Introducing the BMW Concept Skytop

[Jason]

The BMW Concept Skytop




Power, precision, and craftsmanship in an open two-seater for luxurious travel.

Unique and exotic design with references to the historic BMW 503 and BMW Z8.

An amalgam of aesthetics and dynamics at the highest level.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 24, 2024… With the BMW Concept Skytop design study, BMW is once again bringing an exceptionally elegant, one-of-a-kind vehicle to this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the annual gathering of historic cars and motorcycles held on the shores of Lake Como. The open two-seater resembles a meticulously crafted vehicle sculpture, with a flowing, sporty elegance that complements its athletic, muscular stance. The interior and exterior of the concept car feature warm monochromatic colors, blending exclusive materials with traditional craftsmanship.

“The BMW Concept Skytop is a truly unique and exotic design, in the tradition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “It offers a combination of driving dynamics and elegance at the highest level, comparable to its historic ancestors, like the BMW Z8 or BMW 503.”

Athletic proportions, organic body.

The clean exterior of the BMW Concept Skytop is designed to inspire a desire to travel. Its taut, muscular surfaces are defined by a few precise lines that direct the vehicle's volume towards the rear. Winglets discreetly integrated into the door shoulders replace conventional door handles. Light-alloy wheels with precise gill-like features further enhance its unique appearance.

From a bird's eye perspective, the prominent, sweeping hood, the iconic BMW shark-nose design with illuminated kidney grille, and sculpted rear section, all catch the eye. References to the legendary BMW Z8 roadster were carefully chosen. Especially striking is the pronounced spline that extends from the hood, through the interior, to an aluminium trim positioned on the trunk lid, emphasising the dynamic flow of the silhouette.

The harmonious design of the headlights blends highly complex details into the overall concept. The LED units, positioned on milled aluminum carriers, were custom developed for the BMW Concept Skytop, utilizing the latest technology and design for automotive headlights with the slimmest profile possible.

The clean, purist design allows all lighting functions to be consolidated in a single installation space. The flat and defined shape of the rear lights complements the BMW Concept Skytop’s overall appearance.

The leather-finished sport bar behind the BMW Concept Skytop’s two seats is combined with side fins on the B-pillar and a fully retractable rear window. The two removable roof parts, also finished in leather, can be stored in a special compartment in the luggage space.

The color scheme ensures a smooth transition from interior to exterior, regardless of whether the roof is open or closed. In the rear section, the reddish-brown tone of the roof flows into the muted silver with chrome shadow effect of the exterior paintwork. The technically elaborate colour gradient was crafted by an experienced master painter at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.

Brogue-style leather surfaces characterize the interior.

The leather seats in the interior feature brogue-style accents. The reddish-brown tone of the surfaces creates a consistent color scheme that gives the whole interior a sense of luxury and spaciousness. Crystal applications are artfully embedded in the cockpit, adding to the overall impression. The interior surfaces of the BMW Concept Skytop were crafted in the traditional saddlery of the BMW plant in Dingolfing.

Like the Z8 before it, the BMW Concept Skytop is powered by an engine from BMW M; in this case, the 617-hp 4.4-liter V8 with M TwinPower Turbo Technology from the BMW M8 Competition.


Some real life photos:

BMW Concept Skytop

[rwemersonrw]

Fugly

[AlexHal]

Fugly indeed

[///M TOWN]

Well, it’s not ugly❕

I think that it needs a better color as that one is way too understated

[cncmastr]

It’s actually nice.

[Wolf]

One of the better concepts

[yousefnjr]

V8…

👀

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Well, it’s not ugly

But I do think that it needs a brighter color as that one is way too understated

Agree. Wonder what the dimensions are?

It won’t be as special as the Z8. No manual transmission, large, etc. But should be a sweet ride.

[Mavus]

reskinned 8 series money grab looks like

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by VANOS

I think you are right dude, if it was presented in white or black would’ve looked a lot better and effin gorgeous

How about carbon black for fuck sakes?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by VANOS

Damn say no more 😍🤤 that would be effin sexy!

Fucking sexy is right…

Carbon Black is utterly timeless❕

[KikeBMW]

I feel like it’s a handsome car, but the proportions are off (hood too short and trunk too long).

[FIXR]

As someone who has been utterly aghast at the terrible designs lately (exclusively driving BMW since 1995) I’m really excited by this and it’s beautiful. FINALLY a design to be PROUD of and excited about. And surprised at the fugly comments - which seem to be thrown out there regardless. Lord, with the horrendous designs they’ve beaten us with you guys think THIS is ugly???? Yikes…...

[xmanpro]

M8 gonna be fire bois!

[PeterWT]

I think it's one of the best designs they've done in years.

[Mavus]

Car n Driver … 50 cars @ $542K

[CatchF22DirtyF30]

I can get down with this.

[sikotic]

Might have to buy this just for the fact that it has ID7 still lol

Also - Incredibly sloppy, but a glimpse at what it might look like with different color/wheels

[Hawkdog]

Originally Posted by sikotic

Might have to buy this just for the fact that it has ID7 still lol

Also - Incredibly sloppy, but a glimpse at what it might look like with different color/wheels

How did the folks at BMW possibly think the color/wheel combo looked better than something like that. That thing in blue is pure sex.

[bayarea328xit]

This is BMW's new strategy for charging a premium if you want a button UI option in their cars...

[Igor_M5]

What happen… they ran out of M badges? And black paint? 👀

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Igor_M5

What happen… they ran out of M badges? And black paint? 👀

🤣