Photoshops of possible 2007 BMW Z4 redesign, and possible Z4 coupe
06-14-2005, 04:50 PM
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BMW is said to be preparing a new hardtop variant of its Z4 roadster to pit against competitors such as Porsche's upcoming Cayman.
Earlier BMW did a Z3 coupe, as well as a high-performance M coupe, but dropped the hardtop models when it introduced the successor Z4 roadster.
Now rumors are flying through the European press, including enthusiast publications such as Autocar and Autobild, that a Z4 hardtop is in the pipeline and could get M badging in its most potent trim. The top model, however, probably won't feature the earlier-rumored V8 engine, but instead may be powered by a 333-horsepower, dual-overhead-cam, 3.2-liter inline six. A less powerful 3.0-liter variant, producing about 265 hp, will anchor the line.
The current Z4 roadster is slated for a significant face-lift this fall, with the new coupe reportedly being readied for introduction in late 2006. Both models would be assembled at BMW's U.S. plant in Greer, South Carolina. A full redesign isn't expected until 2009 or 2010.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106046
Earlier BMW did a Z3 coupe, as well as a high-performance M coupe, but dropped the hardtop models when it introduced the successor Z4 roadster.
Now rumors are flying through the European press, including enthusiast publications such as Autocar and Autobild, that a Z4 hardtop is in the pipeline and could get M badging in its most potent trim. The top model, however, probably won't feature the earlier-rumored V8 engine, but instead may be powered by a 333-horsepower, dual-overhead-cam, 3.2-liter inline six. A less powerful 3.0-liter variant, producing about 265 hp, will anchor the line.
The current Z4 roadster is slated for a significant face-lift this fall, with the new coupe reportedly being readied for introduction in late 2006. Both models would be assembled at BMW's U.S. plant in Greer, South Carolina. A full redesign isn't expected until 2009 or 2010.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106046
