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      01-21-2018, 11:29 PM   #79
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Originally Posted by F22_Raptor View Post
Why not call it the Z5?
- Because today's BMW coupes and convertibles have even numbered model names
- Because it will be much closer to the the size of a 4 Series than a 5 Series
- Because it will have 30i and M40i models like the 3 Series, 4 Series, X3, and X4
- Because BMW products with a 5 in the model name are expected to have a V8 option, and this vehicle will not
- Because the Z4 has two generations of established history
- Because Z5 is arbitrary. Why not call it Z6, 33P!, elephantBeans, or FkjeR*?
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