Call me crazy but I think this design of the new Z4 is a home run...
Jan 31, 2009 | 05:11 PM
#14
Not really fond of the looks yet. And I don't know which engine would be in the M-version as I read in CAR Magazine that the current V8 is to large for the engine bay to fit. Also, I'm bummed that they'll replace the roadster and coupé with a folding hardtop.
Jan 31, 2009 | 05:33 PM
#15
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Bronto, well in that case they just will have to stuff that good ol S54(e46 M3) engine in this Z4M also (as they did in the last)
Feb 1, 2009 | 07:15 AM
#17
That pshop is f^cking golden!
Nicke: that engine is perhaps the best one in the world, but it's a bit old now and I guess they need to meet new standards in efficiency. I do hope they'll make an M out of that thing though.
Nicke: that engine is perhaps the best one in the world, but it's a bit old now and I guess they need to meet new standards in efficiency. I do hope they'll make an M out of that thing though.
Feb 1, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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+1 If I remember correctly the S54 doesn't meet the Euro V emission standards so that's not an option. This car equipped with the S65 would be a hoot though.
Feb 1, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Just looked up some statistics of the E89; damn this car is heavy. The fellas at M GmbH should definitely focus on shedding some of that weight. If they can get the curbweight under 3k lbs it would be a much more 'pure' roadster.
There's no logical reason for not doing that, BMW already has the 3 and 6 series 'verts which can serve as the 'GT' droptops.
There's no logical reason for not doing that, BMW already has the 3 and 6 series 'verts which can serve as the 'GT' droptops.
