2019 BMW Z4 G29 leaked!!

The Automotive Enthusiast · 08-12-2018, 07:40 PM

It's going to have to grow on me.

georgere · 08-12-2018, 07:49 PM

No it doesn't look like it's concert. Hope the released car looks better than its leak... which by the way looks like Toyota and mini had a baby..,,

///3dkn · 08-12-2018, 08:05 PM

Pass

V8LIFE · 08-12-2018, 08:29 PM

Seriously, Please put a 8 cylinder engine under the hood, not some 6 banger crap!!!!!!!!!

GFK007 · 08-12-2018, 08:34 PM

Honestly this is pretty disappointing. The front end is a carbon copy of the fiat 124 - which isn't a good thing. The back is all types of busy.

The original z3 is timeless, particularly the M roadster. Wish BMW would've taken a page out of that playbook.

Hard to see this being more compelling than a 718 boxster.

Needbmwpartzz · 08-12-2018, 09:08 PM

It looks like old Z4 and M2 offspring with z-4 dominant genes.

stefan · 08-12-2018, 11:03 PM

oh look unconnected grilles. maybe bmw is hitting reverse on that weird trend

///M TOWN · 08-12-2018, 11:31 PM

Not bad

I look forward to the full reveal

///M TOWN · 08-12-2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stefan

oh look unconnected grilles. maybe bmw is hitting reverse on that weird trend

Not only that but those kidney grills are absolutely UGE !!!!

MikeRR · 08-13-2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by V8LIFE

Seriously, Please put a 8 cylinder engine under the hood, not some 6 banger crap!!!!!!!!!

I think you can forget about that, and also about V8s in future european cars with the new emission laws. Even Merc will probably give up on the V8 in next generation "63"s (they will also probably called otherwise)

Tallest · 08-13-2018, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by duercos

Eww

beat me to it. Very uncomfortable comparison, the headlights if they are like this holy cow, no.

I think Z4 Coupe original car was the best in terms of design. I dont need a calendar to tell me which year it is outside, so not a fan of this new design.

mana3m · 08-13-2018, 04:57 AM

I took the lights off the pic and placed it on a camouflaged one and this is what it looks like. The original photo angle has a bit of a fisheye effect because if you overlay the grille onto the camo one you realize that the red z4 looks like it has a huge grille. I personally still have mixed feelings though. I have to see it in person.

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mana3m · 08-13-2018, 05:37 AM

I used an anti-fisheye effect in photoshop. Here's what the Z4 M40i looks like with it. It distorted the top half of the image though.

The earlier photo of the camo one I posted has a different front bumper that I think looks more like the concept.

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advantage20 · 08-13-2018, 06:58 AM

Wow that's a really tight poll

nbennettksu · 08-13-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

Pass the meth pipe. I need it to see what you're seeing.

look up the bmw 507; the front of this car has the classic look. We can have different taste, no need to be a douche bag

ThugzZ BunnY · 08-13-2018, 08:55 AM

the headlights make the front look silly. looks like a bug that was shot into the air and its eyes are peeling back. the rear from the side angle looks just like a merc. looks like a very fun car to drive though.

Huz-Z · 08-13-2018, 09:14 AM

What a relief it is to finally see the production car!

I was terrified that I would have to save a ton of money and buy a G29 to replace my much-loved and treasured E85 Z4 3.0si. Now that I've seen the G29, its clear that I can happily keep my E85 for years to come.

bauerwood · 08-13-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

look up the bmw 507; the front of this car has the classic look. We can have different taste, no need to be a douche bag

Here:

evanevery · 08-13-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Basically looks like the concept. Nothing much to see here...

When is the official reveal?

What are you talking about?!?!

There are LOTS of differences!

Comparing Front Views:
- Brake Cooling Scoops are smaller
- Front/Center scoop is sculptured differently
- No side vents in hood
- Headlights are larger and rounder
- Mirrors are completely different
- A-Pillars are much more noticeable from Front

Rear View:
- Rear vents sculpted different
- Diffuser is different
- Tail lights are bigger and narrower
- Exhaust tips are different

Side View:
- Front vents are not cut back as much
- Headlights are shorter
- Nose Overhang is reduced
- No Nacelles behind head rests
- Door handles have been added
- Less "swoopy" - no shoulder line at headrests

Overall, looks much more generic than the prototype. Like it was left to soften and shrink in the hot sun...

bgeorge0049 · 08-13-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by evanevery

What are you talking about?!?!

