'09 Z4 Article/Pics

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) . It does get an optional twin-clutch transmission and the N54 TT though.

Article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...4roadster.html

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

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!

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!

Originally Posted by 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!

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

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Originally Posted by greyish

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

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Giggity giggity! (this board needs a Quagmire smily)

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.