So are you saying that most of the reviews, articles and Toyota engineers are wrong when they say the engine is 100% bmw and only the ecu has been programmed differently than the Z4? Let’s leave all the suspension stuff out for now.It's far easier to just say wait for the car to be released. I've mentioned most of the stuff that is different or Toyota design (the entire body aside from chassis, the engine which was refined in Japan, the suspension and engine tuning, and more), and yet folks are somehow surprised by the car using BMW components...
Of course it uses BMW components; that was always the plan from day one.
didn't Tada say the media would be like this?So are you saying that most of the reviews, articles and Toyota engineers are wrong when they say the engine is 100% bmw and only the ecu has been programmed differently than the Z4? Let’s leave all the suspension stuff out for now.
Engine, transmission and chassis is 100% bmw, true or false?
Please cite engineers claiming engine is 100% BMWSo are you saying that most of the reviews, articles and Toyota engineers are wrong when they say the engine is 100% bmw and only the ecu has been programmed differently than the Z4? Let’s leave all the suspension stuff out for now.
Engine, transmission and chassis is 100% bmw, true or false?
OHHHHH SNAP!Please cite engineers claiming engine is 100% BMW
The answer I received to that question was that the changes would apply to upcoming BMW models. They didn't specifically mention the Z4 so I just assumed it was included.Does the z4 utilize these refinements in parts as well?
Ah cool. So those refinements were pretty much made to a standard issue B58The answer I received to that question was that the changes would apply to upcoming BMW models. They didn't specifically mention the Z4 so I just assumed it was included.
Do you ever see Toyota killing all ties with BMW and install an in house motor in these cars? Or would killing ties means loosing the chassis as well?To whatever the newer engine is called, be it B58 or otherwise is my assumption. Hopefully we can learn more about what these changes are as time goes on.
For example the race version? Or items such as a rolling chassis with whatever motor you want along with trans options?I don't think it would be feasible or make sense to do so for several reasons, but there are a few interesting items some of my colleagues were discussing that GR has planned for this car after the initial car is released.
I think they would have been much better off bringing these items to market off the bat, but it truly does seem that they want to see money coming in before going forward with them (unfortunate but expected). These things should be mentioned or hinted at here and there as we get closer to release.