1er Cab.

What about 6er E64 / F13 cabrio? F13: Dingolfing, or moved to Regensburg?

E64 - no, never
F13 - much forward - think no
think Question of soft-or hard roof

According to my info BMW are moving towards hard folding roofs.

Same case with Z4.

Just like in E93 case both variants - canvas & metal roofs - will be tested, and canvas will be chosen only in the case of significant advantage over the metal roof (hint: weight & space). Otherwise folding metal roofs are coming.

In E93 case metal roof was "good enough". We will see if this is also to be the case with E89 Z4 roadster & F13 6er cabrio.

Have in mind that also in E64 development case metal folding roof was planned, but then ditched due not enough space in the rear (at defined dimesions). In the case of metal roof rear suspension would need complete redesign & re-engineering, but that would be just to expensive. Or the other solution: re-styling & re-engineering of the rear - also too expensive, and rear would look just too high. So BMW opt for canvas in the end.

Yet the metal folding roof development has progressed in recent years, so such roofs when folded down need less space than ever. Meaning: good chances Z4 & new 6er cabrio will come with metal folding roof.





Still the question remains: will F13 6er be built in Dingolfing, or the production (or perhaps just the assembly) will be moved to Regensburg (in the case of metal roof)?

ok, - Z4 def. get hard roof.
so i heard (and seen some mules): also soft roof possible ( as mentioned: buyers choice)
F14 ? = LC ?
think F12 is 6Qp
why they should change the plant?

Sorry, I have F13 6er cabrio in mind.

Hello,
Just to make things clear, could you just list all those project codes ?

ie the E 8.. , F 01 etc..
as there are both codes and categories (RFK, SAC etc...) in some posts, which is confusing a little bit.

Thank you !

BMW will be converting the Z4 into a coupe-convertible with a folding metal hardtop when it introduces the next-gen model in early 2009. Recent spy shots of a prototype testing new Munich showed a car with a familiar shape to the current Z4. Short rear overhangs and a long hood characterized the test-mule but it also featured a new folding roof and was slightly larger than the current model. This is in-line with BMW’s plans to reposition the next Z4 into a higher price point as it makes way for the introduction of a smaller entry-level Z car.

As reported yesterday, production of the new Z4 will be handled by BMW’s Regensburg plant in Germany. The move will enable BMW to produce volume sellers, such as its SUV models, in the US and take advantage of the favourable exchange rate. At the same time, low volume premium models like the new Z4 will be manufactured at plants in Germany.

A couple of years after the Z4 is launched in ‘09, BMW will add the potent M version of the car. This new model is in-line to receive the new high-rev 4.0L V8 engine that debuts in the new M3. Other engines for the new Z4 range will include the 300hp twin-turbo six, as well as the smaller 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol six.

This artist’s rendition of the car gives us a good indication as to what the final styling may look. BMW is expected to introduce styling derived from the CS concept across much of the range and this should also be visible on the Z4.

than why do they show a car with a soft-top

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