Is the V8 going in the Z4?
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As things look now, the Z4 line won't be redesigned until early next decade. Changes should be minimal until then, though one or two engine swaps are possible. These would involve the 300-hp twin-turbo 6-cyl from the 3-Series and '08-model 5-Series passenger cars, and/or the new 4.0-liter V8 from the redesigned 2008 M3 performance models. Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, sources say BMW is readying a larger sports car for launch in 2009, perhaps as a 2010 model in the U.S. This so-called "Z9" is a spiritual successor to the retro-look turn-of-millenium Z8, but will have contemporary-BMW styling. No word yet on engines, but one or more are possible, all borrowed from existing BMWs. These include a 300-hp twin-turbo six, the 4.0-liter V8 from the upcoming new M3, and the 500-hp V10 from the M5 sedan and M6 coupe and convertible. There's also talk of a 600-hp V12. Pricing is anybody's guess, but the "Z9" should start well below the Z8's $130,000 level. Still, BMW will be gunning for the new Audi R8 and other big-buck "exotics," plus expected newcomers like a redesigned Acura RSX and a high-power Lexus sports car.
also spie shots from that new Z4 or the new Z9
http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2008/02/07/wordt-di...
nice
GTRene
As things look now, the Z4 line won't be redesigned until early next decade. Changes should be minimal until then, though one or two engine swaps are possible. These would involve the 300-hp twin-turbo 6-cyl from the 3-Series and '08-model 5-Series passenger cars, and/or the new 4.0-liter V8 from the redesigned 2008 M3 performance models. Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, sources say BMW is readying a larger sports car for launch in 2009, perhaps as a 2010 model in the U.S. This so-called "Z9" is a spiritual successor to the retro-look turn-of-millenium Z8, but will have contemporary-BMW styling. No word yet on engines, but one or more are possible, all borrowed from existing BMWs. These include a 300-hp twin-turbo six, the 4.0-liter V8 from the upcoming new M3, and the 500-hp V10 from the M5 sedan and M6 coupe and convertible. There's also talk of a 600-hp V12. Pricing is anybody's guess, but the "Z9" should start well below the Z8's $130,000 level. Still, BMW will be gunning for the new Audi R8 and other big-buck "exotics," plus expected newcomers like a redesigned Acura RSX and a high-power Lexus sports car.
also spie shots from that new Z4 or the new Z9
http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2008/02/07/wordt-di...
nice
GTRene
It would be great to see a last of the line special edition Z4 with the new M3 engine in it.
If not im sure Hartge will do it if they havent already.
How much of the 3.0 engine in the Z4 is shared with the 335 twin turbo? I imagine if you really wanted to you could convert it - nicely tuned should make 400bhp.
If not im sure Hartge will do it if they havent already.
How much of the 3.0 engine in the Z4 is shared with the 335 twin turbo? I imagine if you really wanted to you could convert it - nicely tuned should make 400bhp.
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