Will 335i engine be used in 2009 Z4?

bmwracer007 · 05-20-2008, 10:14 PM

Recently, I test drove a 2008 Z4 coupe 3.0si and a 2008 135i back-to-back. The difference between engines was significant, with the 135i being very responsive and stronger throughout the entire range of RPM. To me, it would be a perfect fit in the new Z4. Does anyone have any info on this possibility?

Is there any info out there on what BMW might use to power the "M" ? (Perhaps a higher output version of the same engine?)

Finally, are there any pictures of the new Z4 coupe?

I just joined, so thanks for your help!

SunnyD · 05-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Most likely the answer is yes, BMW will use the N54 engine in the new Z4, and perhaps will use the S65 engine in the M variant later on down the road.

See this thread regarding the next generation Z4: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143545

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 02:03 AM

I hope they use the turbo engine next year! I would so totally get one. And imagine, a Z4 with 300 hp turbo engine with incentives...yeah baby!!

Dammmittt · 05-21-2008, 09:55 AM

Patience grasshoppers.

mPlasticDesign · 05-21-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by yoyeewee

..... imagine, a Z4 with 300 hp .....yeah baby!!

Gee, I can't imagine a Z4 with 300hp, that would be awesome!!! Even better would be 330!

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Gee, I can't imagine a Z4 with 300hp, that would be awesome!!! Even better would be 330!

well...i can imagine a Z4 with 300hp, just test drive a M Roadster with 330hp. but in the M Roadster you really have to wind up the engine and it's a very coarse engine. the twin-turbo i feel is much more torquey and smoothy than the M 6-cylinder. plus, it'd be great if you can get the 300hp turbo for $6k to $8k less than a M Roadster! (that's going based on today's prices for a Z4 3.0si vs M Roadster.

Dammmittt · 05-21-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoyeewee

well...i can imagine a Z4 with 300hp, just test drive a M Roadster with 330hp. but in the M Roadster you really have to wind up the engine and it's a very coarse engine. the twin-turbo i feel is much more torquey and smoothy than the M 6-cylinder. plus, it'd be great if you can get the 300hp turbo for $6k to $8k less than a M Roadster! (that's going based on today's prices for a Z4 3.0si vs M Roadster.

He has an M Coupe...or did you already know that?

mPlasticDesign · 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by yoyeewee

well...BLAH i can imagine a Z4 with BLAH 300hp, just test drive a M Roadster with 330hp. BLAH but in the M Roadster you really have to wind up BLAH the engine and it's a very BLAH coarse engine. the BLAH twin-turbo i feel is much more torquey and smoothy than the M 6-cylinder. plus, it'd be great if BLAH you can get the 300hp turbo for $6k to $8k BLAH less than a M Roadster! (that's going based on today's BLAH prices for a Z4 3.0si vs M Roadster.

Hmmmm, the only thing I got from all that is I need to go get a smoothie from Jamba Juice!
......more torquey and smoothy LOL

ATX750i · 05-21-2008, 08:19 PM

ROFL!!!!!!!

yoyeewee · 05-21-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Hmmmm, the only thing I got from all that is I need to go get a smoothie from Jamba Juice!
......more torquey and smoothy LOL

oooopsy, my bad. i was typing this when i was at work so i was MULTI-TASKING and not SPELL-CHECKING.

i'm going to get a SMOOTHY now, thanks for mentioning it.

Dieselino · 05-21-2008, 09:18 PM

Id be really shocked/surprised if it wasnt used in the next Z.

Dammmittt · 05-21-2008, 09:47 PM

Can't we all just get along?

plasmasmp · 05-22-2008, 04:06 AM

N/A FTW - Especially for the gas companies

AWM3 · 05-23-2008, 02:55 AM

I have cars with both engines. It's kind of a pointless argument since the S54 is history. But anyway the N54 is more torquey and the S54 is more smoothey. The N54 has lots of power at low RPM and feels like a small V8. It drops off quickly over 6000 RPM. The S54 feels like a highly tuned race engine (which it is) and feels better and better all the way to 8000 RPM. The N54 would be a perfect choice for the new Z4 but probably not the M version.

blue-coupe · 05-23-2008, 10:27 AM

If you look closely at these photos, you should see that the next Z4 has the same exhaust system as the 335. That seems like a slam dunk.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134665

Maybe they'll keep the NA engines for the Z2.

Dammmittt · 05-23-2008, 11:01 AM

It also looks like ACS wheels on the car, could be a loaner from BMW to ACS to get some testing done for aftermarket parts (like exhaust) in time for the release...

Engineer Daddy · 05-23-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by plasmasmp

N/A FTW - Especially for the gas companies

Newbie question here....what is FTW?

Dammmittt · 05-23-2008, 02:21 PM

F the world

mPlasticDesign · 05-23-2008, 04:46 PM

Don't listen to him

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engineer Daddy

Newbie question here....what is FTW?

I prefer FTMFW....For The Major F**kin Win!!!

Hawkeye · 05-27-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engineer Daddy

Newbie question here....what is FTW?

For The Win. Along the lines of Hellz Yeah! or Awesome!... but better.

Dammmittt · 05-27-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

For The Win. Along the lines of Hellz Yeah! or Awesome!... but better.

I think using any version of it shows that you're an internerd

mazzawi · 05-28-2008, 05:16 PM

I think we'll know what they are planning when we see what they put in the 1 seriers M.
cause the 135 already has the N54
I doubt they will put the S52 in there.
and I doubt they will put an S65

so what will they put? would tell us a lot about the direction M is taking.
my guess is a tuned N54 and say hello to FI

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AWM3 BMW Fan 11 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3, Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia, USA iTrader: (0)	I have cars with both engines. It's kind of a pointless argument since the S54 is history. But anyway the N54 is more torquey and the S54 is more smoothey. The N54 has lots of power at low RPM and feels like a small V8. It drops off quickly over 6000 RPM. The S54 feels like a highly tuned race engine (which it is) and feels better and better all the way to 8000 RPM. The N54 would be a perfect choice for the new Z4 but probably not the M version.
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