The new BMW Skytop is a concept made for drones. Or birds, if you want to be more romantic about it. This is a car replete with elegant design touches but best enjoyed from directly above. There’s an image in the gallery here that illustrates that: sharky nose, intriguingly surfaced bonnet, leather-clad interior with brogue-style accents, pronounced hips over the rear wheels, and a ‘spline’ that bisects the rear deck.
Based on the 8 Series, it looks kinda nautical and evokes the pleasing possibilities of extended automotive travel versus the deprivations of – allegedly – low-cost airlines. The fact that BMW has chosen to unveil it on the shore of Lake Como ahead of the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d’Este speaks volumes about the car’s aspirations.
It also has some noted historic antecedents. “The BMW Concept Skytop is a truly unique and exotic design,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “It offers a combination of driving dynamics and elegance at the h
Based on the 8 Series, it looks kinda nautical and evokes the pleasing possibilities of extended automotive travel versus the deprivations of – allegedly – low-cost airlines. The fact that BMW has chosen to unveil it on the shore of Lake Como ahead of the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d’Este speaks volumes about the car’s aspirations.
It also has some noted historic antecedents. “The BMW Concept Skytop is a truly unique and exotic design,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “It offers a combination of driving dynamics and elegance at the h
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