Comments on: BMW Z4 E89 ..front grille exposed

By: Gragop

Gragop — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:41:32 +0000

@mathis: It could be true if BMW truly intends to roll out a Z2-type model that's a lower-priced, small roadster using the possible 4 cylinder engines may bring to the US.

By: mathis

mathis — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:26:14 +0000

new rumors, its supposed to get a lot more expensive than the current model. autobild claims close to € 10.000 more than the current Z4…
…hope its not true.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:40:03 +0000

@Gragop: I don't that will happen, from what I learned in the past few months, this is definitely not the direction BMW is going towards to. It will definitely have the 3.0 liter twin-turbo engine and also a four cylinder 2.0 liter.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:30:05 +0000

@Mathis: Man I hope you're right.

By: Mathis

Mathis — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:49:34 +0000

I see your concern and think its a valid point, but there is an easy solution just go for twin turbo Z4 instead of the Z4 M /// -> the power will be more than sufficient and it will not be as unbalanced as the V8. The most powerful version is not always the best one

By: Gragop

Gragop — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:38:45 +0000

Here’s going to be my only big turn-off with this car and it’s not going to make a lot of sense at first.

This car will look brilliant and probably drive just as well, I think. I was very impressed with the current Z4 and I think it’s a blast to drive. Even better is my buddy’s ‘07 M Coupe. It’s gorgeous, fast and fairly light – all things a true sports coupe should be.

However, with the new iteration of the Z4 – I worry that the M division will slap the V8 from the M3 upfront and then you can say goodbye to a well balanced car. Maybe I’m being paranoid but I just hope the V8 doesn’t cause this car to be severely nose heavy and induce more understeer than would be normal.

By: miles

miles — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:21:11 +0000

The part of the dash where the A/C controls are looks just like the Concept CS! FINALLY!

By: Gragop

Gragop — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:50:07 +0000

@mathis: Yeah, those do look like modified Porsche 993/ 996 Turbo wheels. Ballin'!

By: mathis

mathis — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:42:03 +0000

I like the wheels, for sure this car is meant to go Cayman hunting with these
Porsche Turbo inspired wheels ))

By: Gragop

Gragop — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:46:21 +0000

@Speedoholic: there's CS design cues in all forth-coming BMWs. I think that's the platform for their current design language.

By: Speedoholic

Speedoholic — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:41:18 +0000

I can see some CS cues on that car. It looks so gorgeous even under camouflage!

By: Gragop

Gragop — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:07:53 +0000

I just hope this thing will be able to go Cayman-hunting. haha