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BMW Z4 M not planned for current Z4 lineup , M-sport version coming

007vehispy1 submitted on 3/20/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:04:32 PM

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Those hoping and dreaming of driving an M version of BMW's new roadster the Z4, will for sure be dissapointed.

Accordign to IMotor mag there will be no M version of the hot and new redesigned BMW Z4 roadster.

Just how sporty will the new Z4 get then? Imotor says that BMW is planning an M sport versions which means the same great aerodynamics and look of an M car , minus the thirsty V8. There is also talk of an upgraded ECU for the Z4 which could mean a boost up to 326 hp (just as the new 3 Series has receieved).

To quote the BMW representative exactly:

"Given the current economic crisis there is no business case for a full-on M version of the Z4."

Would the scenario be different say a year ago or two ago? Most likely... Guess you will just have to settle for the note to sixty of the Z4 and the M-sport package.

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BMW Z4 M not planned for current Z4 lineup , M-sport version coming

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Larry

This car and the Z8 are the best looking Z cars, I would buy this Z4, I did not expect the z4 to look this good.

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Posted on 3/20/2009 8:44:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

NannerPus

I aggree 100%! Also, BMW said they had no plans for an M version of the last Z4, too. Since the entire industry seems to look to BMW as the trend maker, they like to keep them guessing.




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Posted on 3/21/2009 12:31:58 PM | | Votes: 2   

DocMarten

So, BMW decides to build a X5M and X6M, but not this.

Is BMW a driving enthusiast company or an truck company?

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Posted on 3/20/2009 9:38:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

iftwb

DocMarten,

Are you putting hate towards BMW again? *sigh*
If I remember correctly, Mercedes-Benz make trucks and buses as well.

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Posted on 3/21/2009 9:52:46 AM | | Votes: 5   

Need4Speed

Damn...I would have to say I agree with you!

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Posted on 3/23/2009 10:32:00 AM | | Votes: 2   

Menok

I really really doubt this...

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Posted on 3/20/2009 9:54:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

EducatedOpinion365

i think since the last z4 M was a failure they arent putting out a new one. it wouldv been cool if they launched an M version at the same time of the regular versions release to help give the z4 a better reputation

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Posted on 3/20/2009 11:53:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

SmokeEm

If they don't do an M version of this car, then it will forever be known as a chick car, plain and simple.

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Posted on 3/21/2009 1:18:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

MunichRob

The M-model will probably show up somewhere up the road, hopefully. However for now this more unexciting news from Munich continues to damper my feelings on my favorite car companies future.

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Posted on 3/21/2009 10:10:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

weaponX

If Mercedes-Benz is still selling the SL63 AMG, why not a Z4 M?

Things that make you go...hmmmmm.

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Posted on 3/22/2009 1:51:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

2ndbimmer

because an SL63 is around $150k and the new Z4 with the twin turbo engine will be around $60k. NOW, if MB made a SLK63, it would be different. however, they do currently have a SLK55 AMG.
That would be a good comparo, the Z4 3.0si vs the SLK55 AMG

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Posted on 3/23/2009 11:13:28 AM | | Votes: 1   

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