Spied: E89 BMW Z4 with the upcoming M-Sport package in Space Gray - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

MarkE90M3 · 10-28-2009, 09:01 PM

This new M-Sport kit which is said to include a full cosmetics kit as well as a mild power upgrade and subtle massaging of the suspension as well has been spied road testing once again. The car was previously caught at the 'ring undergoing more serious track testing and now that the car is doing road testing, the kit is likely very close to production. In fact, the package is likely complete and ready for sale and is likely awaiting the marketing nod to go to market!

Looks great, go BMW!

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riccis · 10-28-2009, 09:23 PM

It doesn't look as different externally to the standard Z4 as I would have expected for an M-sport package.

Don't know why they bother covering up the BMW badges. It's not like it's really fooling anyone.

Santa34 · 10-28-2009, 09:27 PM

it looks hot...I just would like to see a powerboost to back up the look

727jbh · 10-28-2009, 09:35 PM

Can't wait to see it without camo

speedvagen · 10-28-2009, 09:41 PM

if ever there was a car begging for a blackout kidney grill.....

cr.

GuyOh · 10-28-2009, 09:44 PM

looooks promising!!!!!

Zell · 10-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedvagen

if ever there was a car begging for a blackout kidney grill.....

cr.

+1 Definitely needs it with this package.

Jonmartin · 10-28-2009, 10:15 PM

LOL wtf with that ride height!

RobMason · 10-28-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riccis

It doesn't look as different externally to the standard Z4 as I would have expected for an M-sport package.

My 135i M-sport packed car has no discernable exterior differences except for the LeMans Blue color, and wheels.

riccis · 10-28-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMason

My 135i M-sport packed car has no discernable exterior differences except for the LeMans Blue color, and wheels.

Maybe my expectatons were a little off. Maybe any difference will be more noticable once they get rid fo the camo.

Imola.ZHP · 10-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Needs a small lip-spoiler on the deck-lid IMO...

ianbiz · 10-28-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Needs a small lip-spoiler on the deck-lid IMO...

I agree with your opinion. Anyone else notice the wheels look like 230s.

flpnout · 10-29-2009, 12:55 AM

I can only tell a difference on the front bumper, but what is so different with the back that they have to cover it up? Blacked out towards the bottom, perhaps?

memphis2012 · 10-29-2009, 01:25 AM

did he loose the antenna half thru the test run??

bdardashti · 10-29-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMason

My 135i M-sport packed car has no discernable exterior differences except for the LeMans Blue color, and wheels.

That's because all 135is worldwide have the M-Sport exterior parts standard. The 128i (Standard, non-M-Sport) is what the 1er coupé really looks like without the M-Sport exterior.

bdardashti · 10-29-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flpnout

I can only tell a difference on the front bumper, but what is so different with the back that they have to cover it up? Blacked out towards the bottom, perhaps?

Most likely the only difference will be a black diffuser on the bottom. That's what BMW has done with E82/E9x M-Sport packs.

numba1guju · 10-29-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

did he loose the antenna half thru the test run??

lol i caught that too

Pavel · 10-29-2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Needs a small lip-spoiler on the deck-lid IMO...

+1

Antinontoxic · 10-29-2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

did he loose the antenna half thru the test run??

You can actually see how unhappy the driver was driving around with that big ass antenna

x838nwy · 10-29-2009, 05:25 AM

The ride height is quite legendary in the last photo on the first post.

Does anyone know what the likely power increase will be? Also, is it possible to fit this package post-purchase?

finnbimmer · 10-29-2009, 09:12 AM

Looks great!

Looks like this car has brown leather, maybe more interior choices coming too?

Imola.ZHP · 10-29-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flpnout

I can only tell a difference on the front bumper, but what is so different with the back that they have to cover it up? Blacked out towards the bottom, perhaps?

I would lay money your right, thats usually a trade-mark of an "m-sport" kit, maybe slightly more aggressive around the exhaust outlets...

10-28-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,309 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	Spied: E89 BMW Z4 with the upcoming M-Sport package in Space Gray This new M-Sport kit which is said to include a full cosmetics kit as well as a mild power upgrade and subtle massaging of the suspension as well has been spied road testing once again. The car was previously caught at the 'ring undergoing more serious track testing and now that the car is doing road testing, the kit is likely very close to production. In fact, the package is likely complete and ready for sale and is likely awaiting the marketing nod to go to market! Looks great, go BMW! __________________ BMWtheultimatedrivingmachine

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Santa34 STT Drives: 03' M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: northern Iraq Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	it looks hot...I just would like to see a powerboost to back up the look __________________ Duty, Honor, Country

10-28-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
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10-28-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
riccis Private First Class Drives: Z4 30i Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	It doesn't look as different externally to the standard Z4 as I would have expected for an M-sport package. Don't know why they bother covering up the BMW badges. It's not like it's really fooling anyone.

10-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
727jbh Private First Class Drives: 2007 750Li Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City, Florida Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see it without camo

10-28-2009, 09:41 PM	#5
speedvagen Enlisted Member Drives: e91 '10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ohhhhhio! Posts: 34 iTrader: (1)	if ever there was a car begging for a blackout kidney grill..... cr.

10-28-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Jonmartin Banned Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angles (818) Posts: 2,114 iTrader: (1)	LOL wtf with that ride height!

10-29-2009, 01:25 AM	#14
memphis2012 Lieutenant Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 547 iTrader: (0)	did he loose the antenna half thru the test run??

10-29-2009, 05:25 AM	#20
x838nwy Private First Class Drives: nothing right now... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	The ride height is quite legendary in the last photo on the first post. Does anyone know what the likely power increase will be? Also, is it possible to fit this package post-purchase?

10-29-2009, 09:12 AM	#21
finnbimmer Private Drives: e92 Le Mans blue Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 76 iTrader: (0) View finnbimmer's Garage	Looks great! Looks like this car has brown leather, maybe more interior choices coming too?