New ///M Z4 Roadster
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New ///M Z4 Roadster
New ///M Z4 for delivery in springtime say Autocar.Due to ever slowing sales AG have brought forward the launch or this 340bhp Roadster.Due to be shown at the Detroit show in January and production starting soon after.
10mm lower and 22mm longer, no extra bracing was required, and good news is that RunFlats are not being used.
0-60 5.0sec with 155 max.Price 38K +-.
10mm lower and 22mm longer, no extra bracing was required, and good news is that RunFlats are not being used.
0-60 5.0sec with 155 max.Price 38K +-.
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OK, I'm a believer now! Why? Because I'm number 2 on my dealers waiting list. Confirmed. The car is official and will be going into production in Jan for April delivery. Woo hoo!
Giles wrote:IMHO the Z4 generally tends to appeal to people that want to own a nice car and not those that want to drive a nice car.
Here are some pictures of the z4m and z4 2006 models....
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/n ... 051025.002
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/n ... 051025.002
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Lack of space
Engine bay too small for V8AndyBass wrote:Yep, just saw that on the cover of Autocar. Wonder why they didn't go for the 400bhp V8.
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Re: Lack of space
If Hartge can do surely the ///M Division can !!!ZZZEMMCO wrote:Engine bay too small for V8AndyBass wrote:Yep, just saw that on the cover of Autocar. Wonder why they didn't go for the 400bhp V8.
Mmmm very nice indeed, I during Spokey's run also the story that the V8 did not fit in the engine bay.
However Tim's comment about product positioning and affordability do make sense to me.
Colour palette is still an issue for me on the Z4...I suppose you can always chose any colour under the "Individual" scheme, but forking out so much extra on a colour that used to be a standard ///M colour (eg. Estoril) does seem like a moneyspinning activity from BMW.
choices ...///M Z4 roadster or coupe.....? glad I can't afford the choice!
Jules is your beast "for sale" sign genuine?
Bart
However Tim's comment about product positioning and affordability do make sense to me.
Colour palette is still an issue for me on the Z4...I suppose you can always chose any colour under the "Individual" scheme, but forking out so much extra on a colour that used to be a standard ///M colour (eg. Estoril) does seem like a moneyspinning activity from BMW.
choices ...///M Z4 roadster or coupe.....? glad I can't afford the choice!
Jules is your beast "for sale" sign genuine?
Bart
Bart
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a qualified - Northern Highlight - chuffin' nutter
I'm not tempted to upgrade; the 3.0 SMG is really quite quick. The tyres will need replacing shortly and I'm thinking of changing to Eagle F1 or similar.
I know for a fact that the V8 is a very easy fit in the engine bay; its shorter and wider than the M54 engine and the Z4 bay was designed to handle it.
Yes, colour palette is an issue, though I like Maldives Blue. Lack of colour choice was one of the reasons I waited until there was something I liked (Olivin). Having seen Estoril on the Z4 'in the flesh' I would advise against it, it looks rather brash. It will be interesting to see what the new Z4 colours look like: Monaco Blue, Flamenco Red, Silver Grey and Deep Green.
Tim
I know for a fact that the V8 is a very easy fit in the engine bay; its shorter and wider than the M54 engine and the Z4 bay was designed to handle it.
Yes, colour palette is an issue, though I like Maldives Blue. Lack of colour choice was one of the reasons I waited until there was something I liked (Olivin). Having seen Estoril on the Z4 'in the flesh' I would advise against it, it looks rather brash. It will be interesting to see what the new Z4 colours look like: Monaco Blue, Flamenco Red, Silver Grey and Deep Green.
Tim
BartS, yes, the for sale sign is for real. I placed my order with my dealer for the Z4M the instant the news got out. I'm number 2 in the queue at my dealer. Looking at around April delivery. Just in time for Highlander II!
Haven't advertised the current car yet, but if anyone wants to make at anytime, just PM me.
Haven't advertised the current car yet, but if anyone wants to make at anytime, just PM me.
Giles wrote:IMHO the Z4 generally tends to appeal to people that want to own a nice car and not those that want to drive a nice car.
yes pleaseeeeeee
yes pleaseeee
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the Alpina's only 0.3 seconds slower to 60mph, faster at the top end and more exclusive. I'm disappointed that the big V8 didn't go in-Hartge have done it after all no problems.....would've seriously considered it if they'd done that.
Not too sure if I'd want to change. I don't consider changing from Alpina to M an upgrade.........each have their own qualities. Mind you the E34 M5 I had for 18months was something else!!(though it did have some 'optional extras'!!).
Not too sure if I'd want to change. I don't consider changing from Alpina to M an upgrade.........each have their own qualities. Mind you the E34 M5 I had for 18months was something else!!(though it did have some 'optional extras'!!).
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ZZZZZZCoupes,SSSS July delivery.
July deliveries for 3.0 265 bhp coupe @£31000, ZMCoupe with 338 bhp @ from £38000, 5sec 0-100kph.
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