Comments on: What if this is the new 2009 BMW Z4?

By: Elite Import Cars » 2009 BMW Z4 Renderings

Elite Import Cars » 2009 BMW Z4 Renderings — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:32:43 +0000

[...] to come up with a CGI that will be as close as possible to the real deal. We have seen the guys at Autoexpress giving it a shot(not bad I might add), also the LeftLaneNews with an interesting, fresh take on the [...]

By: froSti

froSti — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:20:12 +0000

this looks like the current z4 model. Renderings of autoexpress or autobild or whatever are just bad. Those aren’t like BMW’s design plans.
I quess the new z4 will be new and unexpected but GREAT

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:47:36 +0000

@Gunnar: They used the interior of a 3 series coupe for this, hence the 4 seats. I think the rendering is based on an existing model.

By: Gunnar

Gunnar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:28 +0000

Sharp eye, Saeed M6! The photo does show a 4-seater!

By: Benny

Benny — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:35:33 +0000

Why this photo has 4 seats? Because it is not a photo…?!

By: saeed m6

saeed m6 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:40:30 +0000

Z4 is a roadster. why this photo has 4 seats?

By: BMW sales

BMW sales — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:20:12 +0000

Did anyone look through the photo-shopped windshield and see the supposed rear seat headrest from an e92 M3 Coupe? Nice rendering, but need to work on the cross-referenced details.

By: Benny Blanco

Benny Blanco — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0000

I love this design!!! Definitely the right direction.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:36:03 +0000

I think that it looks WAY COOL!!!! Of course, I would like to see the same car here from different angles….otherwise, I like it!!!!

Cheers,

By: Bangled

Bangled — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:33:46 +0000

The first Bangle era designs were a shock to the system, none more dramatic than the Z4. It took me some time to get used to these changes, and still wasn’t convinced by the duck-tailed Z4. I took a liking to the 7er (though the taillights weren’t completely resolved, IMO), was quite impressed with the new 5er when seen in person, but still not quite a fan of the Z4.

The more I saw, however, the more I liked. It was much more of a three dimensional design, it was like sculpture. Every time I saw one I found a new twist, nuance, or connection of one line to the next. I started to see the whole picture and I finally caved and got one. Looking at it every day I’d see something new. It was low, lean, mean, and a lot of fun to drive. I had a couple quibbles; like the turn signals, taillights, and road noise. But all in all I liked the design.

The renderings of the new Z4 show BMW design to have moved from shock to awe. They have taken the original concept and have refined the lines, giving it more of an athletic look. Per all the second generation Bangle era designs, the sheet metal is pulled tight over a muscular frame.

I like it. Few manufacturers have been able to replicate these forms thus keeping BMW distinct from the wannabes.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:10:32 +0000

Looks good. I love my friend’s M Coupe(Z4) and honestly it’s one of the few BMW designs out right now that moves me. Hopefully, this will be the successor.

By: ferenckovacs

ferenckovacs — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:52 +0000

I like it and I think BMW is going the right direction. I am still waiting for the new mild-hybrid engines.