Z Series Report: BMW Z4 M Axed!?

[Andreas1984]

As far as I know the 350hp-version is a settled matter.
Regards

Andreas

 

[Mr Robert]

By the way, it's supposed that the "Z4 3.5i M-package" will get a little bit more power than the 306hp. The rumours say the engine delivers ~ 350 hp.
Regards

Andreas

Not 326 hp then?

 

[EnI]

There will be a Performance Power Kit option (within Original BMW Performance Parts program) available for E89 Z4 sDrive35i - with a boost to 326PS / 450Nm (430Nm in the case of manual gearbox). Identical to 135i & 335i case.

Coming soon ...

 

[Andreas1984]

It seems so. I can only write what I heard. About a 326hp-version I heard nothing. In any case, we will see what the future brings.

@ EnI:
When will the power-kit release?
(confused) Regards

Andreas

 

[Levi68]

I think Z4 M will come. And this is how it might happen.

M3 E92 4.0l V8: IN
M1 E82 3.0l I6 TT: IN (better than M3 E92)
Z4 M E89 4.0l V8: IN (better than M1 E89)
M3 E92 4.0l V8: OUT
M3 F32 3.0l I6 TT: IN (better than Z4 M E89)
M1 E82 3.0l I6 TT: OUT
M1 F22 2.0l I4 TT: IN (better than M1 E82)
Z4 M E89 4.0l V8: OUT

IN: production start
OUT: production stop

 

[Mr Robert]

If there will be - as it obviously should - an M version of the Z4, it should share engine with the 1M.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Not so sure, the current V8 seems more in line with their traditional way of doing it.

 

[Zafiro]

Forget about Z4M Roadster. We want a Z4M coupé with 150 kg less weight than the Roadster.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Not happening blue girl

 

[Giannis]

^^

 

[Mr Robert]

Not so sure, the current V8 seems more in line with their traditional way of doing it.

I would have agreed with you, had these been traditional times.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Oh don't worry, greed is as actual as ever

 

[Mr Robert]

Oh don't worry, greed is as actual as ever

...truth spoken ;-)

 

[Betty Swollocks]

"Better"?

How do you define what is "better"?

I think Z4 M will come. And this is how it might happen.

M3 E92 4.0l V8: IN
M1 E82 3.0l I6 TT: IN (better than M3 E92)
Z4 M E89 4.0l V8: IN (better than M1 E89)
M3 E92 4.0l V8: OUT
M3 F32 3.0l I6 TT: IN (better than Z4 M E89)
M1 E82 3.0l I6 TT: OUT
M1 F22 2.0l I4 TT: IN (better than M1 E82)
Z4 M E89 4.0l V8: OUT

IN: production start
OUT: production stop

 

[Levi68]

By better I mean faster on straight line and circle. At the end M1 will always be slower than M3 and Z4 M. That M1 E82 is faster than M3 E92 is an exception.

 

[Centurion]

If you ask me, the 1M has pushed the Z4-M off the road. The Z4-M has very much been a niche car, especially the hardtop version which is predominantly driven by hardcore Nurburgring loving enthusiasts. The 1M has a much wider mainstream appeal and renders the Z4-M obsolete. You only need to look at the sales figures for the 135i in comparison to the Z4 with the same engine. The 1er coupe is a goldmine, and along witht he coming M version, BMW will have a blockbuster M line up of the 1M, M3, M5, X6-M and X5-M: All high selling models. The Z4-M simply doesn't fit in.

 

[Mr Robert]

There could e a Z4 M Roadster. I mean, better that than a 1M Convertible...

 

[klier]

There could e a Z4 M Roadster. I mean, better that than a 1M Convertible...

Why better? I think 1 M cabrio is lighter and smaller and even more practical? The only thing I can think of is that it's less pretty....

 

[Levi68]

Mercedes SLK AMG vs. Porsche Cayman/Boxter S vs. Audi TT-RS
Mercedes SLS AMG vs. Porsche 911 Turbo vs. Audi R8 V10
Mercedes ML AMG vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo vs. BMW X5 M


Oh yes, M has SUV's, but now 2 seater sportcars!

 

[Betty Swollocks]

By better I mean faster on straight line and circle. At the end M1 will always be slower than M3 and Z4 M. That M1 E82 is faster than M3 E92 is an exception.

How do you know the M1 is faster than the M3?

There are many criteria which make a car "better" than another, and for most people that is not acceleration or ability around a track, both irrelevant in day to day driving. These seem to matter only to people comparing figures down the pub or on Internet forums.