UNDISGUISED Shot of the New Z4

*AL* said:
PhilDZ4 said:
Angus McCoatup said:
Don't know about you guys, but every time BMW release an updated model my first impression about the looks is pretty lukewarm and I usually prefer the previous version.

But then after a while it's strange how the new one grows on you and the old one starts to look dated. I guess it might be the same with this but I'll wait until I see better photos or, preferably, see it in the metal.

As covered in another thread, unless they do a proper coupe version of the new Z4 (and unless it looks nice), I'll be happy with what I've got.
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I heard Chris Bangle say something along the lines of, "if you're out in front (with design) nobody's there to congratulate you when you arrive."
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Agree totally with the statement above, it sums it up nicely. Rarely do top designers get it wrong............but do sometimes.
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You do realise Chris Bangle designed the Fiat Multipla :poke: :fuelfire: (I guess that will be the "but do sometimes" bit of what you said) :rofl:
 
I heard Chris Bangle say something along the lines of, "if you're out in front (with design) nobody's there to congratulate you when you arrive."
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The man is extremely full of himself and thinks he is much, much better than he is. The only reason we accept the current 5 is it's been around so long, it's so common, and we are used to it. Great car underneath but visually one of the ugliest ever (though the Sport kit smartens it up). The pre facelift 7 still looks like a monster. The Z4 kinda works because it's like a piece of sculpture...one car he did do though that actually looks better (IMO) now than when new is the Fiat Coupe. That shows how hit and miss design can be...

IMO this new Z4 looks very good, which means in real life I will probably like it even more. I want to see the rest (the back and the roof especially) but it is looking good so far. Far cleaner lines. The side vents have a lot in common with the new 7... as a successor I think it really works - it's still a Z4, just more modern. I doubt a fastback style Coupe is in the works though

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cant see how anyone can see the 5 as ugly- yes the 7 was at first then everyone got used to it before copying it! I know bangle didnt get it right every time ( the multipla !!!!!!!!!!!!) but at least he dares to be different! the z is an amazing looking car and it will be hard to top it. Not sure the new z is the car to do it but time will tell.
 
paddy wright said:
cant see how anyone can see the 5 as ugly
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Dame Edna headlights, high sided blank vertical surfaces, tiny castors for wheels, lumpy boot lid...the proportions are all wrong IMO. I think the E39 is still a better looking car. Having said that In M5 or Sport mode with the bodykit, larger wheels, especially in black or grey to hide the dodgy detailing, it looks much much better. Those headlights though...ugh. Of course in every other respect its a perfect car (performance, handling, quality etc) like all 5 series...which is annoying LOL.

I'd take an E90 M3 Saloon over an M5 Saloon almost purely because of the styling
 
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is this poof its a fake pic? why doent the window image come up past the a piller into the buildinging window. Is that a soft top?
 
It is real, not sure if I like it or not though :idunno:

pvr said:
We still can't see whether the indicators are on the mirrors or not, or the type of roof for that matter. Why did that bloke have to be in the way ...
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I thought the indicators in the mirrors was debunked a while back, and it won't have them.
 
I really like it. The camo pics we had been seeing seemed a rather uninspired design. i was afraid the Z4 would lose the sculptured look. But these photos show a beautifully designed car. At some point I would like to have one.
 
Not seeing enough in this picture to say if I like it or I don't like it. The front grills do look a bit weird shaped like on the new 7 series, and front bumper seems to have the ugly contours like on the face-lifted E90.

But I think it's safe to say that from all the spy picture & then this undisguised picture, the E89 doesn't make the E85 look dated. BMW could've offered both the E85 & E89 in their line-up at the same time and you wouldn't think the E85 is a 7 year older design.
 
rollingstone said:
until i can see one in person, i'll try to choke back the little bit of vomit that just came up.

but that said, this looks like a cell phone pic, which often induce nausea... i wanna see some studio shots and then the shows.
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You're hard. :lol: I like the nose, I like the wheels. What's that guy doing, hiding the roof? I read that the picture was taken on the set of a movie featuring the craddle robber Michael Douglas. :x
 
I don't like the snout, as others have said, very often when BMW releases a new version I don't like it and prefer the predecessor, eventually the new one starts to look better, I'm going through this at the moment with the current 3 series, I didn't like it at first but is slowly growing on me. I guess we'll only know for sure when we see one in the flesh
 
Actually, that doesn't look too bad. :thumbsup:

Only thing I would say is that they have made the styling more conventional. I do actually prefer the one I have and it's not just because I own one. Also how big/long is that rear end going to be?

See what it's like in the metal I guess.
 
There's a fairly good roof shot here http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/2009-bmw-z4-with-folding-hardtop.html

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That interior looks tasty IMO
 
Bit SLK ish but I really like that. Hmmmm....I'd even consider the folding hard top!

When is this in showrooms...?
 
Okay, I'll admit that butt looks much better than expected (note: first two mods = de-badge + stubby... amazed BMW hasn't found a way to lose the whip-like antenna). But the true test will be seeing one on the showroom floor. And the requisite test drive, of course. :wink:
 
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