BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW Z4 Forums (G29) BMW Z4 (G29) General Forum BMW (Z4?) Concept Teased For Pebble Beach Debut

View Poll Results: What do you think is coming to Pebble Beach?
Z4 concept 43 52.44%
M8 concept 14 17.07%
i8 spyder 21 25.61%
Other 4 4.88%
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-28-2017, 05:40 PM   #23
jlstyle
Lieutenant Colonel
jlstyle's Avatar
355
Rep
1,762
Posts

Drives: Porsche Panamera
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 Audi S7  [0.00]
2015 BMW X5  [0.00]
I hope something similar to Z8 comes back to the line up.
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 07:06 PM   #24
ORIGIN M.
Banned
3160
Rep
9,134
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Hemisphere

iTrader: (0)

It is a sketch and they are never even close to the production model unless you could look ahead two generations.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ///M_ADDICT View Post
Is it the production model
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 09:24 PM   #25
rakusak
First Lieutenant
134
Rep
322
Posts

Drives: E82, F15, F80
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWRL View Post
Looks promising... BMW has always made the sexiest roadsters IMO...
Yes, but I recall reading that a 'manual gearbox' won't be an option...
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 09:40 PM   #26
GuidoK
#buildnotbought
GuidoK's Avatar
10473
Rep
4,815
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Tinkering in the garage

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rakusak View Post
Yes, but I recall reading that a 'manual gearbox' won't be an option...
I've seen testmules with manuals. Maybe only on lower spec engines though.

I hope an LSD finds its way in the rear axle, having a relationship to toyota; usually the japanese are the last ones not to cheap out on important components like that
__________________
Z4 3.0i | ESS TS2+ supercharger | Quaife ATB LSD | Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear | Schrick FI cams | Schmiedmann headers+cats | Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings | Vibra-technics engine mounts | H&R anti rollbars | KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates | Sachs race engineering clutch | tons of custom sh#t

Last edited by GuidoK; 07-28-2017 at 10:54 PM..
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 10:42 PM   #27
dmboone25
Lieutenant General
dmboone25's Avatar
4971
Rep
10,200
Posts

Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 E92 328i  [10.00]
2007 328i  [10.00]
Yawn....
__________________
Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 10:46 PM   #28
supra93
Colonel
2474
Rep
2,334
Posts

Drives: Z4, E500, Supra, RX7
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: TX

iTrader: (0)

Motor1 lighten up the teaser. Not much too see :/

Appreciate 0
      07-28-2017, 11:10 PM   #29
M3 Adjuster
Banned
Albania
7905
Rep
11,785
Posts

Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jlstyle View Post
I hope something similar to Z8 comes back to the line up.
Based on the proportions .. this one seems like all things BMW .. that it is bigger than the previous model .. so definitely closer to the z8 ..
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 02:33 AM   #30
hellrotm
Banned
4143
Rep
6,926
Posts

Drives: F80
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ...Location...Location

iTrader: (0)

No coupe...no care.
Appreciate 1
WickedNy225.00
      07-29-2017, 03:33 AM   #31
raysspl
Brigadier General
raysspl's Avatar
992
Rep
3,001
Posts

Drives: walking, bicycle, & bus
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

Nice little tease
__________________
re
Appreciate 1
ORIGIN M.3159.50
      07-29-2017, 06:48 AM   #32
clbmw
Major
631
Rep
1,483
Posts

Drives: 320d M135i
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

I don't mind what it is... as long as it's not tank heavy and handles as well as a Porsche it'll be a winner. If it doesn't then I'm afraid the roads "will be the same again".
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 07:29 AM   #33
CeEl
Major
United_States
478
Rep
1,250
Posts

Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ohio

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2024 BMW X5 M60  [0.00]


Very early concept drawing ... mules are heavily camouflaged but don't seem to look anything like the concept drawing? Maybe that isn't the Z4 after all (like some have suggested)?
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 08:17 AM   #34
ORIGIN M.
Banned
3160
Rep
9,134
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Hemisphere

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by JustChris View Post
8 series vert from those lines?
That's my thoughts as well.
Appreciate 1
JustChris17423.00
      07-29-2017, 08:18 AM   #35
ORIGIN M.
Banned
3160
Rep
9,134
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Hemisphere

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GMe90 View Post
I love roadsters and can't wait to own one. I wonder if the new Z4 will overtake my current favorite 981 Boxster GTS.
I seriously doubt that.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 08:37 AM   #36
dmboone25
Lieutenant General
dmboone25's Avatar
4971
Rep
10,200
Posts

Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2007 E92 328i  [10.00]
2007 328i  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by ORIGIN M. View Post
I seriously doubt that.
Agreed wholeheartedly on that front.
__________________
Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 09:13 AM   #37
Red Bread
Major General
United_States
4462
Rep
9,160
Posts

Drives: Smog machines
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by clbmw View Post
I don't mind what it is... as long as it's not tank heavy and handles as well as a Porsche it'll be a winner. If it doesn't then I'm afraid the roads "will be the same again".
Haha, name a BMW that handles as well as a mid engined Porsche. You can just assume this won't buck the trend.
Appreciate 3
dmboone254970.50
JTO245246.50
clbmw631.00
      07-29-2017, 09:25 AM   #38
-c-
Colonel
-c-'s Avatar
United_States
884
Rep
2,736
Posts

Drives: bmw
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DRTMGRT View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by supra93 View Post

Is that canvas top on the mule a faux top?!?!
Every panel on those camo cars are just fake panels anyhow. You won't know what it looks like till they want you to know.

This video shows why.

Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 09:43 AM   #39
GuidoK
#buildnotbought
GuidoK's Avatar
10473
Rep
4,815
Posts

Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Tinkering in the garage

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by -c- View Post
Every panel on those camo cars are just fake panels anyhow. You won't know what it looks like till they want you to know.

This video shows why.
Looks like a commercial for a VARIS bodykit
__________________
Z4 3.0i | ESS TS2+ supercharger | Quaife ATB LSD | Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear | Schrick FI cams | Schmiedmann headers+cats | Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings | Vibra-technics engine mounts | H&R anti rollbars | KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates | Sachs race engineering clutch | tons of custom sh#t
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 10:06 AM   #40
-c-
Colonel
-c-'s Avatar
United_States
884
Rep
2,736
Posts

Drives: bmw
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GuidoK View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by -c- View Post
Every panel on those camo cars are just fake panels anyhow. You won't know what it looks like till they want you to know.

This video shows why.
Looks like a commercial for a VARIS bodykit
Lol. Yea they basically make fake panels to throw off the prying eyes. We do the same for our vehicles it's pretty much the norm. That's why whenever I see people talking about the bulbous fenders and stuff I just chuckle as I know the design will be completely different.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 10:10 AM   #41
DRTMGRT
Lieutenant
DRTMGRT's Avatar
United_States
329
Rep
503
Posts

Drives: X3M
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: El Paso Texas

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
  [0.00]
  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by -c- View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by DRTMGRT View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by supra93 View Post

Is that canvas top on the mule a faux top?!?!
Every panel on those camo cars are just fake panels anyhow. You won't know what it looks like till they want you to know.

This video shows why.

True, I recall seeing that video before. I'm just really surprised that the canvas top now seems like a ploy. Judging by the teaser pictures it seems it'll not be canvas, or at least not completely canvas at all. Well played.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 10:21 AM   #42
Red Bread
Major General
United_States
4462
Rep
9,160
Posts

Drives: Smog machines
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

First, read the linked article. Nearly everyone in the industry agrees that this is not the Z4 but the M8. Second, it's a show car, not a production car. It could have a Lego roof and that has F all to do with what the actual car delivered to customers is.

To recap, almost certainly not a Z4. Even if it were, the pre production tester has a canvas top, read into that what you will.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 01:38 PM   #43
ORIGIN M.
Banned
3160
Rep
9,134
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Hemisphere

iTrader: (0)

The new Z4 will also have a rag top!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bread View Post
...almost certainly not a Z4. Even if it were, the pre production tester has a canvas top, read into that what you will.
Appreciate 0
      07-29-2017, 01:44 PM   #44
Red Bread
Major General
United_States
4462
Rep
9,160
Posts

Drives: Smog machines
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ORIGIN M. View Post
The new Z4 will also have a rag top!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bread View Post
...almost certainly not a Z4. Even if it were, the pre production tester has a canvas top, read into that what you will.
That's what I'm saying. All good front engined convertibles have a cloth top.

It this show car appears to either have no roof at all, or a kludgy, erector set style roof like the Ferrari 550 Barchetta or a stupid hard panel like the 575 Superamerica. I suspect the folks that are calling this show car the M8 convertible are likely correct.

[img]http://ag-spots-2014.o.auroraobjects...14215354_2.jpg[/img]

[img]https://www.supercars.net/blog/wp-co...rAmerica31.jpg[/img]
Appreciate 0
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:17 AM.




bmw
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST