SPIED: BMW Z9 or Z4

These photos of a camouflaged BMW roadster have sparked quite a debate on the spy-community as to whether the model we’re seeing here is the next generation Z4 or a totally new roadster dubbed, by most, as the Z9 -though it could be called Z6. If it’s the later then we have a future successor to the retro-styled BMW Z8 and a possible competitor to the Mercedes SL.
Both sides have strong talking points even though the camouflaged roadster that we’re seeing is obviously larger than the Z4. See, according to earlier reports, the next-generation Z4 would be doing a bit of growing up so as to make room for an entry-level roadster dubbed Z2 which will be based on the 1 Series hatch. So that would very well justify its larger dimensions.

Then again notice the side window covers. Could that mean that the cloth roof featured on the spy car is actually hiding an electric folding hard-top underneath? Well, obviously we can’t say for sure, but if it does, then we’re probably talking about the Z9 as I highly doubt that the next gen Z4 will be fitted with an electric hard-top.

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adoptgreyhounds - 1/19/2007 6:25:53 PM

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This is a proto for the Z10. rumor has it to look like a Gallardo.

EL34 - 1/19/2007 10:38:58 PM

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Maybe it the '09 Mustang.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/20/2007 11:49:39 AM

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LOL #1 we've already seen these exact pictures and #2 I think it's hilarious that nobody knows whether it's the Z4 or a bigger model.

I'd say it's much larger than the Z4. Look at the hood- can't you just imagine the M5's V10 in there?

Designer1 - 1/20/2007 4:14:57 PM

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The Z has been, and it looks like will always be ugly.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/20/2007 10:59:25 PM

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Well, I hope you don't have taste, then.

TimE - 1/20/2007 7:14:22 PM

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It's a Mk2 E89 Z4.

If you don't believe me do this test:

- compare the width of the prototype with the lenght of the license plate. EU license plate is exactly 520mm long (20.47").

You'll see the car is even a few cm narrower than the current Z4. So, definitely not a Z8 / Z9 - which will be almost the same size as MB SL-class.


PS: use this pics:
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Agent63 - 1/21/2007 7:11:07 AM

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DookietooSmelly - 1/19/2007 6:32:21 PM
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d nex z4 will b cull d z5

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what are you stupid? learn how to spell buddy.

Agent63 - 1/21/2007 7:12:00 AM

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Anyways, i dont know if this has what it takes to compete against an SL. It looks nothing luxurious even under that CAMO. It would be a sports roadster for sure but not a luxury gt like the SL is.

M53R - 1/21/2007 6:27:24 PM

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is it bmws 1st supercar or just a roadster?

S4cabriofoxone - 1/21/2007 11:45:58 PM

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OKAY, GO AWAY NOW.

I totally KNOW you're Lexus1. HORRIBLE grammar. I'd never type like that.