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

[Craigy]

Looks promising, but it looks like it might suffer from a case of the Cadillac bigass.

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[EMTer]

It is not bad overall but the front end looks way too busy, like a face in agony lol.

 

[Craigy]

It is not bad overall but the front end looks way too busy, like a face in agony lol.

Yeah face wise, if the lights are the eyes, and the grilles are the nose, then that hood is Peyton Manning's forehead.

 

[Hank Lee]

comparison with FT1

 

[Big George]

Agreed and I think the buzz on the BMW forums is that the M2 concept will be at Geneva so no way they steal that thing's thunder with a Z3/Z5 concept.

What exactly will the BMW concept tell us more about the Supra though, if anything?

Maybe they will mention it being modular and supporting what kind of dimensions. Also some info on materials I would expect.

 

[Supra93]

In a rather interesting new post, usual whistleblower Scott26 who seems to be well tapped into the BMW headquarters in Munich, posted a new rendering that, he claims, looks really close to the production version an upcoming 'Z6' model that is basically a coupe version of the Z5 Roadster.

That’s right, BMW is working on a new range of Z models that would allow customers to have a wider choice in between them and get a car that fits their needs better. Considering the recent offensive in all sorts of new niches and segments the Germans have gone through, such a move would make sense, especially since the Z4 is a badly overlooked car.

The new Zs will be using the platform developed in conjunction with Toyota, that will be making its future Supra model on it as well, bringing a rather exciting end to a partnership that expanded over a quite generous amount of time.

There are a number of directions in which BMW is rumored to go in the near future. We already saw a 2 Series mule out testing a Z3 platform underneath it, one that showed a smaller wheelbase and a lower roof of what we think will be a new, smaller model in the range.

Basically, the Bavarians will offer both a Z5 and Z3 but they will keep in touch with the recent naming scheme employed. That means these two will be convertible models while the Z2 and Z6 will be coupes that are supposed to be lighter on their feet and, therefore, even better to drive.

In their construction, BMW will be using all their latest technologies, including CFRP by the handful and other lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium. The engines will be part of the B family, ranging from 3-cylinder 1.5-liter ones to 3-liter 6-cylinder inline turbocharged plants that are capable of well over 400 HP.

That bring us to the rumor that the Coupe version of the Z5 could be aiming more directly at Porsche, looking to take on the legendary company that is still heralded as a reference point in handling and driving feel. With a weight of under 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) and around 500 HP we could see this rumored model (if the M division steps in as well, of course) as a really interesting choice.

Furthermore, considering that Toyota has some hybrid know-how to offer, we could envision a future in which the Z5 and Z6 and whatever other new car BMW wants to offer under the Z moniker use both petrol and electric motors.

In this case, the approach would be different, going for a smaller internal combustion engine (1.5- or 2-liter) that would be synchronized to an electric motor with the total power output being closer to what a 3-liter unit would be capable of. Of course, this would have considerably lower CO2 emissions and better mpg all around.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-z5-rendered-looks-close-to-the-real-deal-92637.html#

 

[Hank Lee]

Side shoot comparison.

 

[Scino]

BMW Mustang?

 

[Supraman]

Wouldn't be surprised if they have the real concept at the Geneva show tomorrow.

 

[Craigy]

We'll see!!

Looks interesting.

Biggest question though... if that's supposed to be the Z6 or Z5 why does it say "Z4" on the back? I must have missed something.

 

[gymratter]

this is what that "insider" had to say on the matter. IMO, if this is an official render from BMW, it could have been a very early sketch before the "Z5" name was chosen.

More info added 9/11/14:

The Z4 becomes the Z5 and will share with a Toyota as will a Z3 Both are RWD.
The engineering schematics for the Carbon intensive architecture is impressive. You are going to see so much for so little with the combined force of BMW and Toyota using all their resources available.

BMW wants to re-invent its Z series sports cars and make them as cutting edge and influential as the BMWi models by visual appearance and state of the art engineering to highlight a new BMW philosophy for sports cars.

Vision ConnectedDrive and 328 Homage concepts are the template for the visuals. Plans also include a slightly massaged three cylinder entirely unique and exclusive in the Z3 Mille Miglia mimicking the classic 328 to provide excellent dynamics using lightweight materials.

But since Toyota are using the joint architecture for a next gen GT86 based Sedan, its one idea under discussion in Munich, essentially a four dr Z model and potentially an SAV Z model. Nothing has come to light yet but it is a niche that BMW are investigating.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1028625

 

[Craigy]

Yeah that makes sense.

It'll be interesting to see where it fits in, especially if it's another car along the lines of the AMG-GT.

 

[gymratter]

so far theres nothing at Geneva

 

[500strong]

I wonder if this is the real deal? The side profile looks very similar to FT1.

 

[Craigy]

Do they show new stuff on day 2?

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