Exclusive: E89 Z4 information

Barry May 5th, 2008 Link

I hope they can really compete with the Boxter/Cayman too. Even the Z4M got its butt handed to it by the competition.

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Jon May 5th, 2008 Link

Will be watching this development closely, and will be taking one for a drive when available. I do have a lot of trust in BMW to craft something interesting.

All that being said think a Z2 tii hardtop or Z2M hardtop would be very interesting. Must admit though that I am not the biggest fan of folding roofs, they tend to add a lot of additional weight in the wrong place in a car.

illegalprelude May 5th, 2008 Link

Im part of the few I think who really likes the current Z. I think its a really sexy car and the coupe version is to drool over

Barry May 5th, 2008 Link

Do we know if they are building a coupe version. Or are they not doing it b/c of the folding hardtop.

Jon May 5th, 2008 Link

Illegalm your not alone on liking the current Z4, the Z4m is lust-worthy.

I am very interested to see though if BMW focuses it a bit more with the E89. I can say I already really like what they have done with the belt-line of the E89, I do like the lines of the CS demo model belt lines. Think the big four I am waiting to hear is more about the Agile Drive, the Z-differential, if a Coupe will be offered, and finally looking forward to hearing more about the engines that will be available.

Michael May 5th, 2008 Link

If a coupe is offered it will be delayed in release like the current model was. Our sources have not stated a coupe is in the works, but that is still a while out anyways.

Barry May 5th, 2008 Link

Ahh thanks Michael. That really works out for me. I plan on buying a Honda Prius fighter at the end of this year. Not too far later I will most definitely be looking at a performance BMW. It is going to come down to the Z4M with the E92 M3 motor or the M135i!!! Its going to be a looong wait until christmas to see what this looks like.

Chris B. May 5th, 2008 Link

I think we need the new 1er hatch to be the BMW that will relaunch the BMW 4 cylinder in the U.S. Not just some sporty little roadster that’s going to have limited market share.

Jon May 5th, 2008 Link

Thanks Michael, have been reading a multitude of things written about the E89. Would have to say the Coupe is hands down where my interest lays. Another thing that would be interesting to know is how the weight is going to come out, hopefully it hasn’t got to plump on weight.

Another thing I have hopes out for is with the increase of fuel prices we will see BMW bring either the CSL or tii across the band. Think in many ways in these days of tightening fuel costs that developing low weight cars could be a better way to offer performance rather than just putting more HP into a car.

TMQ May 5th, 2008 Link

Hope they get the styling done right. The current Z4 is not a great looking vehicle.

TallyHo! May 5th, 2008 Link

Is the Z2 actually going to be produced? I will be in the market for a roadster next year, but I could easily wait one more year. I hope that it would different from the 1 series convertible in exterior styling.

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