Sometimes inspiration can come from the most unlikely sources. Take MWDesign, for instance. For their latest project based on the BMW Z4 E89 hardtop-roadster with straight-six turbo, the Vancouver-based tuning shop drew their design inspiration from Nike's Slingshot golf clubs series.
The tuner started out by adding an AC Schnitzer front spoiler complete with custom carbon fiber lower splitters, 3D Design matte carbon fiber rear diffuser and boot lid spoiler, BMW Performance kidney grilles, a carbon fiber hood strip and a set of 20-inch Modular alloy wheels with glossy black outer rims.
MWDesign's next assignment was to apply lime green accents on the front air-ducts, the alloy wheels, the tail pipe surrounds and the twin roll bars. The custom carbon fiber exterior accents with primer grey on the hood, the trunk and the retractable hardtop along with the matte black tailpipes complete the visual makeover.
The Z4 Slingshot also benefits from numerous performance upgrades including -but not limited to- a power kit from Dinan, a sport exhaust system from Eisenmann USA and a new intercooler, all of which help boost output to 400-horsepower and 420 lb-ft of peak torque.
To improve handling, the Z4 was fitted 245/30 Toyo tires, Eibach Pro Sports Springs with reinforced shock mounts and bump stops, and H&R adjustable front and rear swaybars.
Source: MWDesign -Thanks for the tip Frank!
BMW Z4 Slingshot Upgrades:
Performance
Dinan Stage II+ ECU Upgrade
**power rating at 400hp @ 420lb.ft torque
Eisenmann "Black Series" Quad Exhaust System + Midpipe
Stett Performance Front Mount Intercooler
Stett Performance Diverter Valves + Charge Pipe
Race Precision Intake FilterExterior
AC Schnitzer Front Addon Spoiler with Custom Lime Green Vinyl Accents
3DDesign Matte Carbon Fibre Quad Rear Diffuser with Custom Lime Green Vinyl Accents
3DDesign Rear Spoiler
Custom Carbon Fibre Front Lower Splitters
OEM BMW Performance Front Kidney Grilles
Custom Carbon Fibre Vinyl Exterior Accents with Primer Grey Bordering
Custom Lime Green Painted Roll Bars with Plexi Wind DeflectorWheels/Tires/Suspension
Modulare Forged H1 20×8.5 F 20×10 R Wheels in Tinted Brushed Center + Gloss Black Lip Finish with Custom Primer Grey/Lime Green Accents
Custom Tinted Brushed Aluminium Center Caps with Primer Grey Accents
Toyo Proxes T1R 245/30/20 F 285/25/20 R Tires
Eibach Pro Sports Springs with Reinforced Shock Mounts and Bump Stops
H&R Adjustable Front and Rear Swaybars
7 Comments:
I must say...it looks absolutely BRILLIANT! The styling tweaks are discrete yet highlight the car's styling features at the same time. Me likey!
OH MY GOD
Subtle touches added some uniqueness to this "batman-friendly" customized Z4... it highlights the lines of the Bavarian roadster through the use of black paint, white bonnet lines and lime-green highlights of the front and spoiler intakes...
At least, it looks nicer than BMWs "Desperado" (can't help it, but to describe) Edition posted earlier in this blog...
One of the better looking Z4's, but I could do without the green Nike swooshes on the front air intakes. Don't they advertise enough? However, at least for me, the Z4 is one of those cars that looks better in photographs than in person.
it definitely looks like a Z8 done like this with the power to back it up
I don't know if it's just on the pictures, but that thing just screams beauty.
What would i have to do to get one of these???!?!?!?
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2516020893.html
she's for sale!
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