There are LOTS of differences!

Comparing Front Views:
- Brake Cooling Scoops are smaller
- Front/Center scoop is sculptured differently
- No side vents in hood
- Headlights are larger and rounder
- Mirrors are completely different
- A-Pillars are much more noticeable from Front

Rear View:
- Rear vents sculpted different
- Diffuser is different
- Tail lights are bigger and narrower
- Exhaust tips are different

Side View:
- Front vents are not cut back as much
- Headlights are shorter
- Nose Overhang is reduced
- No Nacelles behind head rests
- Door handles have been added
- Less "swoopy" - no shoulder line at headrests

Overall, looks much more generic than the prototype. Like it was left to soften and shrink in the hot sun...

This is typical BMW, though. Go to mass market with a more generic easier to sell to the masses car. Still more edgy than most of their designs coming out right now.

P1 · 08-13-2018, 09:38 AM

Is that a Miata or an SLK?

LeMans E90 · 08-13-2018, 09:49 AM

I only came to read the complaints. lol

Interesting results so far, though.

View Poll Results: What do you think so far?
I like it!	123	34.94%
It's ok / mix feelings.	117	33.24%
I hate it!	112	31.82%
Voters: 352. You may not vote on this poll

08-12-2018, 07:49 PM	#134
georgere Lieutenant Colonel 586 Rep 1,935 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT iTrader: (1)	No it doesn't look like it's concert. Hope the released car looks better than its leak... which by the way looks like Toyota and mini had a baby..,, __________________ My 1st love was 2006 BMW 325i Sport + Prem 6MT but I married the 2016 M3 BSM MDCT.
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08-12-2018, 08:05 PM	#135
///3dkn Major 1489 Rep 1,388 Posts Drives: F87 M2C Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown iTrader: (9) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [8.67]	Pass
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08-12-2018, 08:29 PM	#136
V8LIFE Private 26 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 650i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Seriously, Please put a 8 cylinder engine under the hood, not some 6 banger crap!!!!!!!!!
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08-12-2018, 08:34 PM	#137
GFK007 Captain 376 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Honestly this is pretty disappointing. The front end is a carbon copy of the fiat 124 - which isn't a good thing. The back is all types of busy. The original z3 is timeless, particularly the M roadster. Wish BMW would've taken a page out of that playbook. Hard to see this being more compelling than a 718 boxster. __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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08-12-2018, 09:08 PM	#138
Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	It looks like old Z4 and M2 offspring with z-4 dominant genes.
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08-12-2018, 11:03 PM	#139
stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	oh look unconnected grilles. maybe bmw is hitting reverse on that weird trend __________________ ///M Power
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08-12-2018, 11:31 PM	#140
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08-13-2018, 04:57 AM	#144
mana3m Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I took the lights off the pic and placed it on a camouflaged one and this is what it looks like. The original photo angle has a bit of a fisheye effect because if you overlay the grille onto the camo one you realize that the red z4 looks like it has a huge grille. I personally still have mixed feelings though. I have to see it in person.
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08-13-2018, 05:37 AM	#145
mana3m Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I used an anti-fisheye effect in photoshop. Here's what the Z4 M40i looks like with it. It distorted the top half of the image though. The earlier photo of the camo one I posted has a different front bumper that I think looks more like the concept.
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08-13-2018, 06:58 AM	#146
advantage20 Major 1872 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Wow that's a really tight poll
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08-13-2018, 08:55 AM	#148
ThugzZ BunnY Major 682 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: BMW of Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	the headlights make the front look silly. looks like a bug that was shot into the air and its eyes are peeling back. the rear from the side angle looks just like a merc. looks like a very fun car to drive though. __________________ IG: @andy__wise Inquiries: Andrew.Wise@bmwofchattanooga.com
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08-13-2018, 09:14 AM	#149
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	What a relief it is to finally see the production car! I was terrified that I would have to save a ton of money and buy a G29 to replace my much-loved and treasured E85 Z4 3.0si. Now that I've seen the G29, its clear that I can happily keep my E85 for years to come. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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08-13-2018, 09:38 AM	#153
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08-13-2018, 09:49 AM	#154
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