|
My thoughts are this:
Prediction...
I believe the Z2 convertible will come in around 1200kg at least. Extra chassis bracing, framework etc to increase stiffness lost from having no fixed roof will naturally add to the weight of the convertible. Plus all the premium gear this car will inevitably come with (safety, electronics, luxury) since it is afterall a modern BMW. Don't forget RFTs. A NC Miata weighs around 1100kg. It will be hard for BMW to get to this weight without dropping the luxury and without using expensive materials.
The coupe will be the lightweight 'LBR' version imo.
Engine will most like be some sort of 4-cylinder else it will rival the big daddy Z4. The Z4 weighs in at around 1400kg+ for the low end 6cyl model.
Note a Z3 with a 4cyl weighed around 1200kg.
|