Top Gear S13E06 Reviews the New Z4! Clarkson loves it! - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

rzm3 · 07-26-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Clarkson

...three liter engine which is boosted by two turbo chargers... Actually it didn't feel like a pair of turbos. It feels like a pair of testis. Big meaty ones!

Clarkson loves it!

Z4 SEGMENT:

FULL EPISODE:

http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/13/6/

Robert · 07-27-2009, 12:12 AM

Pretty high marks from Clarkson tonight's show, in which said he would be happy to own a z4 if it is the car he owns for rest of his life. However, the car did lose to the 370Z GT on the track. I will post a youtube version whenever someone uploads it.

The entire episode:

http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/13/6/

Otago · 07-27-2009, 02:15 AM

Thanks mate.

Addicted2Boost · 07-27-2009, 02:57 AM

wow, the 370z isn't that bad

hks786 · 07-27-2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addicted2Boost

wow, the 370z isn't that bad

+1

I'm impressed with the laptime.

GuyOh · 07-27-2009, 03:35 AM

he also said "he'd take the Z4 over the SLK anyday"

yeppppp high praises for the Z4

stixx · 07-27-2009, 04:09 AM

Here you go :

Merefield · 07-27-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

However, the car did lose to the 370Z GT on the track.

New Nissan 370Z: 1:27.5
New BMW Z4 (E89): 1:28.2
Old BMW Z4M roadster: 1:26.0 (damp track)

Not quite a fair comparison, that was the 370 Coupe ... I wonder how much the 370Z Roadster would do it in?

And it looked like the E89 handled really nicely which Clarkson remarked upon (albeit an apparent tendency to oversteer when pushed hard by the Stig, lol)

So only just over a couple of seconds for the M division to shave off when they get round to it

Z4 Beemer · 07-27-2009, 06:34 AM

He does indeed!

Wasn't sure how serious he was with the last few words of his review though.

Can also be watched on the BBC iPlayer: http://bbc.co.uk/i/ly0x6

Year's_End · 07-27-2009, 06:47 AM

"actually it doesn't feel like a pair of turbos...it feels like a pair of testes!"

drift90 · 07-27-2009, 12:53 PM

I like the rev match on the 370

positiveions · 07-27-2009, 01:22 PM

i wouldn't mind owning any of those 2 cars any day any time. 2 iconic vehicles of our time; especially z370. Don't get me wrong, the z4 is a fabulous roadster, but the z370 is one capable machine.

UltimateBMW · 07-27-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merefield

So only just over a couple of seconds for the M division to shave off when they get round to it

I was under the impression that M is no longer going to make a Z4 M Roadster. And the new M roadster/M Coupe would be based off the 'next-gen' 1 series.

Pretty sure I read a press release about all that a few months back.

Z4 Beemer · 07-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

I was under the impression that M is no longer going to make a Z4 M Roadster. And the new M roadster/M Coupe would be based off the 'next-gen' 1 series.

Pretty sure I read a press release about all that a few months back.

I think a Z4 M would be a more useful car to produce than either the X5 M or X6 M. I really don't understand what they are about.

Year's_End · 07-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatrach73

i wouldn't mind owning any of those 2 cars any day any time. 2 iconic vehicles of our time; especially z370. Don't get me wrong, the z4 is a fabulous roadster, but the z370 is one capable machine.

370Z, not Z370.

Z4 Beemer · 07-27-2009, 03:07 PM

Just watched Clarkson's review again. It really does show the car off at some terrific angles.

richard in NC · 07-27-2009, 06:22 PM

The most fair comparison would be the 370Z Roadster. I bet it adds weight and subtracts rigidity, making an equal track comparison, and raises the price too, closer to the Z4. I'll keep the Z4 over the 370Z.

the infamous... · 07-27-2009, 07:43 PM

positiveions · 07-27-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

370Z, not Z370.

I stand corrected. Thank you

Robert · 07-27-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merefield

New Nissan 370Z: 1:27.5
New BMW Z4 (E89): 1:28.2
Old BMW Z4M roadster: 1:26.0 (damp track)

Not quite a fair comparison, that was the 370 Coupe ... I wonder how much the 370Z Roadster would do it in?

And it looked like the E89 handled really nicely which Clarkson remarked upon (albeit an apparent tendency to oversteer when pushed hard by the Stig, lol)

So only just over a couple of seconds for the M division to shave off when they get round to it

Both are great cars with one aiming for value and other for refinement. The one second difference is negligible and I think the general public will prefer the Z4 over the Z due to comfort. The Refinement, which comes at a high price though, on top of my head, will be a 20k premium. I believe a fully loaded Z is low 40s? but the Z4 will be in the low 60s range (USD).

totoro · 07-27-2009, 08:08 PM

The 370Z has an overheating problem in "extreme usage" & on track. Google it.
Needs an engine oil cooler & a differential cooler.

zenderm3 · 07-27-2009, 09:16 PM

What's with all of the dinosaurs?

07-27-2009, 12:12 AM	#2
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	Top Gear Reviewed the Z4 this week. Pretty high marks from Clarkson tonight's show, in which said he would be happy to own a z4 if it is the car he owns for rest of his life. However, the car did lose to the 370Z GT on the track. I will post a youtube version whenever someone uploads it. The entire episode: http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/13/6/ Last edited by Robert; 07-27-2009 at 02:33 AM.

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