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      06-06-2020, 09:58 AM   #1
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BMW Nomenclature - Z

M = Motorsport
What does Z = ?
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M = Motorsport
What does Z = ?
zukunft

The Z stands for zukunft (German for future), and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z
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zukunft

The Z stands for zukunft (German for future), and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z
Fast answer! I'd read this but choose to also wonder about zweisitziger (German for 2 seater).

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Fast answer! I'd read this but choose to also wonder about zweisitziger (German for 2 seater).
Z9 was not a two-seater.
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Z9 was not a two-seater.
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