{"id":151128,"date":"2025-06-19T23:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T23:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/is-this-a-family-car\/"},"modified":"2025-06-19T23:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T23:00:58","slug":"is-this-a-family-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/is-this-a-family-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this a family car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Elegance of Classic Cars: BMW’s Concept Speedtop<\/h2>\n

For years, the exclusive \u00a0Grand Hotel Villa d’Este\u00a0 on the equally exclusive \u00a0Lake Como\u00a0 in \u00a0Italy\u00a0 has been the setting for a sophisticated and elite classic car elegance competition. Much like the prestigious \u00a0Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance\u00a0 in the United States, it is increasingly common to see manufacturers showcasing their latest design proposals.<\/p>\n

One such manufacturer is \u00a0BMW\u00a0. Last year, they unveiled the \u00a0Concept Skytop\u00a0, a stunning prototype featuring a targa roof. The car captivated audiences so much that BMW decided to produce 50 units for global distribution, all of which were quickly reserved. While the exact price remains undisclosed, it certainly fell into the six-figure range.<\/p>\n

Introducing the Concept Speedtop<\/h2>\n

This year, history is repeating itself with the introduction of the \u00a0Concept Speedtop\u00a0. In a slightly more generous move, BMW will produce 70 units. Built on the foundation of the \u00a0BMW Series 8\u00a0, Adrian van Hooydonk, head of design, asserts that it offers a “sporty reinterpretation of touring models.” Translated, these models often refer to family cars.<\/p>\n

However, this definition only partially captures its essence. The \u00a0Concept Speedtop\u00a0 aligns much better with the \u00a0shooting brake\u00a0 tradition. Originally designed as sports cars equipped with a rear-loading area, the term has evolved to signify bold family-style variants. Its nomenclature traces back to a horse-drawn carriage used in the 19th century to transport hunters, which is why it remains associated with hunting, particularly in the \u00a0UK\u00a0. BMW describes the \u00a0Speedtop\u00a0 as perfect for “weekend getaways for couples,” allowing users the freedom of interpretation.<\/p>\n

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The striking design of the BMW Concept Speedtop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Design Elements and Interior Luxuries<\/h2>\n

Aesthetically, beyond the distinctive rear design and the \u00a014-spoke bicolor wheels\u00a0, what stands out is the shark-nose profile and the central line that runs from front to back. Inside, the cabin is upholstered in a \u00a0bicolor leather scheme\u00a0 of white and brown, which also extends to two travel bags crafted by the renowned Italian artisan \u00a0Schedoni\u00a0, known for making exclusive, custom leather goods. These bags fit snugly into the compartments that would typically accommodate two small children in the back seat of a traditional car. A larger bag for the trunk is also upholstered in leather, adding a luxurious touch.<\/p>\n

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Luxurious interior features of the BMW Concept Speedtop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Performance Specifications and Future Outlook<\/h2>\n

Given the nature of the clientele expected to acquire this car and the minimal use it will likely see, \u00a0BMW\u00a0 has decided against electrification for this model. What they have confirmed is that it will feature the most powerful \u00a0V8 engine\u00a0 from their lineup, expected to surpass \u00a0625 HP\u00a0, which was the power output of the now-defunct \u00a0BMW M8 Competition\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The Legacy of Shooting Brake Cars<\/h2>\n

The list of \u00a0shooting brake\u00a0 vehicles is extensive, both those designed by independent coachbuilders, particularly \u00a0Aston Martin\u00a0, and those originating within the manufacturers themselves. Noteworthy mentions include the \u00a0Volvo P1800 ES\u00a0, \u00a0Ferrari FF\u00a0, and within \u00a0BMW’s\u00a0 own offerings, the \u00a0Z3 Coup\u00e9\u00a0.<\/p>\n


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Actualizado Jueves, 19 junio 2025 – 23:59 The Elegance of Classic Cars: BMW’s Concept Speedtop For years, the exclusive \u00a0Grand Hotel Villa d’Este\u00a0 on the equally exclusive \u00a0Lake Como\u00a0 in \u00a0Italy\u00a0 has been the setting for a sophisticated and elite classic car elegance competition. Much like the prestigious \u00a0Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance\u00a0 in the United […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23832],"tags":[36724],"class_list":["post-151128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-finance","tag-economia-empresas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151128"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151128\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}