13.12.2008
More images were leaked yesterday (above) of BMW’s forthcoming new Z4, only to be outdone a few hours later by BMW’s official press images.
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“Have BMW finally built a sports car with the widespread appeal of the Boxster?”
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18 Comments
oily
December 14, 2008That new nose reminds me of the Fisker Karma.. and that’s not an especially good thing.
oily
December 14, 2008That new nose reminds me of the Fisker Karma.. and that’s not an especially good thing.
Mark
December 14, 2008Not too sure on it myself
[pedant mode]It was the Z3 that was in Goldeneye, the Z4 didn’t come about until 2002
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Mark
December 14, 2008Not too sure on it myself
[pedant mode]It was the Z3 that was in Goldeneye, the Z4 didn’t come about until 2002
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Steve
December 14, 2008Mark, you’re quite right, both the Z8 and Z3 appeared in Bond movies whereas the Z4 was used in BMW’s short film ‘The Hire’ driven by Clive Owen.
I reckon Owen would have made a much better Bond than Pierce Brosnan, so maybe my deliberate error was just wishful thinking.
This new Z4 was first scooped on the film set of a new Michael Douglas movie, so I wonder if it’s a sign that the Z4 is now aimed more at the ‘older generation’..
Steve
December 14, 2008Mark, you’re quite right, both the Z8 and Z3 appeared in Bond movies whereas the Z4 was used in BMW’s short film ‘The Hire’ driven by Clive Owen.
I reckon Owen would have made a much better Bond than Pierce Brosnan, so maybe my deliberate error was just wishful thinking.
This new Z4 was first scooped on the film set of a new Michael Douglas movie, so I wonder if it’s a sign that the Z4 is now aimed more at the ‘older generation’..
Supercrosser
December 14, 2008Hardtop, hum?!
Sounds like the car will become substantially heavier than the old one. The 3 series also has gained a lot of weight going from soft to hardtop….
So i doubt it handles as good as a 987.
Supercrosser
December 14, 2008Hardtop, hum?!
Sounds like the car will become substantially heavier than the old one. The 3 series also has gained a lot of weight going from soft to hardtop….
So i doubt it handles as good as a 987.
Daytonafan
December 14, 2008Surprisingly I actually quite like it, looks a lot more muscular than the old one.
Daytonafan
December 14, 2008Surprisingly I actually quite like it, looks a lot more muscular than the old one.
Adrian
December 15, 2008Why do all modern car designs make large wheels look so small. I bet it has at least 18″ wheels and yet they look lost in the design at the rear.
Adrian
December 15, 2008Why do all modern car designs make large wheels look so small. I bet it has at least 18″ wheels and yet they look lost in the design at the rear.
CyberBilly
December 15, 2008I like the shape better than the old Z4……… but to be honest that is damning with faint praise!
CyberBilly
December 15, 2008I like the shape better than the old Z4……… but to be honest that is damning with faint praise!
Richard - DR
December 15, 2008I suspect we’d VERY enthusiastic if it had four stubby tailpipes and a 4.0 litre V8…
Richard - DR
December 15, 2008I suspect we’d VERY enthusiastic if it had four stubby tailpipes and a 4.0 litre V8…
Danny I
December 17, 2008it looks ok, will probably drive moderately well, and does anyone else think that the interior looks great? However, this or a 370z…my money goes on the Nissan every time.
Danny I
December 17, 2008it looks ok, will probably drive moderately well, and does anyone else think that the interior looks great? However, this or a 370z…my money goes on the Nissan every time.