new 2009 Z4 Hardtop Convertible!!! FIRST UNCOVERED PHOTO! - Page 2 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

rmmcdaniel · 12-03-2008, 12:40 PM

I like it a lot! Can't wait to see M variants and the coupe!

vonsazkin · 12-03-2008, 12:44 PM

Hmm. I'll leave my final judgement when I see it in person.

But from what I see, I think they could have done a better job with the front - the headlights, grilles could be better designed and the air-flow intakes and front bumper could have been meaner/more menacing/more purposeful look to them. And as always, too much wheel gap leaving room for the usual mods. Sigh. Can't wait to see the new Z4 M.

Hopefully, this design will grow on me.

GR8TNESS · 12-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Looking good, wished the guy wasn't standing there when he took the shot. Might have gotten a better view of the car.

vonsazkin · 12-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

very z8-esque

That is exactly what I was thinking. It seems to be a blend of the current Z4 with some design cues taken from the Z8.

I don't know but some how it seems more like a moderate mid-cycle model design makeover than a new model design.

eatrach73 · 12-03-2008, 12:49 PM

Too early to tell. One thing I don't like are those wheels.

jaserion · 12-03-2008, 12:49 PM

looks like GINA!

fxhomie · 12-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmmcdaniel

I like it a lot! Can't wait to see M variants and the coupe!

I heard there will be no coupe since this is a hardtop roadster.

Hula-Hula · 12-03-2008, 01:18 PM

YES YES YES!

AtoB · 12-03-2008, 01:31 PM

i'm going to miss the fender "Z" crease with hamburger. it was one of my favorite details.

3XTR3M3 · 12-03-2008, 01:35 PM

How do we go about the redesigning the Z4?

Easy. We'll slap on some E90 headlights and bulge the hood a bit. Hows that look?

Perfect!

bahahaha

TK-421 · 12-03-2008, 01:57 PM

I like how they made Z3-ish gills...out of body lines

Genius!

1º · 12-03-2008, 02:10 PM

looks incredible and these are shitty pictures, i think bmw hit the nail on the head with this one.

BMWJZ4 · 12-03-2008, 02:13 PM

thumbs up...looks sweet

uberfallz · 12-03-2008, 03:08 PM

I personally draw more parallels between GINA and the first Z4 regarding the front bumper valence and the character lines. GINA is very close to Anders Warming's original sketch. It seems they've gone back to a Z3 style hood opening as it's lines cut into the fenders. The extension of the A pillar character line (hence the "Z") is a pure design element and while a bit ostentatious, clever imho. Can someone post up a side by side of the e85 same angle and this pic? I think the E85 seems a bit more reconcilled in the front.

dds · 12-03-2008, 03:12 PM

I agree the car looks good but I agree with other fellow members that these 2 pictures dont do justice to the ovear all look of the car, we need more pics with no obstacles in between. Here are my impressoins:

1. Honostly from the side profile, I see the same flame surfacing and sharp lines as 06-08 models (which I like) and it almost looks exactly the same, I really dont see any toning down of the "flame surfacing" but thats just me.

2. I am not sure If I like the "bulge" in the hood, from some angels it just makes the car looks weird but again If I see it in person I might have a different perspective

3. If you guys have noticed the wheels are exactly like 06=08 models non sport pkg. ones.... almost the same.

4. I like the metallic looking grills, headlights are ok but I was hoping they would make them more clear from inside not blackened like they are now but this could be base model.

5. I agree that we need more pics and we must see this thing in person to make a better judgement.

bmw 745d · 12-03-2008, 03:19 PM

Very nice.

dds · 12-03-2008, 03:20 PM

again I couldnt resist agreeing with one of the fellow posters here that they should have made the front bumper more agressive. Taking out the two "shark like" fendes on either side of the bumper, it makes it look like the 03-05 model in a way. Look at pictures and think about it. I also dont understand why they put these two "shark like" fenders on eithe side, I think they look stupid, why not foglights instead like on my 07 Z4?

Check out the front bumper of a 2009 SLK, it actually looks much more sharper and agressive than Z4, kind of sad! http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009_...ss_image_8.jpg

LOL, I dont know, maybe these are not good pics but some time the car looked better with the black and white camafluge it had than these pics, but will see.

Dammmittt · 12-03-2008, 03:37 PM

It's still a little early to tell but...

Santa34 · 12-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dds

I agree the car looks good but I agree with other fellow members that these 2 pictures dont do justice to the ovear all look of the car, we need more pics with no obstacles in between. Here are my impressoins:

1. Honostly from the side profile, I see the same flame surfacing and sharp lines as 06-08 models (which I like) and it almost looks exactly the same, I really dont see any toning down of the "flame surfacing" but thats just me.

2. I am not sure If I like the "bulge" in the hood, from some angels it just makes the car looks weird but again If I see it in person I might have a different perspective

3. If you guys have noticed the wheels are exactly like 06=08 models non sport pkg. ones.... almost the same.

4. I like the metallic looking grills, headlights are ok but I was hoping they would make them more clear from inside not blackened like they are now but this could be base model.

5. I agree that we need more pics and we must see this thing in person to make a better judgement.

I don't think there's a BULGE in the hood. It looks like the reflection is darker there. None of the test cars had the bulge. The picture is playing tricks on you.

stressdoc · 12-03-2008, 04:35 PM

If it is light (3,000 lbs.) with the N54 it will rock.

I'm waiting on little brother -- Z2 M -- 2,300 lbs 4 cyl 272 hp turbo.

jragan · 12-03-2008, 04:57 PM

Looks kinda like the current gen Miata to me.

