2010 Z2 Lightweight Roadster?

[ChItalian1027]

When BMW started the Z1 in 87, it was just an experiment. then it became a production car. then the z3 and now the z4 but for 2010 bmw will come out w/ a inline four Z2. it'll be shorter then the Z4 by 4.1 inches. the engine will be a 2.0L 4-cylinderfor the base, offering state-of-the-art electronics and variable valve tech. for increased power and reduced fuel consumption. the normally aspirated engine should put out 140bhp while the turbocharged M will make about 270! the roadster will replace the Z4. BMW says "the roadster segment is too limited to offer two cars at such similar market levels!! most likely the Z2 will built in the U.S. BMW's new CEO Norbert Reithofer stated that the Spartanburg plant will be enlarged to produce 200k vehicles/year(an increase of 60k) besides the Z2 and X5, the X3 and a cross over model called the X coupe could see S.Caroline manufacturing. the car will be sold in late 2010 it has to be lighter and cheaper then the MX-5 and S2K!!
(can't wait till it comes out waiting till the 2010 car show!!)

[pnosker]

AWESOME!!! I seriously can't wait. The 270 hp rating is incredible.

I guess it'll be using the N44 motor from the Euro 1 series, 1.9L?

I have to say though, Vanos 2 is incredible.

[ChItalian1027]

yea it is quiet cool no i think it'll be a 2.0L

[Panzer_M]

140bhp?

Can't BMW get away from the Sub-150hp 4 cyls(Not counting the econ models ie 316 etc)

Least go the Mini route and S/C one for 170-190hp and then the M for 270...a 100hp diff will still get people to buy the M, not to meantion the M goodies.

[ChItalian1027]

that is very true panzer!! i hope they do!! would definetly buy it!! hope its under 30k maybe 25k

[Mad-Machine]

now I read somewhere that the replacement for the Z4 will be a larger and more expensive car.. with the Z2 slotting in slightly below where the Z4 currently sits..

[pnosker]

I seem to remember hearing on Top Gear about a 300hp 2.0L turbocharged motor. Apparently it's the N46 with double vanos with a nice variable geometry turbo on it.

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by Mad-Machine

now I read somewhere that the replacement for the Z4 will be a larger and more expensive car.. with the Z2 slotting in slightly below where the Z4 currently sits..

well we'll just have to wait and see what bmw does

[hitchhike79]

The Z2 is taking the Z4's current spot, they are trying to get back to the Z3 craze they had in the 90's. Theres alot of news about this thing these days, i cant wait to see what really comes off the line.

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by hitchhike79

The Z2 is taking the Z4's current spot, they are trying to get back to the Z3 craze they had in the 90's. Theres alot of news about this thing these days, i cant wait to see what really comes off the line.

yea cant wait till the 2010 auto show!!

[mohaughn]

They have info about the z2 in the latest roundel. The 4 cylinder will only be available in Europe according to roundel. The us models will be two i6 engines. One of them will be the twin turbo engine from the new 335. It doesnt say if that car will have an M badge on it or not.

[ChItalian1027]

in r&d they said that it'll possibly come with the i4 for the us

[monk3y666]

saw that in a mag in the dentist waiting room..

Z2 looks awesome .. also they're thinking about a new Z8 12 cylinder supercar

[ChItalian1027]

Originally Posted by monk3y666

saw that in a mag in the dentist waiting room..

Z2 looks awesome .. also they're thinking about a new Z8 12 cylinder supercar

damn didn't read about that!!

[monk3y666]

some links for ya

Z2 pics http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_...?sid=94&page=1

also reading that - there's gonna be a z6 too