How close will this be?

[ronk]

E89 - with roof stowed is 130l /4.6cu ft
E85 288l / 10.2 cu ft minus 0.7 cu ft when roof stowed.
The two suitcases I bought for my E85 won’t fit in my Current E89

These are Internet figures and they do vary a little but show a trend.

I’ve never considered the boot capacity important with the roof is in position.

 

[Marlon]

The E89 has a massive boot for a convertible when being compared to the previous Z4 E85 with a soft top. Even when the roof is down the boot space is big for a convertible.

From my experience, I would said completely the opposite!

Definitely not the opposite, my buddy owns the soft top e85 z4m and his boot is very small in comparison, I should have taken some photos while I was at his house yesterday. Next time I will do a side by side comparison.

The E85 Z4M has the battery sitting in the boot space putting an awkward rectangular box right where you'd want to stow your second luggage bag.

 

[Tcochrane92]

From my experience, I would said completely the opposite!

Definitely not the opposite, my buddy owns the soft top e85 z4m and his boot is very small in comparison, I should have taken some photos while I was at his house yesterday. Next time I will do a side by side comparison.

The E85 Z4M has the battery sitting in the boot space putting an awkward rectangular box right where you'd want to stow your second luggage bag.

And also is perfectly located to block all the light coming from the only tiny light :lol:

 

[Nanu]

Each to their own. I for instance, would never consider a folding hard top.

Unless it was lighter than a soft top.

With a 3 litre turbo charged engine I don't think many would notice the difference between the weight of a soft or hard top to be honest. I would think the same applies to a 2 litre zed? On a track day you may notice a tenth or so but day to day running????

You're completely missing the point. It's the corners and interaction with the machine, that make driving a car worth while. IMHO. So keeping the C of G low is more important than keeping the rain out. The body has more than enough rigidity with the roof down.

I hear your argument but I think with adaptive sports suspension I think the C of G is less of an issue if an issue at all.

 

[philbo909]

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/new-bmw-z4-spyshots/37404
New spy shots, that spoiler looks awful

 

[Nanu]

So does the roof

 

[pvr]

at least the rear lights still look better than the E89.

 

[Angelus666]

Hard to tell, but that shape doesn't look like it's even close to 90% of the concept, which is a real shame :?

 

[philbo909]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/mazdas-mx-5-rf-is-massively-out-selling-the-traditional-soft-top/
they'll regret making the new zed a soft-top if this is a sign of how the market is

 

[Zoomer]

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/mazdas-mx-5-rf-is-massively-out-selling-the-traditional-soft-top/
they'll regret making the new zed a soft-top if this is a sign of how the market is

That's a bit like the Surrey tops that they used to have on Triumph TR4 s. Worked well at keeping the cabin warm and draught free

 

[Scott S]

Personally I reckon this will be just about be the production car.

I actually think this car looks great, obviously not as good as my 2003 Z4 lol

When will it come to market