--- title: "The BMW Concept Speedtop Is an M8 Clownshoe for the Uber Rich" date: "2025-05-23" modified: "2025-05-23" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-bmw-concept-speedtop-is-an-m8-clownshoe-for-the-uber-rich" categories: - "BMW News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "8 series" - "BMW" - "luxury" - "sports car" --- # The BMW Concept Speedtop Is an M8 Clownshoe for the Uber Rich ![BMW Concept Speedtop]() *BMW* BMW is back with another fancy shoe at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como. In 2023, [BMW]() brought the Concept Touring Coupé, essentially a [Z4 Shooting Brake](), to Italy's most famous lake, only to disappoint fans by not putting it into production. This time, however, BMW has committed to building and indeed selling the Concept Speedtop—unfortunately, only the uber-rich outside of America can buy it. The Speedtop shares much of its look with the pretty convertible [Skytop]() concept from last year's Villa d'Este. Except, instead of being a targa-like convertible, the Speedtop is a three-door wagon—BMW's press release literally describes it as a "three-door interpretation of a BMW [Touring]()." Up front, there's a very shark-ish nose with slim headlights and a light-up kidney grille. Out back, BMW seemingly just grafted the rear end of the Z4 Shooting Brake onto it, paired with the Skytop's skinny taillights and big exhausts, stitching both of its most recent Lake Como entries together. Under the hood sits "the most powerful V8 engine currently offered by BMW." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() BMW is hoping that its wealthiest clientele have all forgotten the 8 Series before they look inside. As nice as it is, the Speedtop's cabin is just an 8er cabin (it's running last-gen iDrive and everything) wrapped in nicer leather, with some pretty broguing. The steering wheel, center console, gauges, infotainment, and even the shifter are all the same. OK, so the back seat is different, I'll give it that. Behind the slightly modified M8 seats, there are some snazzy cubbies with straps to hold your bespoke Schedoni luggage in place. The two-tone interior color is a combination of Sundown Maroon, a variation of the exterior's Floating Sundown Maroon paint, and Moonstone White. I dig the trunk, though. When you pop the rear hatch, it looks like a very shallow, but very luxurious luggage compartment with three longitudinal leather straps and some wraparound LED lighting. It's very posh. But that strap-laden floor actually rises, via two gas struts, to reveal a much deeper luggage compartment that passes through into the cabin. So you can keep your skis and ski boots in the bottom, and keep what you don't want to get snowy or dirty on top. That's pretty cool. ![BMW Speedtop interior]() ![BMW Speedtop interior]() ![BMW Speedtop interior luggage compartment]() ![BMW Speedtop trunk]() ![BMW Speedtop trunk floor]() There's only been three, but among the shoe-shaped cars BMW has brought to Lake Como in recent years, the Speedtop is my favorite. Unfortunately, it will be extremely limited. BMW is only making 70 of these—it made just 50 of last year's Skytops—and BMW comms specifically points out that "this vehicle will not be offered for sale in the United States." No pricing has been revealed, but the Skytop reportedly cost $500,000 to start, or about as much as a [Rolls-Royce Phantom](). Is this BMW shooting brake with an 8 Series interior, powerful V8, and a cool trunk worth Rolls-Royce money? I'm not so sure, but I won't be surprised if it sells out in minutes. Being special ain't cheap. - ![]() - ![BMW Speedtop Concept exterior front three-quarters]() *BMW* - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() [][][] - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![BMW Speedtop Concept exterior side shot]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() [][][] *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()