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Beefmeister said:
Quite clearly designed, built and set-up for the US market.
Shame, especially as there won't be an M-version.
I think the Alpina version could be quite special though...
I totally agree.Shame, especially as there won't be an M-version.
I think the Alpina version could be quite special though...
They could also move that door handle to fall in with the v shape in the door. As it is, it looks stuck on as an after thought.
num2uk said:
Article said:
the new 35i weighs 270kg more than its predecessor at 1580kg.
That's heavy! That's as much as two Elises.
I understand they are going for more of a GT car but 1580kg for a two seater of that size is ridiculous
Im a big fan of the old Z4 but i think this one is pretty sweet and as others have said will look better in dark colour. Whoever posted the pic of the Z4MC with csl wheels as a comparison isnt giving the new car a chance in my eyes, as he posted a picture of the old car in its definitive spec whereas the new one is in slipper biege....
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
As for the new one I quite like the side profile, not too sure on the rest it looks a bit too toned down but the interior looks very nice
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/product/con...
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/pop-ups/sou...
Problem with these Concept's that have large engines is that this doesn't necessarily mean a Production car can be made - BMW need to ensure the larger engine's don't negatively affect crumple zones etc and fail safety tests.
FirstKnight said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/product/con...
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/pop-ups/sou...
Problem with these Concept's that have large engines is that this doesn't necessarily mean a Production car can be made - BMW need to ensure the larger engine's don't negatively affect crumple zones etc and fail safety tests.
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