Comments on: New BMW Z4 launching in December, a future Z2 also

By: Jalopnik drives the 2009 BMW Z4 | Automotive News, Tips And Trends. Cars, Hybrids, Trucks And RV's at dailydriverblog.com

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:11:30 +0000

[...] New BMW Z4 launching in December, a future Z2 also [...]

By: Rumormill: 2009 BMW Z4 rumored to debut next month, Z2 on the way

Rumormill: 2009 BMW Z4 rumored to debut next month, Z2 on the way — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:47:24 +0000

[...] [Source: GermanCarZone via BMWBlog] [...]

By: 2009 BMW Z4 rumored to debut next month, Z2 on the way | Autos Magazine Online

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:55:39 +0000

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By: Clara

Clara — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:41:35 +0000

@BMW Working On Hybrid Roadster | Backseat Driver on DriverSide.com: How can it be based on the 1-series? The 1 seems far too tall.

By: BMW Working On Hybrid Roadster | Backseat Driver on DriverSide.com

BMW Working On Hybrid Roadster | Backseat Driver on DriverSide.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:42:47 +0000

[...] According to the guys at BMWBlog, BMW is working on a hybrid-electric roadster to be called the Z2. Based on the 1-Series platform, the car would be a touch smaller than the up-coming Z4 and utilize the Efficient Dynamics technology displayed in the recent 7-Series hybrid. Odds are the company may pick a few lessons from their MINI-E plug-in as well, though no one’s handing out drive line details just yet. We like the idea of a hybrid that’s as fun to drive as it is good for the environment. Our only question is: when do we get to drive it? [Source: BMWBlog] [...]

By: BMW Considering Z2 Roadster, Hybrid? | Weblog Surf

BMW Considering Z2 Roadster, Hybrid? | Weblog Surf — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:02:45 +0000

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AutoBlog | Έρχεται το BMW Z2 ; — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:56:44 +0000

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By: BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Hybrid Car Blog

BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Hybrid Car Blog — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:05:43 +0000

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By: BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Gfeen.com

BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Gfeen.com — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:47:32 +0000

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By: BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Only Hybrids

BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster | Only Hybrids — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:04:03 +0000

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By: BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster » Hybrid News

BMW may build hybrid Z2 compact roadster » Hybrid News — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:32:10 +0000

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By: BenC

BenC — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:45:34 +0000

Im looking forward to the coupe more than the soft top to be honest, hopefully it won’t add on a lot of weight to the car though D:

By: Brookside

Brookside — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:16:50 +0000

Tom makes some great points.
Z2 makes sense. With the Z4 becoming larger, heavier (and more expensive) the Z2 has a chance to reclaim BMW’s heritage of small and sporty automobiles.
Really good news.

By: roffle waffle

roffle waffle — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:23:01 +0000

december huh? sounds good to me

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:16:57 +0000

I know BMW has taken lots of criticism for introducing too many models, but I wouldn’t be totally against new, smaller platforms like the Z2. BMW just needs better focus. I think BMW could do well introducing lightweight, fuel-efficient, sporty cars. They can emphasize Efficient Dynamics/Brake Energy Regeneration, hybrids, diesels and 4 cylinder technology in variants of the 1-series, 2-series, X1, X2, Z1 and Z2. Keep the big HP/petrol cars in the 3, 5, 6 and 7 series. The smaller platforms would differentiate and prevent cannibalizing sales of higher models, and perhaps create a new, sensible market for fuel-conscious consumers.