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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Sorry, I mean $45,000 US. A base Cayman comes in at round $50,000US but the car has totally engine layout and it weighs 2800lb.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 12:01 PM

I really do not think there will be 2.0L/2.2L 4-cylinder engine for this generation, simply because there will be the smaller soft-top roadster.

I think only inline sixes for this generation. No V8 or M model either because there will be the bigger roadster.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 01:33 PM

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I really do not think there will be 2.0L/2.2L 4-cylinder engine for this generation, simply because there will be the smaller soft-top roadster.

You have a good point here but I'm not so sure, first because the z2 will probably not be ready before 2 years

And also because the 1 serie exists but that didn't prevent BMW to give a 2.0i with the convertible 3 serie (E93)
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 06:40 PM

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Sorry, I mean $45,000 US. A base Cayman comes in at round $50,000US but the car has totally engine layout and it weighs 2800lb.
Kids, I wonder when we will have a brand new Cayman on sale for about €33.5k (today €49k or some $73k) here in Europe? I know I would have bought one tomorrow...

I say: Let the Americans support our purchases instead of the other way around.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 07:20 PM

Shades of Gold,White,Blue and Green.

Unfortunately looks like the weather is stopping play. Moved up the coast and resting in Nelson where we will be utilising the Abel Tasman National Park for some film and photography. Dark Clouds not exactly the right mood we were wanting but it could turn out to be an advantage.

We have covered the basis to what we can of what is outside but how is the inside? Well effectively the original Z4 had a typical BMW quality . soft textured panels and nicely damped controls of the auto aircon , entertainment system etc. The new model is more egronomic friendly with now aircon controls closer to the driver , the idrive screen (Idrive will be available for this Z4) is faired in similar to the X6 and 7er , The long paneled dash remains giving that contemporary roadster look.
The seats are effectively more sport orientated as they cocoon the driver . New leathers and interior surfaces will be available to reflect the overhaul in quality that the new Z4 will feature - Ozone Silver - A new color to the Z4 reflects the dynasm of the new design showcasing all the detail in a milkish silver color , This car rides on new 18" wheels as effectively steered by the FEP pictures again like the previous model there will be very design orientated wheel specifications. Including the design as shown on the GINA concept car.
Go back to the M Roadster , The Z8 and even the GINA Concept and you will see how the new Z4 shows of it's wide track clothed in a well proportioned body The good thing is that the proportions as balanced by smaller rims has a tendency to look under developed. This has effectively been banished.

Next Time, How Chassis adaptions make the Z4 more agile than ever.
And aluminium makes the Z4 more lighter than before.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 08:05 PM

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And aluminium makes the Z4 more lighter than before.
Sounds very promising, if true despite the hard top or maybe there is a soft top variant.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 08:44 PM

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The good thing is that the proportions as balanced by smaller rims has a tendency to look under developed. This has effectively been banished.
This is the mark of very good designs.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 10:40 PM

about the new aircon controls, if they are those we saw in the interior spyshots, they seem directly coming from the 70's...

Not sure that matches the "modern sportscar" image BMW wants to give to this new baby...
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 11:05 PM

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We have covered the basis to what we can of what is outside but how is the inside? Well effectively the original Z4 had a typical BMW quality . soft textured panels and nicely damped controls of the auto aircon , entertainment system etc. The new model is more egronomic friendly with now aircon controls closer to the driver , the idrive screen (Idrive will be available for this Z4) is faired in similar to the X6 and 7er , The long paneled dash remains giving that contemporary roadster look.
An early photo with molded felt over the dashboard. Note the clever way this fetching lass has pointed out the new idrive controller.
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Re: Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - 08-12-2008, 11:54 PM

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Next Time, How Chassis adaptions make the Z4 more agile than ever.
And aluminium makes the Z4 more lighter than before.
Wait wait wait, hold the phone. The next-gen Z4 is going to be lighter than the current even with a folding hardtop? That really dosent make much sense. I'm so confused. The new 7 series is 80lb lighter than the former version so we'll see.

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