{"id":84399,"date":"2025-12-15T13:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84399"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:16:53","slug":"why-now-best-worst-time-for-bmw-supercar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84399","title":{"rendered":"Why Now Is Both The Best And Worst Time For A BMW Supercar"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMW enthusiasts would argue that the best way to crown the M lineup would be with a supercar. The XM may have been advertised as a spiritual successor to the M1, but the electrified luxobarge is certainly no \u201cE26\u201d reboot. A dedicated performance vehicle positioned at the top of the M hierarchy has always sparked interest within the M community, yet it has never happened again.<\/p>\n

However, executives in Munich might feel encouraged to give their stamp of approval. The 3.0 CSL<\/a> was a resounding success, despite an unconfirmed \u20ac750,000 price tag. Built to celebrate 50 years of M, the special car was essentially an M4 CSL<\/a> with a coach-built body inspired by the \u201cE9\u201d Batmobile. It had slightly more power and a manual gearbox, all for more than four times the price of the donor car. As a refresher, the M4 CSL cost \u20ac165,200 in Germany.<\/p>\n

Then came the Skytop<\/a>, an M8 transformed into a two-seater convertible with a removable targa roof. BMW never released official pricing details for that car either, but we\u2019ve reported an eye-watering \u20ac500,000 sticker. Before it was retired, the M8 Convertible cost \u20ac193,400 in Germany, making the mechanically related Skytop roughly two and a half times more expensive.<\/p>\n

BMW revisited the M8 earlier this year with the Speedtop<\/a>, a gorgeous shooting brake believed to cost around half a million euros as well. Once again, the two-door wagon was far more expensive than the donor car, the \u20ac185,400 M8 Coupe. What do all these cars have in common? All were snapped up by deep-pocketed customers.<\/p>\n

Rolls-Royce Money For BMWs<\/h3>\n

BMW found 50 buyers for the 3.0 CSL, another 50 for the Skytop, and 70 for the Speedtop. These cars sold out relatively soon after their official premieres, revealing a strong appetite for low-volume, high-price models. In hindsight, BMW probably wishes it had also green-lighted the Z4 M40i-based Concept Touring Coupe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having succeeded in charging Rolls-Royce money for BMWs, a supercar doesn\u2019t seem so outlandish anymore, does it? Well, yes and no. Such a project would be far more expensive to develop due to the need for numerous bespoke parts. The underpinnings for the sold-out cars mentioned above were already available from regular models. Having a solid foundation enabled economies of scale, as only the body and assembly process changed.<\/p>\n

Neue Klasse Takes Precedence<\/h3>\n