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2008 BMW Z0 Concept Design by Andrei Avarvarii
Designed by Romanian fresh industrial design graduates Andrei Avarvarii (exterior design) and Adrian Vasiliu (interior design) the BMW Z0 project is a sports car for the next decade.

The fuel-challenged years ahead are a real threat to the traditional driver’s machine. However we think that, by going back to the roots of the automobile, we were able to create a smart, efficient and environment friendly sports car.

For many years the key to performance was the power to weight ratio and not just power. Manufacturers these days seem to have forgotten that and got absorbed in an absurd competition for power.

The Z0 is the proof that less can be better. As the name suggests the car is intended as the smallest sports car produced by BMW. The “0” number signifies that the vehicle is reduced to the essence and it has zero harmful emissions.

The small 1.6 liter turbo hydrogen engine and the 450 kg kerb weight ensure top performance in an affordable package. Modern, yet nostalgic the Z0 is a tribute to the cars designed for the lucky person behind the wheel. The open cockpit offers unfiltered driving pleasure similar to the competition cars.

SPECS:

• Body: CFRP chassis with GRP and aluminum body parts
• Powertrain Layout: FR
• Estimated kerb weight: 450 kg (992 lbs)
• Length: 4384 mm (172.5 in)
• Width: 1990 mm (78.3 in)
• Heigth: 1130 mm (44.5 in)
• Wheelbase: 2631 mm (103.5)
• Wheel track: 1730 mm (68.1)
• Engine: Hydrogen fueled 1.6 liter DOHC turbo L4
• Power: 200 bhp @ 8000 rpm
• Torque 220 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm
• Transmission: 6+1 MT
• Suspension: McPherson (front), Multilink (rear)
• Brakes: 350 mm (13.7 in) drilled discs (front), 300 mm (11.8 in) drilled discs (rear)
• Tires: 255/50 ZR19
• 0-100 kmh (0-60 mph): 4s
• Top speed: 220 kmh (136 mph)

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2008 BMW Z0 Concept Design by Andrei Avarvarii



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HSCenterconsoleHSCenterconsole - 7/2/2008 1:00:57 PM
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This looks like a cross between a tractor and a WWII Willys Jeep.

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w209w114w209w114 - 7/2/2008 4:30:09 PMView My AgentSpace
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You forgot snowplow and locomotive


GTR35GTR35 - 7/2/2008 1:06:24 PMView My AgentSpace
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The numbers look very promising for such a small engine and zero emissions. Lets just hope that the future of the automobile, which will be built around efficiency, does not eliminate performance at all.

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S30GTRS30GTR - 7/2/2008 11:32:52 PM
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you said it 35, performance and efficiency don't go together.


w209w114w209w114 - 7/2/2008 1:09:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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Did they really have to make it THAT ugly?

I was really excited as I was reading about the vehicle specs but after seeing that picture it wouldnt be hard to wonder why many people will quickly lose interest.

Its like that hot chick online who when you meet in person turns out to be fat.

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auto001auto001 - 7/2/2008 2:27:40 PM
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Looks like BMW is going to venture into the farm equipment business. Who said farmers won't look for driving dynamics when shopping for tractors.

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BMW995BMW995 - 7/2/2008 2:31:54 PM
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I think these guys are going to have to go back to design school. It looks like someone took a wrecked Caterham 7, hired a high-school kid to graft some extra sheet metal on the body, and make sure it's completed by 6 PM today!
The general idea is fine, but just hire me to draw a decent exterior on this chassis. I won't even charge much.

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VantageVantage - 7/2/2008 3:21:39 PM
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I think I owned this Lego kit once...

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GambitGambit - 7/2/2008 4:25:52 PM
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I think it's more like a riding mower than a tractor...

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S30GTRS30GTR - 7/2/2008 11:31:26 PM
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looks like a high performance tractor. with this i can do the yard, go to work and hit the track on the weekends. its perfect.

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MaindrianPaceMaindrianPace - 7/3/2008 7:35:29 AM
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Every chump with a rendering package is an Auto Designer now!

Light Weight and economical can be acheived and deliver far better performance numbers than this.


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Agent63Agent63 - 7/3/2008 10:33:23 AMView My AgentSpace
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BMW's were tractor's back in the day? what a good way to bring back heritage. Tractor racing must've been a major sport when Mercedes were already making the Gullwing.

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daytonavioletdaytonaviolet - 7/4/2008 1:41:52 PM
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Lambo started with tractors, but I don't think that BMW did.
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