The BMW Z4 Concept

supra93 · 08-17-2017, 05:15 PM

xQx · 08-17-2017, 05:20 PM

I always hate it when they release these polarizing "Concept" cars, then what's released is just another incremental change to existing styling.

My first impression is it looks alot like a bunch of other sports cars of this era - clearly it's got the M4 style dash and gauges, the front looks like a pontiac and overall it reminds me of a lotus elise.

That said, it's unmistakably BMW, and looks like a car Jame Bond would drive. I love it.

... well, everything except the passenger seat - I don't know what's going on there. It's like someone walked into BMW individual and was asked "do you want leather seats, or fabric" and they were like "Well, I can't afford full leather, so give me half half!"

... lastly, it looks like it's begging for a (slotted & drilled) big brake kit. Those front discs look tiny under those rims.

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 05:21 PM

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Lovely lovely lovely

Thanks for posting !!!

supra93 · 08-17-2017, 05:22 PM

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Lovely lovely lovely

Thanks for posting !!!

You're welcome, anytime

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xQx

I always hate it when they release these polarizing "Concept" cars, then what's released is just another incremental change to existing styling.

My first impression is it looks alot like a bunch of other sports cars of this era - clearly it's got the M4 style dash and gauges, the front looks like a pontiac and overall it reminds me of a lotus elise.

That said, it's unmistakably BMW, and looks like a car Jame Bond would drive. I love it.

... well, everything except the passenger seat - I don't know what's going on there. It's like someone walked into BMW individual and was asked "do you want leather seats, or fabric" and they were like "Well, I can't afford full leather, so give me half half!"

... lastly, it looks like it's begging for a (slotted & drilled) big brake kit. Those front discs look tiny under those rims.

$99 Eye Exam @ Costco...

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WickedNy · 08-17-2017, 05:26 PM

No coupe no care

SCOTT26 · 08-17-2017, 05:30 PM

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Kinda reminds me of a Fiat 124 spider.
Keep it exactly like this except that steering wheel.

You mean the Maziat Fiata.

Needbmwpartzz · 08-17-2017, 05:39 PM

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Kinda reminds me of a Fiat 124 spider.
Keep it exactly like this except that steering wheel.

You mean the Maziat Fiata.

Yup potato po-ta-to....lol

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 05:45 PM

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Kinda reminds me of a Fiat 124 spider.
Keep it exactly like this except that steering wheel.

You mean the Maziat Fiata.

Yup potato po-ta-to....lol

Not even close

phoenixbmwlife · 08-17-2017, 06:08 PM

I guess the next question is what do you think the MSRP will be?

Traditionally Z4s are more expensive than 3 series and get close to M territory.

What do you guys think the MSRP will be?

ska///235i · 08-17-2017, 06:17 PM

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixbmwlife

I guess the next question is what do you think the MSRP will be?

Traditionally Z4s are more expensive than 3 series and get close to M territory.

What do you guys think the MSRP will be?

Over $70k base price

xQx · 08-17-2017, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

$99 Eye Exam @ Costco...

Hurry Deal Ends Soon !

Your general disagreement has been noted

Perhaps we can all agree on this:

It looks much better than a Tesla Model X.

xQx · 08-17-2017, 06:32 PM

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What the hell happened to the grill slats???

Agreed! Leave the Diamond grill pattern to Subaru. There's no good reason to change BMW's vertical grill slats.

I'm not sure if I love or hate that steering wheel either.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 08-17-2017, 06:41 PM

The single best design element IMO is the forward leaning "shark" nose, like the BMW's from the past...

If they have solved aerodynamic issues from that design, it would be great if the production car can keep it.

mrmoua2u · 08-17-2017, 06:47 PM

not digging it

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xQx

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

$99 Eye Exam @ Costco...

Hurry Deal Ends Soon !

Your general disagreement has been noted

Perhaps we can all agree on this:

It looks much better than a Tesla Model X.

True that !

ORIGIN M. · 08-17-2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xQx

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Originally Posted by Jono2112

What the hell happened to the grill slats???

Agreed! Leave the Diamond grill pattern to Subaru. There's no good reason to change BMW's vertical grill slats.

I'm not sure if I love or hate that steering wheel either.

I think they were trying to come close to this without actually copying it.

Froggi · 08-17-2017, 07:02 PM

Wow, I love it. The camouflaged test mules made it look like an S2000, so I wasn't expecting this. Looks like it also has some influences from the Vision ConnectedDrive Concept. It's very sharp. I hope the final production car isn't too watered down.

skier219 · 08-17-2017, 07:25 PM

Concept looks great, but if you look at spy shots of the test mule, it's obvious that the production car's styling is going to be a lot different. Like about 90% different. It may still look good, but I bet we'll only be seeing the design theme of the concept and none of it's real flash or pizazz. For one thing, a lot of the stuff we see on the concept isn't realistic when it comes to things like ground clearance, safety, crash performance, etc. Those are many of the things that give the concept its visual presence.

BaaQaf · 08-17-2017, 07:26 PM

This seems more like the Supra/Hardtop version of the Z4 that was spotted in camo. Looks nothing remotely like the rag top version.

WickedNy · 08-17-2017, 07:40 PM

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This seems more like the Supra/Hardtop version of the Z4 that was spotted in camo. Looks nothing remotely like the rag top version.

Make it an m coupe and now we're talking

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xQx General 903 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i (E88 N54 6AT) Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Sunshine Coast QLD Australia iTrader: (0)	I always hate it when they release these polarizing "Concept" cars, then what's released is just another incremental change to existing styling. My first impression is it looks alot like a bunch of other sports cars of this era - clearly it's got the M4 style dash and gauges, the front looks like a pontiac and overall it reminds me of a lotus elise. That said, it's unmistakably BMW, and looks like a car Jame Bond would drive. I love it. ... well, everything except the passenger seat - I don't know what's going on there. It's like someone walked into BMW individual and was asked "do you want leather seats, or fabric" and they were like "Well, I can't afford full leather, so give me half half!" ... lastly, it looks like it's begging for a (slotted & drilled) big brake kit. Those front discs look tiny under those rims.
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BaaQaf Lieutenant 253 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2012 E89 Z4 35i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ((((((( BQ ))))))) iTrader: (0)	This seems more like the Supra/Hardtop version of the Z4 that was spotted in camo. Looks nothing remotely like the rag top version.
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