TRUE or FALSE: A Back-To-Basics BMW Z2 In The Works? FWD? RWD? AWD?

The idea of a BMW sports car that does what BMW does best -- go back-to-basics -- sounds incredibly enticing. That's because it seems as though even entry-level vehicles are becoming a bit too much. A bit too techy, a bit too numb and a bit too uninspired.

BMW brought back its soul with the 2011 1M, so that keeps me convinced that it could continue down the right path with a product like the rumored Z2; however, there are some complications.

For example, should it be a front-wheel drive vehicle? How about rear-wheel drive? Ah, why not all-wheel drive?

There doesn't seem to be a right or wrong answer at this point. It seems that there is a bit of confusion or misinformation about BMW's plans at the moment, but feel free to weigh in down below...


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Sports cars have never been the true forte of BMW. The 507, 503, M1, Z1 and Z8 were unloved loss-markers which only attained cult status (long) after production had ended.

But the company is readying a new Z2 to launch it back in to the affordable sports car heartland. Because the Z4 coupe-convertible moved upmarket, it's left a gap for a simpler, purer Z3 successor. Here is CAR's scoop dossier on the new Z2, brought to life with our latest artist's renderings.

The BMW Z2: back-to-basics, but not necessarily front-wheel drive