BMW M has made it clear that another ultra-limited model like the Speedtop or Skytop won't be arriving anytime soon. According to division head Frank van Meel, the company isn't developing a new exclusive series, despite internal interest in such a project. Even if a model gets the green light, don't expect to see it before 2028.

The delay makes sense: BMW is finishing production of the Skytop, limited to just 50 units, while the Speedtop launches at the end of 2026—only 70 examples at around €500,000 each. Earlier, the 3.0 CSL (2022) sold out instantly, even at €750,000. These series are tiny, demand is huge, but BMW M's resources are finite.

By 2029, the division plans to launch roughly 30 new models and facelifts, including electric versions of the M3, X3 M, X4 M, X5 M, and X6 M. For a low-volume car, there's simply no free window.

Exclusive models like the 3.0 CSL, Skytop, and Speedtop serve as a subtle tool for BMW, blending image, technology, and strategy. Through such projects, the brand tests design and engineering solutions before they trickle down to mass-market Neue Klasse models. At the same time, these small series help maintain the emotional status of the M division and keep BMW present in a niche traditionally dominated by Ferrari Special Projects and limited Porsche editions.

The commercial aspect is equally important: all three models sold out instantly, proving the market's willingness to pay significantly more for ultra-rare BMWs than for standard M cars. But despite this success, the company is currently overloaded with electrification tasks. That's why it's reasonable to discuss a new low-volume machine only closer to 2028, once the main wave of EV projects stabilizes.