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01-18-2009, 11:59 AM | #23 |
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I don't think BMW will consider a new Z4M until the current economic conditions improve. BMW seems a little smarter and won't perform a GM-like move.
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01-18-2009, 02:21 PM | #24 | |
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There's always MAYBE but take a look around, the economy stinks globally and big engines are going out of style in a hurry. It is almost certain the M3 will not have the V8 very soon (will be a classic) and forced induction is the wave of the present and future for BMW and many other car makers. Let's get out of our fantasy bubbles and stop thinkking as though these car companies have all the money to spend to make these juvenile whims and wishes come true when they dont make sense financially. |
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01-20-2009, 03:11 PM | #25 |
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I think the teller for a Z4M will be the success of the X5 and X6 M versions. Everyone expects a forced induction engine in the next M3 or possibly even in the E9x as a midlife update if sales slow down.
If it's a 6 then it might fit the Z4 in mass production and therefore may open the doors to a cost-effective Z4M, if it's the TT V8 from the X6 with a little M treatment then that would be great for the M3, but not for the Z4M as I can't see the 4 handling that much power or being able to fit that engine. If the X5M and X6M tank then I don't think BMW will have the money to add more M variants for a while. Although they could rush out a Z4M as a way to bolster the M brand. I know this is all pointless speculation, but this place is so quiet lately it's quite amusing just to dream a little. Some of the early Pshops people did with the M3 bumper really showed the potential for this new model. |
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01-21-2009, 01:13 PM | #26 |
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this is getting annoying....
255 hp or twin turbo 300 hp, both inline 6 cylinders 3L. Why in the world do you need a freckin V8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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01-23-2009, 04:57 PM | #27 |
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Especially as it is quite easy to boost the turbo to 400 HP like is being done on the 335i for little money......
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01-28-2009, 02:05 AM | #28 |
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BRING BACK THE S54B32 but stroke it to 3.4L and rework the cams, intake etc to boost power to the ~380hp range with an 8500RPM redline. MY GOD, I would buy two Z4Ms if they did this. One to keep forever for being such a masterpiece and one to actually drive
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01-29-2009, 10:41 AM | #31 |
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I don't have the specs, but I'd guess the I6 is actually a bit longer than the V8, isn't it?
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01-29-2009, 03:57 PM | #32 | |
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This car is too small to have a V8 in it. You don't wanna be like MB and stick a V8 in every model you have. I really want them to bring back the S54 I6 just up the power a bit
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Think Sunbeam Tiger, AC Cobra..........V8--- to small? |
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01-31-2009, 02:37 PM | #34 |
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i decided not to buy a M3 cause i figured the Z4///M will be out soon. they have to make one.
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02-01-2009, 12:04 AM | #35 |
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lol the cobra wasnt really the best handling car in the world at the time
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