Although Skytop is derived from an existing car, it still has to undergo the usual test. As such, M8 Targa has been assembled on Nürburgring. BMW wants to make sure it is flawless before the start of limited production. Only 50 cars will be made, all of which have spoken long ago. It is the second project that was designed from Bavaria in recent years, in the aftermath of 3.0 CL based on M4 CSL.
like Bmwblog Skytop learned exclusively earlier this week, keeping the M8 S63 engine. The sound you hear from the 4.4 -liter V8 is a dual turbo. S63B44t4 produces 617 hp, and although it may not provide the most exciting soundtrack, BMW does not blame. The most stringent emissions and noise regulations in Europe are forced to show the big displacement to look quieter. We think it may seem better in countries outside the European Union.
But Skytop is not really related to energy or soundtrack that is delivered by its eight -cylinder engine. If this is all that you follow, then the transfer M8 is more logical because it is much cheaper. The real origin here is the design. Returns to the iconic BMW design signals, most notably the Sharknose front and the Z8-eSQue. BMW also said it was inspired by 507 Roadster.
Although this initial model is full of camouflage, disguise cannot hide the fact that Skytop appears to be a great difference from the donor. While the M8 Convertible comes with an electrically withdrawal tissue roof, the red top here consists of two manually removable panels. Once removed, it can be stored in a special cabin in the trunk. We are interested in whether the production version will retain the summit and the skin covered with the skin. If this is the case, it is possible that the car is not driven in the rain.
It is very similar to the display car from Concorso d’Eganza Villa d’Este last year, the final version does not contain regular doors. Instead, Winglets are used along the belt line, similar to what is expected of the next generation X5 (G65) width. BMW showed the Skytop concept with a quarter -withdrawal glass and a sliding back window, and the features we like to see loaded into 50 cars.
The demand price has not been officially announced, but Word on The Street is that customers paid about 500,000 euros. This is more than twice the cost of the M8 fully loaded when comparing German prices. too much? Not necessarily. Regardless of the uniqueness factor, many Skytop components are manufactured individually by a dedicated team. This type of craftsman does not come cheap.
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