‘Immediately sold out:’ BMW’s Special Edition cars are flying out of the shelves

The BMW Speedtop, an ultra-restricted special production model based on the 8-series, was introduced in May in Villa d’Este this year. Although branded as a concept, the German car manufacturer is planning to build 70 examples of the shooting brake. All were quickly spoken for, according to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse.

During a profit of profit that re -composed the first half of 2025, Zipse said that the speed “was sold out immediately” after the unveiling in Lake Como, according to BMW blog. There is not a word about price, but the chairman said that the number “in the upper price range was in a never-before the price range.” BMW blogWith reference to public sources, the price places around $ 500,000.

The speed is based on the 8-series Coupé, using specific body panels and a wagon style, elongated roof and hatchback stroke. Under the hood you will find the “most powerful V-8 engine that is currently offered by BMW”, according to the brand. The company does not respond to details, but simple logic dictates the 4.4-liter unit with double turbo from the M8 probably under the hood. That means that 617 hp goes to all four wheels via an eight -speed automatic transmission.

The Speedtop is the second on 8 series -based special project of the company that is unveiled in Villa d’Este. Last year the company debuted the Skytop, a two-door coupé with a Targa roof and similar Fascias. However, BMW is planning to build only 50 of those cars. So the speedtop will be a little more everyday. Not that you will probably see one of them outside the traffic of Monterey Car Week.

With the demand for specials with a low volume, BMW seems to have found his niche in the segment with this villa d’Este. And more can come. The company Previously told BMW blog That the internal team that is responsible for the production of “small series” has a “slot reserved for BMW M”, which suggests that we could see a little more extremer in the coming years. I personally hope for a modern M1 revival.