2019 BMW Z4 G29 leaked!!

cavargas · 08-13-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigT

I said it earlier and my fears seem to be confirmed.
They ruined the concept idea of the front design.

When I first saw the concept, the front reminded my on modern airplane front design like on this fighter:

I tried to adapt the distorted leak image (typical smartphone wide angle lens shot) and to find the lines on both cars.

And I really don't get it

Is this due to the importance of the Asian market were wonky shapes (in western eyes) are obviously preferred over the clear elegance as we like it here?

Still hope it looks somehow crisp in nature...

+1 Totally agree

cavargas · 08-13-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by M3JHWK

Finally someone said it, thank you. They take design cues from the concept, often nothing more. Of course there are exceptions such as the E60 M5 concept, for instance, which was essentially a production ready example of a concept. I'm sure they'd want to give us a car that mirrored the concept's looks if they could but, as previously stated, this just simply isn't possible on many fronts. Blame the government agencies that dictate such matters.
As far as how the production model looks, I like it for the most part. Not an overly gorgeous thing but I'll reserve proper judgment for when more photos appear, in different colors.

There's nothing in the concept's design that can't be tweaked to meet regulations and still keep pretty much the same design/look. Basically the angle and height of the hood to meet pedestrian regulations but there's no excuse for ending up with different headlights, bumper, etc...

Frosty · 08-13-2018, 11:43 AM

I like that the gill kidneys are separated...

$hah$ · 08-13-2018, 12:12 PM

Feelin' the concept over this.

dmboone25 · 08-13-2018, 12:46 PM

Not a fan of the front.

Falafel Combo · 08-13-2018, 12:49 PM

WTF??? Nothing like the concept! It looks so dopey!!

Falafel Combo · 08-13-2018, 12:56 PM

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///M TOWN · 08-13-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Is that a Miata or an SLK?

Neither

You need some new glasses bro

Roby_Croatia · 08-13-2018, 01:31 PM

This new Toyota Supra is awsome

P1 · 08-13-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eDrive

Neither

You need some new glasses bro

I hope this helps!

Germanauto · 08-13-2018, 02:42 PM

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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...

Dude when I made my original post only the front photo had been released. There wasn't even a comparative front photo of the concept. Based on that eye test you would have said the same.

OP later added side and rear photos with comparable views of the concept.

Louv · 08-13-2018, 02:50 PM

At least it has the same number of wheels as the concept. Probably. Hopefully. Maybe.

///M TOWN · 08-13-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Originally Posted by eDrive

Neither

You need some new glasses bro

I hope this helps!

[IMG]https://www.supramkv.com/attachments/z13-jpg.8447/[/IMG]

[IMG]https://cdn.dealerdna.com/landingpag...-slk-class.jpg[/IMG]

Seeing Red eh?

The form-language clearly is nothing like the other.

JRobUSC · 08-13-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I hope this helps!

Was that supposed to help reinforce that the Z4 and SLK look similar, or dissimilar? Other than them both being red two seater convertibles, they look nothing alike.

///M TOWN · 08-13-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JRobUSC

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Originally Posted by P1et

I hope this helps!

[IMG]https://www.supramkv.com/attachments/z13-jpg.8447/[/IMG]

[IMG]https://cdn.dealerdna.com/landingpag...-slk-class.jpg[/IMG]

Was that supposed to help reinforce that the Z4 and SLK look similar, or dissimilar? Other than them both being red two seater convertibles, they look nothing alike.

He needs new glasses

P1 · 08-13-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JRobUSC

Was that supposed to help reinforce that the Z4 and SLK look similar, or dissimilar? Other than them both being red two seater convertibles, they look nothing alike.

Do you think it looks more like a Miata or like an SLK?

P1 · 08-13-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eDrive

Seeing Red eh?

The form-language clearly is nothing like the other.

What is that picture of? A future convertible BMW is coming out with?

BMWsince2005 · 08-13-2018, 03:47 PM

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evanevery · 08-13-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Dude when I made my original post only the front photo had been released. There wasn't even a comparative front photo of the concept. Based on that eye test you would have said the same.

OP later added side and rear photos with comparable views of the concept.

So, because you didn't have photo reference(s), you were right?

///M TOWN · 08-13-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Quote:

Originally Posted by eDrive

Seeing Red eh?

The form-language clearly is nothing like the other.

What is that picture of? A future convertible BMW is coming out with?

Vision Concept from several years back

The Z4 has many design cues from it

JRobUSC · 08-13-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Do you think it looks more like a Miata or like an SLK?

neither. If I had to pick what it looks like, it looks 80% like the Z4 Concept mixed with 20% Fiat 124 Spyder.

Germanauto · 08-13-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by evanevery

So, because you didn't have photo reference(s), you were right?

Yes exactly that.

Why are you always so defensive and angry?

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