Article Abstract
- BMW would not rule out doing extra ultra-limited vehicles, however a fourth mannequin is not at present deliberate.
- The 2022 3.0 CSL, 2024 Skytop, and 2025 Speedtop will stay probably the most unique BMWs for some time.
- The staff in control of small-series vehicles will do an M automobile someday.
For those who’ve been hoping to see one other uncommon BMW within the mould of the Speedtop/Skytop, we have now dangerous information. It’s not coming anytime quickly. The person in control of the M division revealed in an interview that though a brand new ultra-exclusive automobile may occur someday, Munich isn’t at present engaged on a uncommon, high-priced specialty mannequin.
Frank van Meel made the disclosure in an interview with the Australian publication CarSales, throughout which he expressed optimism that one other low-volume BMW would finally be launched. Nevertheless, the posh model isn’t actively creating a follow-up to the M4 CSL-based 3.0 CSL or the M8-based Skytop and Speedtop. Ought to it obtain the inexperienced mild, logic suggests it gained’t enter manufacturing till 2028 and even later.
The BMW M CEO’s assertion comes as little shock. The corporate already has its palms full wrapping up manufacturing of the Skytop. The targa magnificence is capped at 50 models. The 2-seater convertible can be adopted by the Speedtop by the tip of the 12 months. The 2-door taking pictures brake is scheduled to enter manufacturing in late 2026, with plans to construct 70 models.
Trying forward, there’s hope for a fourth mannequin exterior the standard product lineup. In an interview with BMWBLOG final 12 months, Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Buyer, Model, and Gross sales at M, hinted on the prospects of an M automobile separate from the usual portfolio:
“We’re discussing issues, however we have to discover the precise time to do it. Be assured, we share the identical dream and keenness. We now have been speaking with Adrian van Hooydonk [Head of BMW Group Design] and the staff who does the small sequence planning, and there’s a slot reserved for BMW M.”
For now, the timing doesn’t appear proper, as BMW M already has a full plate. Counting M Efficiency vehicles, the division intends to launch round 30 autos by 2029. Some can be updates to current fashions, however a number of new entries are additionally within the pipeline. Related examples embrace electrical variations of the M3, X3 M, X4 M, X5 M, and X6 M.
It’s unrealistic to count on BMW M to do every little thing directly. Maybe as soon as the Neue Klasse lineup is absolutely fleshed out, the staff liable for small-series vehicles can flip its consideration to a different specialty mannequin. Nevertheless, we wouldn’t essentially rule out extra ideas debuting on the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The corporate has an extended custom of presenting showcars on the shores of Lake Como.
It wasn’t till the Skytop debuted in 2024 that BMW took issues to the following degree by agreeing to promote the automobile to rich consumers for an unconfirmed €500,000. The Speedtop, which adopted the following 12 months, reportedly carried the identical price ticket. Regardless of the exorbitant sums, all autos bought out shortly after their debuts. The three.0 CSL was stated to be much more costly at €750,000, and it, too, was an prompt success.
