G29 Z5

[domsz4]

Don't fancy a soft top - too easy to cut into and steal from. That does look like a temporary roof though (no back window!) so maybe there's still hope.

Other sites talk of 3, 4 and 6 cylinder engines - I doubt any news site really knows.

That's very rare a soft top getting cut into. I remember reading not a single person on this forum has ever heard of it happening.

Yeah I'd agree. It's not like a hard topped car isn't any easier to force your way into. Your more likely to get robbed for the keys.

Also loving the 4 pot comments as I'm sure when a focus rs or beedubs. Fiesta st pisses over most of us 4 pots will still be shit

 

[Mobeer]

Don't fancy a soft top - too easy to cut into and steal from. That does look like a temporary roof though (no back window!) so maybe there's still hope.

Other sites talk of 3, 4 and 6 cylinder engines - I doubt any news site really knows.

That's very rare a soft top getting cut into. I remember reading not a single person on this forum has ever heard of it happening.

Unfortunately one person here has. It was only a rental with all the extra coverage insurance stuff taken out, but it has still put me off.

 

[skelters]

If they want into the car they will get into the car whether it's a soft top or hard top.

More speculation coming out on this possible Z4 replacement.

Found this info from various sites.....

Possible Hybrid engines
911 rival
Entry price £70,000

2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol – 190, 245 and 270hp.
3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six with over 300hp.

Z5M could use a 425hp 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine as seen in the current M3 and M4.
A choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox is said to be available.

 

[skelters]

From... http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/05/10/rumor-next-gen-z4-coupe-form-z4-m-450-horsepower/

"a new report says the proposed Z4 coupe is gone. Toyota will sell only the hardtop version and BMW will stick with the roadster."

"BMW also plans a top-of-the-line Z4 M with 450-hp from an inline-six, whereas the ultimate Toyota Supra will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 from Japan."

"The next Z4 or Z5 Roadster will arrive in 2018."

 

[ronk]

I could have waited but made the decision to go with a new, last of the Z4 35is with as many toys as possible.

 

[TitanTim]

If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be

Tim.

 

[ronk]

If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be

Tim.

What's a B58 ?

 

[Squiddie]

A car that's a mix of a e89 and a Supra, with a choice of soft top with BME i6 or Toyota v6. LGTM.

 

[Maniac]

If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be

Tim.

What's a B58 ?

The engine that replaced the N55