3rd gen G29 BMW Z4 (2019-202X)

[XtremeMaC]

Dyno Test Reveals the 2020 BMW Z4 Has a Lot More Torque Than BMW Claims
https://jalopnik.com/dyno-test-reveals-the-2020-bmw-z4-has-a-lot-more-torque-1835649742

The 2020 BMW Z4 Is More Than Just a Side Note To the New Toyota Supra
https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-bmw-z4-is-more-than-just-a-side-note-to-the-ne-1832768725

No surprises there.

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[XtremeMaC]

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/06/24/dahler-bmw-z4-m40i-gets-power-bump-in-stage-2-up-to-435-hp/

Swiss tuner Dahler was one of the first to launch a tuning package for the remarkable BMW Z4 M40i. They have a suite of choices for all models, not just the M Performance choice, but that’s the one that stands out the most because it’s also the most desirable choice. The first kit Dahler launched offered a rather decent bump in power, up to about 400 HP. That took the Z4 dangerously close to the M2 Competition, a car some people are pondering over the roadster.

Well, for those interested in a Z4 M40i, the news continue. The Swiss tuner unveiled a Stage 2 upgrade this week, with even more power, of course. According to them, the more hardcore choice will get you 435 HP and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) of torque. Those are BMW M2 Competition trampling numbers and quite an upgrade compared to the stock car. Remember, they are located in Switzerland and thus have access solely to the European version of the car.

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[supraboi]

 

[vb22]

New BMW Z4 M40i Unleashes Its True Potential Courtesy Of G-Power

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/06/new-bmw-z4-m40i-unleashes-its-true-potential-courtesy-of-g-power/

 

[gymratter]

 

[The Lurker]

When BMW killed the 3-Series Gran Turismo, it didn’t cause much of a response other than “They still built that?” However, a new report says the company could axe a number of models which are near and dear to the hearts of enthusiasts.

According to Automobile Magazine, the company is planning to eliminate a number of convertibles including the 2-Series, 8-Series and recently launched Z4. They apparently won’t be killed overnight, but rather not redesigned when their current life cycle comes to an end.

Those aren’t the only models headed to the automotive graveyard as the 8-Series Coupe is also expected to die. The 8-Series Gran Coupe, on the other hand, could live.

The standard-wheelbase 7-Series is also said to be living on borrowed time and that doesn’t seem too surprising as most sales come from the long-wheelbase variant. In fact, BMW doesn’t even offer the standard-wheelbase model in the United States.

If that wasn’t enough, the 6-Series Gran Turismo could get date with the undertaker in 2024. The X2 is also rumored to be flirting with disaster, despite being relatively popular in Europe where 36,484 units were sold last year. That number isn’t terrible, but it pales in comparison to the 111,496 X1s that were sold on the continent in 2018.

While a lot of models could eventually be phased out, there a handful of new products in the pipeline. Key among them is an “emphatically sporty crossover” crossover called the X8.

Unlike the X4 and X6, the model won’t be a coupe-ified version on the X7. Instead, it will reportedly be more unique and offered exclusively in M Performance and M guise. The model is also slated to offer an M Power plug-in hybrid system that features a 60 kWh battery and an electric motor with 168 hp (125 kW / 170 PS) and 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) of torque.

The company is also working on a new of plug-in hybrid and electric models including the iX3, i4 and iNext – to name a few.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/07/bmw-could-kill-some-of-their-most-exciting-models/

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1124299_bmw-z4-might-not-get-a-repeat

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/bmw-has-reportedly-already-decided-not-to-replace-the-new-z4/

So what would this mean for the Supra?

 

[Bryster]

I'm not surprised, with BMW leaving WEC and focusing on Formula E they had to nix em in favor of more electric cars
The Z4 was given a second chance thanks to Tada San, BMW always wanted to kill it because it doesn't fit in with the current lineup. The Z4 has been in a state of limbo ever since BMW killed the M6 tbh.
The IX3 will be made in China

 

[johnny_10196]

BMW is probably just mad because no one is giving a crap about their Z4 while the Supra is the one that is getting all the attention.

 

[zakira]

Wonder how much Toyota paid BMW.

 

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So what would this mean for the Supra?

I wonder where Toyota could turn too.

https://www.motor1.com/news/348831/mazda-inline-six-new-platform-confirmed/

 

[The Lurker]

I wonder where Toyota could turn too.

https://www.motor1.com/news/348831/mazda-inline-six-new-platform-confirmed/

What if Toyota is helping Mazda out on the inline 6 R&D by supplying the new Supras to them? Something I thought since they're partnered with Mazda too

 

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What if Toyota is helping Mazda out on the inline 6 R&D by supplying the new Supras to them? Something I thought since they're partnered with Mazda too

I wouldn't be surprised if the A100 shared a chassis with something like..

 

[johnny_10196]

If this did happen at least it wouldn't be the 1st time we got a rebadge Mazda.

 

[A70TTR]

Toyota as a company is actually pretty close with Mazda. There is of course the corporate stuff, but a lot of our folks hang out with their people and vice versa. Akio has actually put Mazda stuff on Gazoo media channels previously as a result of this.

I personally love Mazda as a company, so I'd be down for more collaboration

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