2009 z4 m

professor · 08-19-2008, 03:08 AM

can anyone confirm what's the story with the 2009 edition z4 m?

i have heard several rumors ranging from -
-there will be no 2009 m version of the z4
-it will get the new m3's v8
-there will be just one model; no coupe, just a roadster with a hard retractble top
-all production is to be shifted from the US to Germany

anyone care to dispell the rumors and state some facts? thanks.

123D-M · 08-19-2008, 03:27 AM

Can confirm production will be shifted from US to Germany to free up production capacity in Spartanburg for the X6 and new X3.

Don't know about the other questions.

BForbes · 08-19-2008, 10:14 AM

Those ''in the know'' have stated that it will be lighter. I also hear that the N54 will get a progressive bump in power. I wouldnt listen to anything on the Z4M right now. BMW denied up until the end that the current version wouldnt get one....and it DID.

The factory performance version of the 1er and the new TTI6 Z4 is what I'm holding out for.

emm3tt · 08-19-2008, 01:07 PM

I was under the impression that the Z4 M was cancelled for '09 because the S54 won't meet emissions standards, and it would more or less be replaced by a Z4 35si with the N54.

BForbes · 08-19-2008, 01:12 PM

Emmett, the Z4 with the N54 wont cut it as a performance model. An M3 would still eat it for lunch. I would expect the performance of the TTI6 to be on par, if not a smidge better than the 135i. They are making X5-M, X6-M, etc. There is no excuse whatsover to not have a Z4M. NONE.

emm3tt · 08-19-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BForbes

Emmett, the Z4 with the N54 wont cut it as a performance model. An M3 would still eat it for lunch. I would expect the performance of the TTI6 to be on par, if not a smidge better than the 135i. They are making X5-M, X6-M, etc. There is no excuse whatsover to not have a Z4M. NONE.

The N54 Z4 is not going to be an M. It's going to be a 35si. :smile: I bet we don't see another Z4 M until the new model when they can shoehorn the S65 in it.

BForbes · 08-19-2008, 01:46 PM

^^I never said it would an M. Many say the N54 would be potent enough but I disagree. You are correct in saying a Z4M is waaaays away.

bigslick82 · 08-19-2008, 10:06 PM

Doesn't the m division take the base car, strip it and do whatever the heck they want? If they get their hands on the n54... :thumbup:

xLOKOx · 08-19-2008, 10:32 PM

Talking about z4 M. I didn't know there was one w/ hard top until i saw one when in was driving through BMW dealer. It looks AWESOME!!! the tag was $54K, i think...here are some pics....

professor · 08-20-2008, 01:13 AM

thanks for this information but you pose new questions. an n54 in a z4 is not a step up from the current z4m, but i was so hoping the rumor of the v8 from the m3 ending up there was true!! looks like there is nothing to do but wait for more info from the grapevine on this.....

123D-M · 08-20-2008, 02:56 AM

Nice coupe but that's not a Z4 M. Just a Z4 3.0si I imagine. Z4 M has quad pipes.

Robert · 08-20-2008, 03:41 AM

And it's not a Z4M coupe, it's a M coupe. I have heard there were great deals to be had on them when 1 was released. I think few people got M couple out the door for 44k.

Heinzftw · 08-20-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by robert

And it's not a Z4M coupe, it's a M coupe. I have heard there were great deals to be had on them when 1 was released. I think few people got M couple out the door for 44k.

As robert stated. Many members on 1addicts have managed to get new Z4M out the door for the low 40's. If I had the money and practicality was not necessary I would be all over this. :thumbup:

Jack in Jax · 08-20-2008, 09:24 AM

"We can see enough of this prototype Z4 roadster testing at the Nurburgring to tell that it is slightly larger than the current car and features a retractable steel roof...adding weight and complexity. No surprises: The 3.0, six-cylinder engines for this [U.S.] market will include the normally aspirated N52 and the N54 twin-turbo. European customers can specify a diesel. The series production version will bow at next year's Frankfurt extravaganza; a year later, M versions get the M3's S65 4.0-liter V8. Production moves from Spartanburg SC to Regesnburg, Germany. No word yet about a coupe."

'Heard on the Strasse' column
Roundel, August '08 (p. 30)

emm3tt · 08-21-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by robert

And it's not a Z4M coupe, it's a M coupe.

BMW would beg to differ :wink:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...e/default.aspx

BForbes · 08-21-2008, 03:39 PM

An M3's motor in this car would be monstrous. GO BMW.

bigslick82 · 08-21-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BForbes

An M3's motor in this car would be monstrous. GO BMW.

+1 - It would be the Corvette killer!

MVF4Rrider · 08-22-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Heinzftw

As robert stated. Many members on 1addicts have managed to get new Z4M out the door for the low 40's. If I had the money and practicality was not necessary I would be all over this. :thumbup:

Those were 07 models, which were new, but as 07s they have depreciated too so they should be discounted. Still, I would have jumped on it as well instead of having to order an 08. But thanks to military pricing, my price wasn't too bad.

MVF4Rrider · 08-22-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by emm3tt

BMW would beg to differ :wink:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...e/default.aspx

You beat me to it. Of course BMW has to distinguish it from the previous (Z3) M Coupe.

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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Emmett, the Z4 with the N54 wont cut it as a performance model. An M3 would still eat it for lunch. I would expect the performance of the TTI6 to be on par, if not a smidge better than the 135i. They are making X5-M, X6-M, etc. There is no excuse whatsover to not have a Z4M. NONE. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	thanks for this information but you pose new questions. an n54 in a z4 is not a step up from the current z4m, but i was so hoping the rumor of the v8 from the m3 ending up there was true!! looks like there is nothing to do but wait for more info from the grapevine on this.....
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