Next generation BMW Z4 E89 - part II (first FEP pics incl. !!!) - Page 5

Beemer B773ER

Eni and/or Scott, could you give quick feedback on how close the following quick edit of lines and rearlight shape is?

EnI

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Originally Posted by Beemer B773ER

It's that character line which carves its way through the rear light, over the rear wheel arch and eventually breaks with the rest of the shoulder line.

Not really suprising that the new Z4 would have this design feature. What will be interesting to see is how the other lines on the Z4 interact with this broken shoulder line, because as you can see with the CS, there aren't any other dramatic lines along the side of the body, whereas with the current Z4 there are a number of flexing and sharpened creases going in very unorthodox directions (ie: not simply straight like a normal shoulder line).

Many creases on FEP Z4 are still fake - rubber inserts below the masking tape.

There are only two major lines: upper & lower character line.

So, the upper line (shoulder line) starts at the rear light, continues through the top of rear wheel arch, slopes down towards the side door, & ends /discontinues.
Then it starts again just behind the door handle, and slopes up towards the A-pillar, where it starts to run through the hood towards the nose, outlines the inner edge of head light cluster (the nearest edge to the grille), and ends its journey - at the lower outer corner of kidney grille.

The lower character line starts in the front bumper, continues on the side panels right behind front wheel, running to the rear wheel, and continues on the rear bumper (running through the whole length of a bumper - but above the license plate holder it creates an "arch" (although more angular one).

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Just one question for either/both of you. When BMW launched the current Z4, they stated that the E65 7er would be the least dramatic of the new BMW models, the Z4 would be the most dramatic, and that the remaining BMW models would be somewhere in between these two models in terms of design flare. Will this spectrum of design flare still apply for upcoming generation of BMWs?

Yes, it will. 7er will still one of the most restrained & "classic" designs (styling wise - especially the lines - the silhouette), while the Z4 & 1er will still be "fuzzy & funky".

BUT ... mind that at the "fuzzy & funky" end of the new models are seriously considered - even more funky & fuzzy: X2 SAC, Z2 roadster & "the 0er" - the model below 1er. 0er only in the case the car wears BMW badge - still not yet decided; BMW are still dealing with a dillema whether to launch a 4th brand for a micro-car, or just make Isetta under BMW badge: "BMW Isetta". In the case of "BMW Isetta" (so, not a separate brand), BMW are playing with an idea to name their new flagship (the new 8er GT based on CS) with a name, not a number! So the very special models on the very ends of the model line will be so special - wearing names instead of numbers! I've heard "BMW Triumph" is one of the possible names for the 4dr GT.

E38_E30

Even through the new camo tape one can see razor sharp lines running across the car's body. Just a quick chop:

dr Dunkel

It is on cars like this the flame surface should be used the most... and of course on the 7-series the least. I bet the buyers of this type of car are alot less conservative than yours average 7-series buyer.

klier

I think the 420 hp V8 M version of the next Z4 is the perfect car for the queen on England

The Artist

^do you really think that they will give it the full 420hp?
i sure hope so..

klier

I'm sure they are going to do it. That, plus the 3.0 TT. It'll be sweet I tell you.

Tarek

^If it had the full potential of the V8 it'll be best in class hands down

warot

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Originally Posted by The Artist

^do you really think that they will give it the full 420hp?
i sure hope so..

I think so as well... Since the tt 3.0 engine will be in it, even maybe an uprated version, the M will not be watered down.

Talk about ultimate roadster... geez that thing will be fun to drive... not to mention expensive

Centurion

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Originally Posted by The Artist

^do you really think that they will give it the full 420hp?
i sure hope so..

Yes, but that will be in 2010/2011 when a new M3 is just 3-4 years away.

I love the Z4 and hope that BMW haven't been slacking with the design. I want to see wild lines.