MarkE90M3 · 12-03-2008, 05:20 PM

Looks like perfection to me, its a great mix of the current Z4 with some GINA and even Z3 thrown into the pot to make a true roadster with 'shark' intentions. So far, my favorite part has to be the side grills. I like these razor sharp and tight gills as opposite to the somewhat large and swoopy ones on the current E90/E92 M3s

Overall the car has a great flow to it, and remeber we are seeing a base model car here. With an upgraded aero/sport kit and a closed up wheel gap this will look like a near exotic vehicle IMO

12-03-2008, 12:40 PM	#23
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12-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#27
eatrach73 Brigadier General Drives: was E46 ZHP now: MKV JETTA Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 3,748 iTrader: (0)	Too early to tell. One thing I don't like are those wheels. __________________ If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough-Mario Andretti

12-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#28
jaserion Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 905 iTrader: (0)	looks like GINA! Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 M3 /// V1 \| VRS-II diffuser \| 60% huper optik \| aFe air filter \| matte black front and side \| painted reflector 2008 E92 335xi - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone Last edited by jaserion; 12-03-2008 at 02:00 PM.

12-03-2008, 01:18 PM	#30
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12-03-2008, 01:35 PM	#32
3XTR3M3 Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA Posts: 872 iTrader: (0)	How do we go about the redesigning the Z4? Easy. We'll slap on some E90 headlights and bulge the hood a bit. Hows that look? Perfect! bahahaha __________________

12-03-2008, 12:44 PM	#24
vonsazkin Captain Spaulding Drives: 328xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 313 iTrader: (0)	Hmm. I'll leave my final judgement when I see it in person. But from what I see, I think they could have done a better job with the front - the headlights, grilles could be better designed and the air-flow intakes and front bumper could have been meaner/more menacing/more purposeful look to them. And as always, too much wheel gap leaving room for the usual mods. Sigh. Can't wait to see the new Z4 M. Hopefully, this design will grow on me.

12-03-2008, 12:45 PM	#25
GR8TNESS Bow in the presence of... Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 279 iTrader: (0)	Looking good, wished the guy wasn't standing there when he took the shot. Might have gotten a better view of the car.

12-03-2008, 01:31 PM	#31
AtoB Major Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (2)	i'm going to miss the fender "Z" crease with hamburger. it was one of my favorite details.

12-03-2008, 01:57 PM	#33
TK-421 I Like Dick Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,357 iTrader: (0)	I like how they made Z3-ish gills...out of body lines Genius! __________________

12-03-2008, 02:10 PM	#34
1º Captain Drives: RRS S/C Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: miami Posts: 737 iTrader: (0)	looks incredible and these are shitty pictures, i think bmw hit the nail on the head with this one. __________________ "M3 drivers have no friends." -Jeremy Clarkson

12-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#35
BMWJZ4 "Vivi e impara" Drives: 09 BMW E90 Join Date: May 2007 Location: SI, NY Posts: 633 iTrader: (0)	thumbs up...looks sweet

12-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#36
uberfallz Registered Drives: e85 3.0si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: earth Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I personally draw more parallels between GINA and the first Z4 regarding the front bumper valence and the character lines. GINA is very close to Anders Warming's original sketch. It seems they've gone back to a Z3 style hood opening as it's lines cut into the fenders. The extension of the A pillar character line (hence the "Z") is a pure design element and while a bit ostentatious, clever imho. Can someone post up a side by side of the e85 same angle and this pic? I think the E85 seems a bit more reconcilled in the front.

12-03-2008, 03:12 PM	#37
dds Banned Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	E89 Z4 I agree the car looks good but I agree with other fellow members that these 2 pictures dont do justice to the ovear all look of the car, we need more pics with no obstacles in between. Here are my impressoins: 1. Honostly from the side profile, I see the same flame surfacing and sharp lines as 06-08 models (which I like) and it almost looks exactly the same, I really dont see any toning down of the "flame surfacing" but thats just me. 2. I am not sure If I like the "bulge" in the hood, from some angels it just makes the car looks weird but again If I see it in person I might have a different perspective 3. If you guys have noticed the wheels are exactly like 06=08 models non sport pkg. ones.... almost the same. 4. I like the metallic looking grills, headlights are ok but I was hoping they would make them more clear from inside not blackened like they are now but this could be base model. 5. I agree that we need more pics and we must see this thing in person to make a better judgement.

12-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#38
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12-03-2008, 03:20 PM	#39
dds Banned Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Front Bumper again I couldnt resist agreeing with one of the fellow posters here that they should have made the front bumper more agressive. Taking out the two "shark like" fendes on either side of the bumper, it makes it look like the 03-05 model in a way. Look at pictures and think about it. I also dont understand why they put these two "shark like" fenders on eithe side, I think they look stupid, why not foglights instead like on my 07 Z4? Check out the front bumper of a 2009 SLK, it actually looks much more sharper and agressive than Z4, kind of sad! http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009_...ss_image_8.jpg LOL, I dont know, maybe these are not good pics but some time the car looked better with the black and white camafluge it had than these pics, but will see.

12-03-2008, 03:37 PM	#40
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12-03-2008, 04:35 PM	#42
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12-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#43
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12-03-2008, 05:20 PM	#44
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,507 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	Looks like perfection to me, its a great mix of the current Z4 with some GINA and even Z3 thrown into the pot to make a true roadster with 'shark' intentions. So far, my favorite part has to be the side grills. I like these razor sharp and tight gills as opposite to the somewhat large and swoopy ones on the current E90/E92 M3s Overall the car has a great flow to it, and remeber we are seeing a base model car here. With an upgraded aero/sport kit and a closed up wheel gap this will look like a near exotic vehicle IMO __________________ BMWJOY