09-18-2018, 07:34 PM | #23 |
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They gave the weight of the "sDrive30i" as 3287, not the M40i, so the 4-banger Z4 with 255 hp is 313 lb lighter than an M2C with 405 hp. Or 163 lb lighter than an 'old' M2.
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So since they gave us 4cyl weight we can assume the M40i should be about 3400 lbs. |
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I don't get the ring time. The car is slower to 60 than either M2, with more HP than the base, but they're claiming a better ring time than the base M2. Doesn't make sense.
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09-18-2018, 09:04 PM | #27 |
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0-60 times aren't the end all be all, depends on traction. Seems as though the M2 hooks up better. 60-130 times are better telling of a cars horsepower.
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Actually looks more like 160lbs now that I take a second look. It's probably more realistic representation of the engine differences given that the M240i and 230i also have different sport trims. Hard to say what exactly the Z4 difference will be but it's not going to be as light as most of us thought, either way! |
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Good catch! That is weird! I'd have to believe that's a typo and, if not, then that is really odd.
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Yeah m40i should have wider tracks I suppose?
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09-18-2018, 11:58 PM | #35 |
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The "gross" weight is the max weight the car can take - its own weight plus passengers and cargo. So you'd want to compare the "curb" weights.
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now I understand why it's faster than M2 around Nurburgring.
It's most likely lighter and got more tires. (245/265 vs 255/275) Also, power is slightly more too. If it was slower than M2, I would be surprised. |
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Curious what changes were made to the B58 from the M240 version for that extra HP.
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And a piable suspension could play a bigger role at the ring.
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Actually BMW have done a decent job at keeping the weight down. 3200+ lbs for the new Z4 is pretty good. Lighter than the last Z4 and lighter than the M2 etc. the 6 cylinder Z3s we're close to 3000 lbs. A shame about the pitifully generic styling though....and lack of manual.
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Hadn't it been previously reported that the Z4 would get an optional MT, while the Supra would be auto-only?
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