BMW has experienced tremendous growth over the last five decades; from being an obscure Bavarian brand to becoming the world’s most popular luxury automaker. The brand’s focus on luxury, technology, and improved performance, has made it popular across generations. So there’s no surprise why some of their cars are quite pricey.
As you already know, the rarer and the more limited numbers produced, the more expensive the cars would be, and BMW cars are no exception. The most expensive cars are often classics, with a legacy cutting across decades — not that contemporary designs aren’t expensive, but they rarely compare to the classics.
BMW's Most Expensive Cars
Cars like the BMW M3 E30 with a record of being the most successful touring car ever, or the dazzling BMW 507 with only a few ever produced but with influential celebrities as its owners, and even the really popular BMW X5, which revolutionized SUV technology and design, have contributed immensely to BMW’s global success.
So what’s the most expensive BMW car in the market today? Or perhaps the most expensive car ever built? Let’s explore some of the rarest and most sought-after legendary machines BMW has built.
5. BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance Edition — $825,000
Initially, the BMW i8 caused a lot of stir among brand loyalists when it was first introduced, but it soon gained popularity and acceptance. A supercar, as luxurious and gorgeous as BMW could make it, but unusual or should we say, “unique,” the i8 was designed to perfection.
The BMW i8 was produced as a roadster or a coupe, and as expected, was really successful with several unique editions sold. Powered by special electric motors and a small petrol engine, this roadster debuted as one of the first hybrid sports cars in the world. However, the Concours d’Elegance version stood out, and was what everyone wanted. It was eventually sold at auction to one individual for a whopping $825,000 — a testament to its remarkable beauty and prestige.
The BMW i8 Concours d’Elegance, loved for its unique contemporary design and elegance, as its name rightly describes, remains one of the most expensive BMWs sold to date.
4. BMW M3 E46 GTR V8 — $1,000,000
The BMW M3 GTR has an interesting story to it, and is perhaps the most controversial car ever built in BMW’s history. This model was built following Porsche’s appeal to the FIA, claiming BMW had used V8 instead of straight-six engines in their M3 race cars. BMW had to come up with a plan, which birthed the E6 GTR V8, and went on to beat Porsche in the IMSA championship.
Only 10 were constructed, according to the company, with no plans of selling any. However, BMW claimed to have sold 6 anonymously to wealthy buyers, and had the remaining 4 in its possession. However, rumor has it that one was sold a few years ago for $1 million, but this remains unverified.
3. BMW 328 — $1,400,000
Much of BMW’s success, prestige and popularity is credited to the 328. The iconic 328 etched its name in BMW’s 107-year history by securing over a 100 victories worldwide, including the famous 1940 Mille Miglia. Before the legendary 328, BMW was completely in the dark and unknown, and after it, the prestige it enjoys today followed, and it has become known as a world-renowned performance and engineering automobile company.
The 328 made its first public appearance in 1936. Packed with a rather small but really powerful six-cylinder engine delivering up to 80 hp, it was a force to be reckoned with back in the day.
A high-performance roadster featuring a lightweight build, the 328 was so fast it could not be forgotten in a hurry – it remained famous and was in the competition from the late ‘30s to the early ‘50s. With so much accomplished, it’s no wonder the BMW 328 sold for a staggering $1.4 million and only 464 examples were made. The 328 remains one of the most expensive BMW cars of recent times.
2. 1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II — $3,000,000
Arguably one of the most luxurious and stunning BMWs ever made, the 507 roadster series II being likened to a beauty model wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
A testament to BMW's commitment to deliver luxurious and high-performance roadsters through world-class engineering, the 507 features an impressive all-aluminum 3.2-liter V8 engine under the hood, which produces up to 150 hp — a literal monster on the road.
Known for its sheer beauty, sublime performance, and limited in number with just 252 examples produced, the 507 sold for a remarkable $3 million.
1. BMW Nazca M12 — $3,000,000
If you’re a car enthusiast, then surely you’re familiar with the BMW M1 or the jaw-dropping BMW-powered McLaren F1. But there’s a rare jewel, one not so many people are familiar with, the BMW Nazca M12.
Designed by one of the most famous car designers and artists of the 20th century, Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Nazca M12 features a powerful 5.0-liter V12 engine, slightly modified by Alpina to produce an output of 350 hp.
A road masterpiece built with lightweight materials, precise engineering, and world-class aerodynamics, the Nazca M12 was in a world of its own — achieving a top speed of almost 200mph!
It debuted in 1991 with only 3 examples ever produced, the M12 was discontinued in 1993. But, with such accomplishments to its name, this legendary machine sold for $3,000,000, making it one of BMW’s most expensive cars.
BMW is known for producing many world-class and luxurious cars, and there’s no doubt the future holds even greater prospects for a company of such sterling reputation. But as of today, these are some of the most expensive BMW cars in the market.
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