s rear-drive stance, and bespoke two-tone 14-spoke wheels complete the look. The combination reads more shooting brake than classic wagon—think touring coupe with added luggage space rather than a full-fledged hatchback.
Cabin Craftsmanship, Italian Assistance
Inside, BMW sticks with the artisan playbook. “Sundown Maroon” surfaces wrap around “Moonstone White” seat shells, and brogue-style perforations echo fine footwear. The roof spline reappears as an illuminated strip through the two-tone headliner, giving the cockpit subtle ambient lighting. Schedoni, the Italian leather specialist, created two fitted bags that secure behind the seats with leather straps; a matching weekend bag slots into the leather-lined trunk, itself divided by a backlit beam for easy organization.
Flagship V8 Under the Hood
BMW drops its most potent V8 into the Speedtop, the same engine that headlines the brand’s performance flagships. Output numbers weren’t published, but in current BMW trim that twin-turbo 4.4-liter unit produces up to 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Expect sub-3.5-second launches to 60 mph and a top speed that should flirt with 190 mph, governed or not. Power routes to the rear wheels, fitting the concept’s grand-touring mission.
Collectible Context
The Speedtop slots into BMW’s growing portfolio of limited-series specials—think of it as a fraternal twin to the Skytop and a distant cousin to the heritage-inspired concepts BMW periodically unveils. By fixing the roof and adding genuine cargo utility, the brand hopes to attract buyers who want exclusivity without surrendering everyday usability—assuming those owners actually drive the car rather than tuck it away.
A Final Word on BMW’s Lake Como Star
The 2025 BMW Speedtop Concept doesn’t just recycle last year’s ideas; it repackages them into a rare shooting brake with the performance hardware to back up its stance. Whether 70 examples justify the tooling investment is BMW’s business, but the result should appeal to collectors who prefer their grand-touring thrills with a touch of practicality—no soft-top required.
-Ed
2025 BMW Speedtop Concept
