BMW says no to making a new Z4M
03-22-2009, 07:32 PM
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BMW has confirmed that it will not build a Z4M, citing the economic downturn and lack of customer demand
Here's the bad news performance car fans - there will be no M version of the new BMW Z4.
However, we can reveal the firm is planning a M Sport package just like that on the 135i which will include a body kit, large alloy wheels, tuned suspension and an M-branded steering wheel.
There is also talk that on the Z4 the upgrade could include an ECU remap to increase the out put of the range-topping car's 3.0-litre twin-turbo by an extra 20hp taking the total to 326hp.
http://www.imotormag.co.uk/news/222270/bmw..._a_new_z4m.html
Here's the bad news performance car fans - there will be no M version of the new BMW Z4.
However, we can reveal the firm is planning a M Sport package just like that on the 135i which will include a body kit, large alloy wheels, tuned suspension and an M-branded steering wheel.
There is also talk that on the Z4 the upgrade could include an ECU remap to increase the out put of the range-topping car's 3.0-litre twin-turbo by an extra 20hp taking the total to 326hp.
http://www.imotormag.co.uk/news/222270/bmw..._a_new_z4m.html
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Ahh, so there is a market and money to develop M versions of X5 and X6 trucks, but not Z4M? Bullshit. Cancel the damn M trucks and build a proper M-sportscar.
03-26-2009, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='827205' date='Mar 26 2009, 04:27 PM
Ahh, so there is a market and money to develop M versions of X5 and X6 trucks, but not Z4M? Bullshit. Cancel the damn M trucks and build a proper M-sportscar.
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='827205' date='Mar 26 2009, 08:27 AM
Ahh, so there is a market and money to develop M versions of X5 and X6 trucks, but not Z4M? Bullshit. Cancel the damn M trucks and build a proper M-sportscar.
03-26-2009, 04:52 PM
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Probably cause the new Z4 looks like crap. Today on my way home I saw a Z3 going the other way and looking at it drive past, I could not help thinking its so much better looking than the Z4. This newer one is more horrible. I would never want to be seen in one.!!!
The new z4 invokes about the same reaction as this car, for me...
Taken from here .. Linky
cheers
The new z4 invokes about the same reaction as this car, for me...
Taken from here .. Linky
cheers
03-26-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='827660' date='Mar 27 2009, 08:52 AM
Let try and put all of BMW design on to 1 car
03-26-2009, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='827205' date='Mar 26 2009, 08:27 AM
Ahh, so there is a market and money to develop M versions of X5 and X6 trucks, but not Z4M? Bullshit. Cancel the damn M trucks and build a proper M-sportscar.
BMW does not realize what they are doing. Long time BMW enthusiasts are getting REALLY pissed off.
03-26-2009, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='827980' date='Mar 27 2009, 02:17 PM
Long time BMW enthusiasts are getting REALLY pissed off.
03-27-2009, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='827980' date='Mar 27 2009, 07:17 AM
BMW does not realize what they are doing. Long time BMW enthusiasts are getting REALLY pissed off.
