The legendary Concorso d‘Eleganza at the Grand Hotel Villa d‘Este at Lake Como is an annual gathering of the most spectacular and beautiful vehicles where the allure of mobility can be experienced in all facets. The location and scenery of this distinguished site make the event a car enthusiast‘s dream and a feast for aesthetes.
The perfect stage for a world premiere: With its exclusive variability and its unique proportions in the form of an athletic Shooting Brake, the BMW Concept Speedtop continues the legacy of legendary Touring classics from BMW. It is a timeless symbol of freedom on four wheels and joyful travelling for two – perfectly presented at a site that seems to be made for exclusive moments.
The BMW Concept Speedtop is a masterpiece of automotive craftsmanship that has been created for special moments. These come to life thanks to that particular attention to detail – as it can be experienced in the estate of the Villa d‘Este. Its location, the landscape gardening with its thoughtful incorporation of the seasons as well as the attentive service that is always perceptive for individual wishes create the perfect scenery. A stylish and well-tempered drink, a dress handkerchief perfectly matching a tailored suit or finely seasoned culinary compositions complement this experience of perfection.
Imagine you take a seat on a terrace at the lake. The moment is accompanied by the soft murmur of the waves. On a hand-crafted plate, a skilfully arranged gourmet experience (➜ Read more: Time for Sustainable Luxury at Le Jardin de Berne) is waiting to be discovered. Many of the ingredients have been prepared, combined and perfected in careful manual work – a passion for precision that sparks emotions. Such utmost attention to detail also characterises the BMW Concept Speedtop: highest manufacturing quality, manually selected materials, stylish exclusivity and timeless elegance.
A true BMW exudes dynamism and elegance even when it's standing still. 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.
Head of BMW Group Design
The BMW Concept Speedtop is defined by its markedly slim waist and the striking shape of the shark nose, inspired by icons like the BMW Z8. The flowing silhouette is reminiscent of the long-standing tradition of BMW Touring models – ranging from the BMW 328 Touring Coupé through the BMW M3 Touring and BMW M5 Touring up to the unique BMW Z4 Touring, which was also presented at the Concorso d‘Eleganza in 2023. The BMW Speedtop constitutes the highest and most exclusive embodiment of this tradition of Touring and Shooting Brake models.
The long hood with two framed air outlets is characterised by a central spline reminiscent of the BMW 503. The vehicle owes its dynamic Touring profile to the flowing transition of this central spline from the bonnet over the roof to the rear spoiler. This line is emphasised additionally by a colour gradient from “Floating Sunstone Maroon” to “Floating Sundown Silver” on the roof. The athletic design is augmented by the wide shoulders. The elegance of the vehicle is highlighted by two-tone rims in 14-spoke fan design that were designed specifically for the BMW Concept Speedtop.
The sparkling brown exterior paintwork in “Floating Sunstone Maroon” carries over into the interior. Here, the brown “Sundown Maroon” world blends harmoniously with the light “Moonstone White” of the seats. The two-tone leather trim forms a visual distinction between the dynamic and the functional part of the interior.
The distinctive exterior roof spline is mirrored in the interior as a light gap in the headlining finished in two-tone leather, which also serves as indirect atmospheric lighting. The luggage compartment is also finished in leather perforated in Budapest style. A light gap illuminates the luggage compartment, which can also be used to carry larger luggage items for longer trips thanks to its division. The elaborate craftsmanship of the exterior and interior has been achieved relying on the expertise of the manufacturing workshop at the BMW Group plant Dingolfing.
A vehicle as rolling sculpture – and as a collector‘s item charged with emotion: The BMW Concept Speedtop continues the tradition of world premieres at the Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este and awakens a desire for driving pleasure. At the same time, however, this design study also is an invitation to dream because it will be produced as a strictly limited, exclusive small series of 70 units. In this way, BMW shows that passion for sheer driving pleasure will remain essential in future.
Author: Markus Löblein; Art Direction: Lucas Lemuth, Verena Aichinger; Photos & Videos: BMW
Note: The pictures show the concept vehicle, details of the small series may vary.
