Comments on: The New Landshark has landed – 2009 BMW Z4 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bmw New Z4 | BMW Photos Blog http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-335965 Bmw New Z4 | BMW Photos Blog Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:46:45 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-335965 [...] bmw new z4 bmwblog.com [...] [...] bmw new z4 bmwblog.com [...]

]]> By: bunker http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76494 bunker Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:20:08 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76494 @ Horatiu B. YES!!! Thanks for the repost. They did a GREAT job on that render. The hood lines are a touch off as well, but MAN is this close... @ Horatiu B.
YES!!! Thanks for the repost. They did a GREAT job on that render. The hood lines are a touch off as well, but MAN is this close…

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76488 Horatiu B. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:57:12 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76488 @<a href="#comment-76480" rel="nofollow">bunker</a>: This one? <img src="http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/thumb-car_photo_272526_25.jpg" alt="Autoexpress Renderings" /> @bunker: This one?
Autoexpress Renderings

]]> By: bunker http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76480 bunker Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:28:54 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76480 By the way, can someone re-post the Autoexpress renderings of the Z4 from the July 22nd post? I went back and looked at them today, and they were almost DEAD-ON, and I think some kudos (or acknowledgment of inside info!) is in order. The front end in particular, with the exception of the kidneys being a touch on the small side, was absolutely nailed. By the way, can someone re-post the Autoexpress renderings of the Z4 from the July 22nd post? I went back and looked at them today, and they were almost DEAD-ON, and I think some kudos (or acknowledgment of inside info!) is in order. The front end in particular, with the exception of the kidneys being a touch on the small side, was absolutely nailed.

]]> By: bunker http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76464 bunker Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:53:54 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76464 I love it. The blue is ridiculously hot. See BMW...? You guys can still make good looking cars when you want to. Now,about that ugly-ass X6... I love it.
The blue is ridiculously hot.
See BMW…? You guys can still make good looking cars when you want to. Now,about that ugly-ass X6…

]]> By: Lance http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76427 Lance Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:50:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76427 This is damn nice! This is damn nice!

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76338 Gragop Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:39:20 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76338 @<a href="#comment-76296" rel="nofollow">Dede</a>: I ran a quick search relating to the BMW model nomenclature. I'd initially heard about it from the X6 - Bimmerfile posted an internal memo relating to the change in model names, probably specific to the X and Z models as they don't lend themselves to engine/drivetrain information: http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/02/28/bmw-name-changes-arent-just-for-the-x6-other-models-to-follow/ @Dede:

I ran a quick search relating to the BMW model nomenclature. I’d initially heard about it from the X6 – Bimmerfile posted an internal memo relating to the change in model names, probably specific to the X and Z models as they don’t lend themselves to engine/drivetrain information: http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/02/28/bmw-name-changes-arent-just-for-the-x6-other-models-to-follow/

]]> By: Giom http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76337 Giom Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:26:24 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76337 I think this is my new favorite BMW. It's just so much more 'styled' than my previous favorite... the 6 series. With the new six looming, I think we can expect more of this styling theme... nothing wrong with that... he he he. I think this is my new favorite BMW. It’s just so much more ‘styled’ than my previous favorite… the 6 series. With the new six looming, I think we can expect more of this styling theme… nothing wrong with that… he he he.

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76320 Marc Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:36:50 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76320 Andys120: You are absolutely right. I took a look at the link you provide and immediately saw the resemblance...errr..."update". Portions of the center portion of the front grill are present in the new Z4 as well.... Andys120:

You are absolutely right. I took a look at the link you provide and immediately saw the resemblance…errr…”update”. Portions of the center portion of the front grill are present in the new Z4 as well….

]]> By: roffle waffle http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76308 roffle waffle Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:07:24 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76308 3300 lbs for a hardtop... not TOO bad 3300 lbs for a hardtop… not TOO bad

]]> By: Andys120 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76307 Andys120 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:02:17 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76307 Landshark indeed! That was my first thought on seeing photos of the dark blue car. There's an awful lot of (updated) 507 in this design. To appreciate this look at a pic of the 507 w hardtop in place <a href="http://www.concours.jp/images/cars/c10.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.concours.jp/images/cars/c10.jpg</a> Note how closely the shapes of the windshield and sidewindows resemble those of the Z4. The there's the side vents and the character line along the fender. Different to be sure but strong echoes of the 507 one of the best looking roadsters ever made. Landshark indeed! That was my first thought on seeing photos of the dark blue car. There’s an awful lot of (updated) 507 in this design. To appreciate this look at a pic of the 507 w hardtop in place

http://www.concours.jp/images/cars/c10.jpg

Note how closely the shapes of the windshield and sidewindows resemble those of the Z4. The there’s the side vents and the character line along the fender. Different to be sure but strong echoes of the 507 one of the best looking roadsters ever made.

]]> By: Dede http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76296 Dede Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:02:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76296 "Thanks to ridiculous laws requiring more clear, non-letter/number nomenclature for model names..." If that really the case, then why aren't we seeing equally crappy names from other manufacturers? The most I am seeing are the additions of RWD or AWD to the model name on websites, but these designations don't appear on the vehicle badge. So what is the exact legislation that requires this? Give me a reference to the specific law. I like your preference of naming schemes. Maybe in addition to the model designation deletion option BMW could offer an option to replace the badge with Z4 3.0Si. “Thanks to ridiculous laws requiring more clear, non-letter/number nomenclature for model names…”

If that really the case, then why aren’t we seeing equally crappy names from other manufacturers? The most I am seeing are the additions of RWD or AWD to the model name on websites, but these designations don’t appear on the vehicle badge. So what is the exact legislation that requires this? Give me a reference to the specific law.

I like your preference of naming schemes. Maybe in addition to the model designation deletion option BMW could offer an option to replace the badge with Z4 3.0Si.

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76292 Marc Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:27:20 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76292 Ok now where did THAT front grill come from? That is different from the pics in "2009 BMW Z4-The Ultimate Photo Gallery". THIS looks good...the champagne colored Z4...ehhh..not so much.... Ok now where did THAT front grill come from? That is different from the pics in “2009 BMW Z4-The Ultimate Photo Gallery”. THIS looks good…the champagne colored Z4…ehhh..not so much….

]]> By: patricksixer http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/12/14/the-new-landshark-has-landed-2009-bmw-z4/#comment-76290 patricksixer Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:08:58 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=6810#comment-76290 "The New Landshark?!" As an E24 guy, I must say--WWWWWWHAAAAAAT?! (I never thought of the Z3 and Z4 as much of a Shark. It's it's own thing.. But not a Shark!) lol j/k about all that... I agree that the new naming system may be the worst thing about this car. I didn't know it was because of laws though? That's absolutely insane...American or European laws though? either way, :( Still, given the performance numbers I too am waiting for what the ///M version will bring us :) “The New Landshark?!” As an E24 guy, I must say–WWWWWWHAAAAAAT?!
(I never thought of the Z3 and Z4 as much of a Shark. It’s it’s own thing.. But not a Shark!)

lol j/k about all that…

I agree that the new naming system may be the worst thing about this car. I didn’t know it was because of laws though? That’s absolutely insane…American or European laws though? either way, :(

Still, given the performance numbers I too am waiting for what the ///M version will bring us :)

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