New Z4 revealed at last!

Tengocity · 08-23-2018, 01:04 PM

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...-boxster-rival

Not quite as sexy looking as the concepts, but not bad.

The technical stuff sounds very good though: stiffer than the M4, double wishbone suspension, less than 1500kg, LSD, and future M variant using M2 competition pack engine...

sspade · 08-23-2018, 01:18 PM

Awesome. Cant wait to hear a reputable drivers comparion review between the Z4 and 718.

I rrreally like the new 718 and in base configuration, isnt that far out of reach for a lot of people looking for a pure sports car.

Tengocity · 08-23-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Awesome. Cant wait to hear a reputable drivers comparion review between the Z4 and 718.

I rrreally like the new 718 and in base configuration, isnt that far out of reach for a lot of people looking for a pure sports car.

I test drove the 718S a couple of months ago. Handles great, but the engine robs it of character and soul, for a car that expensive. The BMW 40i engine sounds immense in comparison, so if it's good dynamically, even if not quite as good as the Boxster, then the engine would swing it for me.

TouringPleb · 08-23-2018, 01:29 PM

I rather like it.

NotGotABimmer23 · 08-23-2018, 01:59 PM

So much for the 385bhp we have been hearing. If this z4 m40i is 335bhp why should be think the m340i will be any different?

Edit: other sources quoting 382bhp, which is it?!

sahajesh · 08-23-2018, 02:14 PM

Cue people saying "Yeah but why doesn't BMW offer a 911 competitor"

Oh and they will say "Why no MT

"

JustChris · 08-23-2018, 02:31 PM

Full launch at Pebble Beach and @Lorcan on holiday there makes front page!!

Live Looks From Pebble Beach: New BMW Z4 and M850i Coupe https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1528604

teaston · 08-23-2018, 02:49 PM

This is a really strange one, the front end from straight on or even from an angle at low level looks like a Fiat 124! But from higher up, i.e. the angle you’d always see it when standing or in another vehicle, it looks bloody fantastic! I think because you then see how the headlights extend rearwards.

Side and rear looks bloody fantastic from any angle though!

JustChris · 08-23-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

This is a really strange one, the front end from straight on or even from an angle at low level looks like a Fiat 124! But from higher up, i.e. the angle you’d always see it when standing or in another vehicle, it looks bloody fantastic! I think because you then see how the headlights extend rearwards.

Side and rear looks bloody fantastic from any angle though!

Agreed on the Fiat look. I also never thought that grill would come through or a hood cut line making a comeback on a G series!

teaston · 08-23-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Agreed on the Fiat look. I also never thought that grill would come through or a hood cut line making a comeback on a G series!

And the grilles aren’t joined!

chris-c · 08-23-2018, 03:12 PM

Ah so it's got the B58 in the mid spec one that's coming first. Makes sense. Then bring out a budget one then a performance one. The early adopters will probably swap out to the performance one too.

Kinda rings true with the whole "supra b58" theory.

Mr Burt · 08-23-2018, 03:44 PM

Interior looks good. I take it most of that design will be on the G20 which is promising.

Daftasabrush · 08-23-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kylemacca01

So much for the 385bhp we have been hearing. If this z4 m40i is 335bhp why should be think the m340i will be any different?

Edit: other sources quoting 382bhp, which is it?!

WLTP seems to be hammering the performance in Europe. Europe will get 335, rest of world 385.

Daftasabrush · 08-23-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Burt

Interior looks good. I take it most of that design will be on the G20 which is promising.

Apart from the lack of knobs! What's with all the buttons? Buttons for temp changes, buttons for headlights, why?

Watsey · 08-23-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

This is a really strange one, the front end from straight on or even from an angle at low level looks like a Fiat 124! But from higher up, i.e. the angle you’d always see it when standing or in another vehicle, it looks bloody fantastic! I think because you then see how the headlights extend rearwards.

Side and rear looks bloody fantastic from any angle though!

My thoughts exactly.

Having a six cylinder engine would be a huge differentiator if I was in the market for a 2-seater. The 718 may have the handling but I wouldn't pay that sort of money for a 4-pot; may as well get an MX-5.

ipilcher · 08-23-2018, 04:55 PM

How about some pictures with decent lighting, so we can actually see the damn thing?

XAlp · 08-23-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

How about some pictures with decent lighting, so we can actually see the damn thing?

Studio images on CarBuzz

insanecoder · 08-23-2018, 06:04 PM

Good God I hope the G20 doesn't adopt these diagonal headlights..
tho really surprised the Siamese conjoined grille isn't showing up here

teaston · 08-23-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

How about some pictures with decent lighting, so we can actually see the damn thing?

Plenty of pics here:

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1528493

Edinburra · 08-24-2018, 01:47 AM

Yes, looking good. Very tempting

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-24-2018, 01:57 AM

Still waiting for Toyota to put theirs on the table.

Although they are one short at the moment.

I believe Toyota will be better than BMW with the shared platform venture.

RobUK · 08-24-2018, 01:58 AM

I was hoping for something a bit 'wow' but it's not doing it for me. Perhaps it'll look better in the flesh? Those black air scoops below the grille look a bit stuck on to be honest. Without those the front would be a lot cleaner.

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