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BMW has officially delivered the first customer unit of the <\/strong>BMW Skytop<\/strong><\/a>, the ultra-limited targa model derived from the M8 Competition<\/strong>. The handover took place at BMW Welt<\/strong> in Munich, where Italian entrepreneur and racing driver Andrea Levy<\/strong> received chassis #001. The car will now head to Turin<\/strong>, Italy, to join Levy\u2019s 777 Collection<\/strong>, marking the beginning of deliveries for BMW\u2019s 50-unit coachbuilt masterpiece.<\/p>\n The Skytop\u2019s arrival marks a rare transformation from concept to reality. Exactly a year ago, BMW unveiled the Skytop concept at the 2024 Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este<\/strong><\/a>, a design study that quickly captured collectors\u2019 attention. Following the enthusiastic response, BMW approved a small production run of just 50 cars<\/strong>, all of which were spoken for within weeks.<\/p>\n The car delivered in Munich is nearly identical to the original Villa d\u2019Este prototype. It retains the same proportions, surfacing, and detailing, including the manually removable targa roof<\/strong> made of two leather-wrapped panels that can be stored in a dedicated trunk compartment.<\/p>\n BMW has not released official pricing, but multiple reports place the figure at around \u20ac500,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Skytop blends classic BMW GT proportions with modern minimalism. Its design draws inspiration from the BMW Z8<\/strong> and the BMW 503<\/strong>, combining a long hood and short rear deck with sculpted bodywork and intricate surfacing.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also the first BMW to feature electrically operated winglets<\/strong> instead of traditional door handles\u2014flush elements that extend automatically from the beltline when the car is unlocked. This new design cue is expected to appear on future BMW models, including the upcoming X5 (G65) and X7 (G67)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Underneath, the Skytop uses the M8 Competition\u2019s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8<\/strong> engine paired with xDrive all-wheel drive<\/strong>. While official specs haven\u2019t been shared, performance is expected to match the M8\u2019s 617 horsepower<\/strong> and 0\u2013100 km\/h time of around 3.3 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With only 50 units<\/strong> planned for production, the Skytop is one of BMW\u2019s most exclusive projects ever. Each example is hand-built, combining BMW\u2019s design expertise with small-series craftsmanship more commonly seen in bespoke Italian exotics.<\/p>\n The first car now resides in Italy, and given its rarity, design significance, and connection to the final generation of the 8 Series, it\u2019s already shaping up to be one of the most collectible modern BMWs produced in the last decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nFrom Concept to Limited Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Design and Technical Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A Rare Sight Already on the Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n