2012 BMW Z2 Roadster previewed

A new, entry-level roadster based on the 1-series and powered by a range of economical four-cylinder engines may be brewing at BMW.

The company's board of directors are expected to make a decision on the car by the end of the year, and if it's approved it could be in production in time for the 2012 model year.

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JRobUSC - 6/22/2009 11:02:13 AM

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with the new Z4 costing $50-70k there's certainly room in the model lineup for an entry level, lighter, cloth topped roadster that is more of a "pure" sports car and runs in the $30's.

dlin - 6/22/2009 2:28:46 PM

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That get to the issue of where you're gonna position 6 series. Conv 3 is 4 seats, roomier, hardtop, faster, and handles better. What's even worse is that 6 is plainly UGLY.

BMW's product lines is a mess now, reminding me of GM or TOYOTA :)

theoptimisticpessimist - 6/22/2009 3:53:38 PM

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Yes more sport cars and convertables are a bad thing for driving fans. get real.

pennfootball - 6/22/2009 10:39:56 AM

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I think they should keep to motorcycles

Steve - 6/24/2009 9:35:21 PM

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pennfootball writes "I think they should keep to motorcycles"

There are a lot of complaints about their motorcycles, too, including "polarizing" transformer styling (R1200RT), and more final drive failures than customers would like.

Johnny_Boots - 6/25/2009 8:46:07 AM

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Finally!!! a Z3 replacement since the Z4 moved upscale and out of many's price range. The Z3 was a classic in the British Sports car-sense.