'09 Z4 Article/Pics

[kevalent]

Not sure if anyone's seen this from Edmunds yet but there's quite a few pics and some info. Looks like the new Z4 is going to be 221 - 364 lbs heavier than the current model and from the pics there is virtually no trunk space with the top down (maybe enough for a small duffle-bag) :thumbdwn:. It does get an optional twin-clutch transmission and the N54 TT though.

Article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/detroit/2009/2009bmwz4roadster.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/detroit/2009/2009bmwz4roadster.09bmwz412.img.jpg

[blairrm]

PLease see the sticky at the top - Z4 2009 posts have their own forum...

[kevalent]

Ah, for some reason I never noticed that sub-forum before, guess I just like the earlier models better...haha. Mods please move this thread into the 09+ Z4 forum. Thx!

[reidconti]

If it's that much heavier it seems clear BMW knows it's going into cruiser territory and they'll likely introduce a Z2.. can't wait! :)

[greyish]

If it's that much heavier it seems clear BMW knows it's going into cruiser territory and they'll likely introduce a Z2.. can't wait! :)


I like your thinking.. while we're at it, let's suppose a Z2 coupe for maximum happiness. :beerchug:

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[reidconti]

I like your thinking.. while we're at it, let's suppose a Z2 coupe for maximum happiness. :beerchug:

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Giggity giggity! (this board needs a Quagmire smily)

[westwest888]

Is it the case that the 255hp version will be about the same weight as the outgoing model? I think it's better to compare apples to apples. Adding the two turbos, the heavier engine block, the intercooler and fluid, the additional exhaust piping is 150 pounds, IIRC.

EDIT: I should have RTFM.

An sDrive30i with a manual transmission is 221 pounds heavier than its 2008 counterpart while the sDrive35i with a manual is up 364 pounds over its predecessor.