Z Series Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!)

[Zafiro]

They said new Z4 will be about 100 kg heavier than current one...

Thats too much! Work harder bmw.

 

[Centurion]

If I say less than 1,350 kgs for the Z4 35i, will you then think I'm insane?

Yupp. Considering that the current Z4 2.5 weigh 1 345kg a 35i version of the new one will easily exceed the 1 400kg mark. For comparison the 335i weigh 106 kg more than the 325i.

 

[Mr Robert]

Yupp. Considering that the current Z4 2.5 weigh 1 345kg a 35i version of the new one will easily exceed the 1 400kg mark. For comparison the 335i weigh 106 kg more than the 325i.

The current Z4 3.0Si is 1,385 kgs and if BMW want to gain in sportiness they will have to put it on a diet. From what I have gathered BMW wants to move away from the comfort orientation in the current Z4.

 

[Mr Robert]

This picture should be placed in the office of every decision-maker of every part of BMW.

Just to remind them of what way of thinking it was that made the company what it is today.

 

[Centurion]

The current Z4 3.0Si is 1,385 kgs and if BMW want to gain in sportiness they will have to put it on a diet. From what I have gathered BMW wants to move away from the comfort orientation in the current Z4.

I actually think it's the opposite. The Z4 is already a sport roadster and putting a hardtop folding roof will certainly pull it towards the opposite direction. With big effort they can make it light but that will require extensive use of aluminum and magnesium which would jack the price up to new heights.

 

[Mr Robert]

I actually think it's the opposite. The Z4 is already a sport roadster and putting a hardtop folding roof will certainly pull it towards the opposite direction. With big effort they can make it light but that will require extensive use of aluminum and magnesium which would jack the price up to new heights.

Well, we will have to see then. I think the current Z4 is not sports oriented enough and that BMW needs to make a move in that direction with the next Z4.

I guess that if BMW are sincere in their speak about efficeient dynamics, an extensive use of light weight materials is inevitable, as is a higher price.

 

[Mr Robert]

Thats too much! Work harder bmw.

Exactly.

BMW will not get away with emulated driving pleasure like in the X6. The next Z4 will need to be good for real.

 

[tigera333]

One member on German Z roadster forum have met Z4 test mules in France and he talked to their drivers. They said new Z4 will be about 100 kg heavier than current one...

He took some nice photos, but I don't know if I can post a link to other forum ?

Yes please !

Or at least by pm if it's against the rules (but since it's a german forum...)

Thanks !

 

[mackan]

Yes please !

Or at least by pm if it's against the rules (but since it's a german forum...)

Thanks !

Are these the ones?
DKG and BITURBO according to the poster att zroadster.com
Some of the best photos so far.

If someone can link them directly into this forum... pls do.

Flickr: unknown1992's Photostream

 

[Shakal]

Yes please !

Or at least by pm if it's against the rules (but since it's a german forum...)

Thanks !

Here is one of his picture:



And link to other his pictures is here:

Bilder von meinen Urlaub und was man sonst noch so sieht - zroadster.com

 

[mackan]

Here is one of his picture:



And link to other his pictures is here:

Bilder von meinen Urlaub und was man sonst noch so sieht - zroadster.com

Great post, best pics so far of a "mule". According to poster at zroadster.com the mules had DKG and BITURBO.

 

[Potential]

HAHA I wouldn't believe a word BMW test drivers say... Would you?

 

[Centurion]

Exactly.

BMW will not get away with emulated driving pleasure like in the X6. The next Z4 will need to be good for real.

Lol, losing faith in your favorite manufacturer??

 

[SKY]

Could someone post all the pics here please?.

 

[klier]

Lol, losing faith in your favorite manufacturer??

No, he just doesn't like trucks (SUV/SAV/SAC). Your favorite manufacturer does trucks even worse (ML/GL/Cayenne)

 

[Mr Robert]

Lol, losing faith in your favorite manufacturer??

BMW has been the place to go for a great driving experience in everyday cars for many years. Today, focus seems to be set on trucks. They are making very fun to drive trucks, but they are still trucks.

I got my hopes up with the 320iS a couple of years ago but nothing happened. Then came the new M3 and the road towards a new CSL seemd paved. We still don't know what will happen with that.

So, I guess my hopes on the Z4 might be a bit high. But then again, it is one of the last chances in this generation to deliver a truly sporty car. A light M-version of the Z4, a M3 CSL or some sort of sport version of the 1-series coupé. From this horizon it seems likely that non of them will happen... a brand can't live on history alone. Because strong traditions become history when said traditions are abandoned.

That said, please continue making trucks to rake in the money needed, but don't forget why people think BMW is such a great brand.

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[PanterroR]

That said, please continue making trucks to rake in the money needed, but don't forget why people think BMW is such a great brand.

Damn right!

 

[SKY]

Here is one of his picture:



And link to other his pictures is here:

Bilder von meinen Urlaub und was man sonst noch so sieht - zroadster.com

HEY!!! look at that black car on the pic!! It is the Z4 uncovered!!!

 

[Shakal]

HEY!!! look at that black car on the pic!! It is the Z4 uncovered!!!

It isn't, its with full camouflage.

OKey here are all his pictures (author is "roadsternchen") :

 

[SKY]

Oh sadly it isn´t, but with this new pics we can see clrearly the front lights shape, wich are incredibly good lookig. Also the rear seems to have CS cues, like rear lights.

The overall stance is much sportier than E85, and this canñt be a bad thing.