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BMW will produce 50 units of the Skytop concept

At the end of March, BMW revealed a Skytop concept inspired by the 503 and Z8 models, for which it was said that it would not enter production. However, in the meantime, the Bavarian company changed its mind and decided to produce 50 cars.

The Skytop concept shares a platform with the current generation BMW M8 Competition. The design of the front part and the aluminum spine that extends from the hood to the trunk show that it is not just another roadster. Subtle wings instead of door handles, specially designed LED lights that are among the thinnest seen in production cars, as well as many other details adorn this unique and exotic car at first glance.

“The concept BMW Skytop perfectly fit into the philosophy and environment of the famous Italian exhibition, and the designers and engineers made an effort to create a car that brings with it an optimal combination of dynamics and elegance,” said the first man of the BMW design department, Adrian van Hooydonk.

In the morning, high-quality materials, dashboard from Series 8, head-up screen and Bowers & Wilkins sound system are just some of the details that adorn the cabin.

Under the hood will be a 4.4-L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which also powers the M8, with 626 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to accelerate the Skytop from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Buyers don’t want BMW XM

At the end of 2022, BMW presented its new crossover SUV, the BMW XM. Although it achieved poor sales results from the very beginning, customers are now increasingly moving away from this SUV. In the last couple of months, demand for the XM model has dropped by 30%.

The BMW XM is a large and expensive SUV, and in Q3 2024 only 307 units were sold, which is 136 units less compared to the same period in 2023. This makes the XM less popular than the Z4 model (543 units), a segment that is certainly not achieving good sales results. Sales of the Z4 did increase by almost 64%, but that was only an increase of 212 units.

In the first six months of 2024, BMW sold 1,096,486 cars worldwide, which is a growth of 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Although the biggest growth was recorded in the sale of electric cars, and 180,000 of them got new owners ( +34%), customers still mostly opt for cars powered by internal combustion engines and hybrids.

However, in the last three months, the Bavarian manufacturer has recorded a significant drop in demand for almost all models. In Q3, BMW sold 5% fewer passenger cars, 8.5% less SUV models, 13.7% fewer Serie 3 units, while the once-popular Mini brand recorded a surprisingly large drop of 33% compared to 2023.

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BMW X3 got a new M Performance kit

BMW has not yet revealed the X3 M, and the Bavarian company has made an effort to prepare a special M Performance package for X3 model owners. These are components made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), high-strength aramid and high-gloss polyurethane that make the car sportier than ever.

This package is compatible with the M Sport Package bodykit and the M Sport Package Pro package. This includes a new gloss black front splitter, M Sport bumper, radiator grill, side mirrors, Frozen black side decals and carbon fuel tank cap, rear sports bumper, new diffuser and a large roof spoiler. All these components are painted in glossy black, but the spoiler can also be obtained in body color. The company also offers carbon tailpipes, characteristic of the M2 M50 xDrive.

The interior of the car is decorated with M Performance sill plates made of carbon or aluminum, stainless steel pedals, and special floor mats with contrasting thread. BMW also offers an anodized aluminum lock button with a color M logo, as well as a new key holder made of Alcantara and leather.

The BMW X3 M50 xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology, which develops 399 hp (293 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. It is mounted on a set of 22-inch “Y” rims, and a 20-inch set is also available.

There are chances that the BMW X3 M50 xDrive with M Performance parts could remain the sportiest version of the internal combustion engine model, as the BMW M version could be reserved for the upcoming Neue Klasse iX3, which arrives next year with an all-electric drive.

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