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Discussing the current generation Z4
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Post by Paulwirral » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:45 pm

There's a video on slk world of the new z4 lapping the full lap in 7.55 , looks pretty good to me . You'll have to search it yourselves as punishment for not seeing it before Mercedes owners :lol:

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Post by Z4 Beemer » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:55 pm

Quicker than an M2... 8)
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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:43 pm

Do you meanTHIS VIDEO

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Post by jimmybell » Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:57 pm

So... not as fast as a Civic? joy.
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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:31 pm

jimmybell wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:57 pm So... not as fast as a Civic? joy.
Have you seen what a Civic. Type R looks like. Almost as bad as the new Z4 :lol: :oops:
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Post by ph001 » Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:41 pm

jimmybell wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:57 pm So... not as fast as a Civic? joy.
...but then not much under £40k is!
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Post by GuidoK » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:21 pm

jimmybell wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:57 pm So... not as fast as a Civic? joy.
Dont push it.....even the M4 isnt THAT quick!

Good time, but is this the US spec (380hp) or the euro spec?
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Post by Woots » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:27 pm

What engine is in those? She’s shifting along pretty nicely!
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Post by motoroller » Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:28 pm

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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:50 pm

Interesting it tops out at 161mph
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Post by chasBMW » Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:12 pm

Z4 Beemer wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:55 pm Quicker than an M2... 8)
but you cant actually get an M2 any longer only the competion version , I want to like the Z4 but im still struggling with those looks
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Post by GuidoK » Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:27 pm

chasBMW wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:12 pm
Z4 Beemer wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:55 pm Quicker than an M2... 8)
but you cant actually get an M2 any longer only the competion version
Sure but the z4 m40i has the b58 engine, which is a replacement for the n55 (the engine in the old M2), not a replacement for the S55 (m4/new m2).
And that the new z4 manages to set a quicker laptime with a downtuned b58 (compared to the n55 from the M2) is a testimony to a decent allround setup I think.

Still I think the new z4 needs more power to tackle the competition. BMW used to set the bar where it comes to specific power outputs of engines, but those days have long gone now (for petrol engines at least)
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Post by jimmybell » Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:11 pm

Let's hope the Supra is faster, the concept + race car certainly look better.
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Post by GuidoK » Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:13 pm

It probably has better aerodynamics, being a coupe.
On the nordschleife that can make a big difference with its long high speed sections.
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Post by jimmybell » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:52 pm

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