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Originally Posted by Deutsch  Your weight argument is fleeting, fact of the matter is we can't drive, especially the lightweight cars, so we need cars that are crash worthy, or safe (for the politically correct). I'm sure you knew all of this, but point being a lightweight car w/ a big, powerful engine, just isn't going to happen w/ mainstream product. You're better off coughing up a fortune for one of those specialty cars. So get to work Imhotep!!!
On topic: With the size and price of the next Z4. not to mention to two tops in one configuration I don't think a coupe will be necessary. They'll even have a harder time justifying the concept to the BOD, even as a limited run vehicle. So enjoy the current Z4 and M coupe while they're still here. |
Aren't you forgeting electronics & software aid system.
The reason tanks like the X5 and Cayenne act all sporty is because of all these sophisticated systems developed in the late 80s to early 90s in Formula 1,
NOT because of their weight. And they aren't cheap either.
And if most people can't drive them, than thank goodness, cause some cars shouldn't be made for 99,99% of people who can't drive then AND won't take advanced driving lessons to learn to. Ofcourse there always the aids to make them user friendly.
But first and foremost, most people can't afford the Z4 (M)/Coupe and/or Cayman/Boxter. So they weren't intended for the majority in the first place.