Jan 5, 2016 · If you've been looking at the BMW i8 and wishing you could buy it but held back because you prefer your cars roofless and doorless, have we got the concept for you.

See, historically-speaking, convertible top mechanisms have been relatively heavy and complicated, but BMW's engineers -- being German and all -- have decided to take a whack at improving that.

May 24, 2024 · Like the Benz, the elegant and sporty BMW presented on the grounds of the famed Villa d'Este in Italy is a powerful tailor-made open-air two-seater. The Skytop is intended to become a handbuilt...

Jan 23, 2012 · My 535i does have a sunroof, but I hardly ever use it. Sunroofs just aren't a big deal to me, but this is a personal choice. Much like car color, trim, and transmission choice. Personally I like having one in a car, but I wear contacts and am prone to dry eyes if I lower the driver's window. WhY?

May 24, 2024 · BMW loves revealing concept cars at Villa d'Este. This year is no different, with the German carmaker taking the wraps off the Skytop Concept, a two-seater coupe without a roof the company says...

Jan 3, 2022 · I've ordered an M40i (Oyster Vernasca) without Panoramic roof. I can still change the options but I'm eager to get your inputs. My opinion about this option is that it brings a lot of light; however, it is very hot on sunny days in the passenger compartment and …

Jun 23, 2024 · The G45 panoramic roof design is a fixed sheet of glass that doesn’t open. It appears BMW’s new design ethos is a non opening glass roof, so don’t expect this to change in the G45.

Apr 1, 2012 · BMW i8 Concept: Now with no roof The BMW i8 is not yet on the market, yet the Munich-based marque is already dreaming of an open-topped version. The lightweight roadster with a plug-in hybrid drive flits in five seconds from 0 to 62mph and can travel more than 18 miles purely on electric power.

Apr 17, 2023 · Most M cars come with the competition package which automatically replaces the sunroof for a carbon roof so this is really no different.

Sep 2, 2021 · Ten years ago, I lobbied BMW corporate to buy a vehicle without a sunroof that was available elsewhere...was not successful...I seriously doubt you'd have any luck. In my case, the vehicle was made in Germany, available without the sunroof there (and elsewhere), but only available with in the USA.