BMW's Big Reveal - Z4 Concept

[Lee]

Holding our breath for the big announcement on Thursday.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/15/upcoming-bmw-z4-concept/

 

[Paul Rice]

It looks expensive!

 

[David]

Definitely paying tribute to the E85 lines there on the sides.

 

[5harp3y]

Interested to see the supra version too

 

[DavidM]

It looks good!

 

[GazHyde]

There are deep body creases, a long bonnet and deep, aggressive bumpers. Some of the more extreme styling details on this concept will be toned down for the final production model – the wing mirrors will be larger and the buttresses behind the headrests will probably be swapped out for a more conventional cover for the folding fabric roof. The signature BMW kidney grilles are large, but may have less chrome and could be smaller to fit a registration plate beneath.

With a timer on the steering wheel, different driving modes and an uncluttered cockpit, the new Z4 wears its sporty credentials on its sleeve. Most Z4s will be rear-wheel drive for agile handling but all-wheel-drive versions could follow later in the car’s life to offer better all-weather grip. We expect that both eight-speed automatic and a six-speed manual gearboxes will be offered.

The engines are likely to be lifted from BMW’s current range – that could mean a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol, a 3.0-litre straight-six and possibly a diesel option – although recent stigma around diesels means a petrol-hybrid option is more likely. The company could launch a high-performance Z4 M model later on, possibly borrowing engines from the M2 or M3.

 

[andyglym]

Yup, nice and aggressive looking car, be interesting to see how much of those lines make it to the production line.

 

[Mnbrennan]

I'll take the M thanks...

 

[Ianmc]

Toooooo big.

 

[Redline]

I'll have two...
Interesting design. Not sure how much will make the final design.
The front air dam I expect will be raised a little and those massive air scoops toned down too.
We know it's a soft-top so does the rear panel behind the seats hide the top when it's down?

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

The concept car looks way to big to me, I wonder what the real one will look like in the flesh.

Mike

 

[t-tony]

Now show us the base model !

Tony.

 

[mwpe]

I will stick with the Z3 thanks.

 

[t-tony]

Here's what Motoring Research has to say on MSN/Cars today.

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/...ed-meet-the-new-2018-z4/ar-AAqfK8P?li=BBoPJKX

Tony.

 

[Redline]

Found this render of a coupe version.
Not official but it doesn't half look good.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/18/bmw-z4-concept-rendered-coupe-looks-stunning/

 

[t-tony]

The Toyota version is going to be a tin top, if it looks half that good it will sell in numbers Ian. I like that, a lot.

Tony.

 

[g8jka]

Found this render of a coupe version.

Where's my wallet, that's stunning.

 

[Redline]

Where's my wallet, that's stunning.

One of each

 

[ppavuk]

Well, this defo looks like tribute to E85! on sale next year? perhaps a good gift for my 45 birthday (just 40 now ))

 

[Lazzzydog]

Ruddy awful.