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Old 10-04-2017, 09:28 AM   #757
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Looks like a beefier Mazda/Miata to me - I.e. Not good!
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BMW working on two different versions of G29 BMW Z4 M40i

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The top model of the upcoming BMW Z4 lineup might be offered in two configurations. The 2018 BMW Z4 M40i – codename G29 – is currently being tested with two engine configurations. The B58M1 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine is under the hood of one Z4 M40i making 335 horsepower. A second engine – B5801 – with the same displacement is being used in a second M40i with a total output of 385 horsepower.

At first glance, the different in power output seems to depend on the emissions standards – the higher power version is being built for the countries without EU emissions regulations, including the US. The move will be quite unusual for BMW which historically has tried to be consistent across different markets, with a few changes, especially related to diesel engines.

Furthermore, it is not also the first time that BMW is testing different engine configurations before settling on the production unit, so at this time, we can’t state with certitude that the Z4 M40i will be offered with two different power options.

We’ve also learned a while back that there won’t be a new Z4 M, so that rules out the possibility of a higher power output being used in the M model.

But if we were to bet on something it would be a Competition Package being offered for the Z4 M40i which will explain the additional horsepower and likely more torque.

What we do know for sure is that the Z4 will be powered by four and six-cylinder engines. The base model is the Z4 sDrive20i, powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder unit rated at 194 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The sDrive30i features the same engine with 248 hp and 258 lb-ft.
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Good god....it looks like a friggin Buick. Even disguised you can see the lines aren’t sleek enough, sexy enough, fast enough. DON’T DO IT TOYOTA !
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You hit it.....

Miata on steroids.
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Update 1: So we may not have gotten a Supra, but all was not lost! We were lucky enough to get up close and personal with the BMW Z4 concept, and while it is just a concept, it did allow us to get a feel for the platform and it's general proportions.



So the show was an absolute madhouse, with the world's press swarming every car, and the constant click and clack of a thousand DSLR shutters going off constantly. This isn't my first press event, but it was certainly the biggest. Luckily we got to the Z4 without too much trouble and were able to get relatively close up to it.



Here you can see how long the hood is. Certainly no SLS AMG, but definitely long for the size of the car. The concept itself appears to be maybe 10-20% bigger than what I believe the actual dimensions to be, so imagine this but just at a smaller scale.



The rear is certainly striking to look at. The lights are definitely impressive and really are the focal point of the rear end.







he wheels are pretty standard-fare BMW. 20s with Michelin Cup 2s, but who knows what we'll get in a production car. Take note of the BMW Hubs in their typical lug-bolt-style, 5x120 pattern. Let's just say that you guys you should get familiar with these... :p



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The interior on this concept is just that, a concept. While definitely cool to look at, you're not gonna see this in any production cars.





The front end is aite, I suppose. I'm not a huge fan, so I'll be really happy to see the Toyota version whenever we are lucky enough to see it.









So that's the Z4! It's no Supra, but definitely still a sight for sore eyes after the (lame) Toyota Briefing this morning. I'll continue to update this thread as I get pictures edited of the various cars of the show. The Mazda Kai Concept was definitely a show favorite!
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Would this be the first car with mis-matched seats??
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Would this be the first car with mis-matched seats??
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The car looks strangely mis-proportioned to me:

Front grill:



VERY wide rear almost looks like a front:

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The car looks strangely mis-proportioned to me
Cuz the wheels have gotten so huge and beltline so high yet the wheelbase remains relatively short. Looks cartoonish.
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One of the designers said the 507 inspired the front. It also has a longer wheelbase than the E89.

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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrPYy6jiedc"]2019 BMW Z4 SPIED TESTING AT THE NÜRBURGRING - YouTube[/ame]
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