A member of the Zpost bimmer forums has managed to 'scoop' the second-generation 2010 BMW Z4 without a single trace of camouflage ahead of the roadster's official premiere at the Detroit Auto Show in January - though BMW is expected to release the fist photos and details in mid-December. According to the site, the photograph was taken at a BMW dealership during the filming of the forthcoming movie "Solitary Man" starring Michael Douglas. In the film, Douglas handles the role of a former car dealership chain owner who destroys his career and marriage by his business and romantic indiscretions.
Back to the bimmer, from what we can tell by looking at the photo, the new Z4 appears to have lost many of the "Bangle" oddballs of the current generation model, sporting sharper and clearer looks. Though not visible in this photo, the 2010 Z4 will be offered with a two-piece retractable hardtop that eliminates the need for a fixed-roof coupe variant in the car's future lineup.
Engine options will include BMW's 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six which delivers in its latest iteration in the 740i 326HP instead of 306 HP in the 335i as well as 2.5- and 3.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines and especially for Europe, an entry-level 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine. In 2009, BMW will introduce a M Z4 model powered by the M3's 4.0-liter V8 engine with an output of 420 HP - for more details and pictures click here.
Via: Zpost
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the return of the M roadster! woooo
I was already a fan when I first saw the pictures of this car with the camouflage. I must admit, this and the 3-Series coupe are some of the better looking cars from BMW I've seen recently. I have a lot of hope for this car, I hope it can make a proper comeback. The previous generation looked terrible. This looks like it might be able to do the job.
The previous generation looked decent, I think this one will look awesome!
Still has that overly long overhang. The headlamps look like they were plastered on from the 3 series. Overall a bit disappointing but clearer shots need to emerge before one can judge.
Looks like BMW are too scared to follow their bold style changes. The current generation Z4 looks fantastic... but this looks like a very watered-down version (in terms of slyling). Much like the 2009 7-series.
Sweet. That new Miata looks great!
Great looking car. I have always been a fan of BMW's styling (yes, even in the height of the Bangle era). The large grille gives the car an imposing stance. However, I have my doubts about the folding hard top. They are simply too heavy, will a coupe be offered as before?
The shark is back :D