Spy Shot - 400hp V8 Z4

[Kirby]

Now this would give the C6 a run. This was recently in a German auto magazine. It basically says:

"BMW is testing a 4.0 liter 400 hp V8 Z4 SMG. However, with the weak roadster market, they are trying to decide if it is worth building it. If they do it will be release in Spring 2005."

 

[Wallie05]

Sounds awesome. Though if they do build it, I hope it's not SMG only....

 

[Tom]

Do I spy M Wheels on that car? Nice find once again Kirby.

 

[Kilomph]

Any ideas on cost?

How would I go about getting a job testing out cars for BMW like that?

 

[Chesty Bonds]

If that only has an SMG gearbox too then i will be so angry. Why don't they just give us a manual tranny (or at least give us the option)! It's so much better and easier!!

 

[Kirby]

Part of the text (Wieviel darf er kosten) says they are trying to figure out what the price should be. The SMG would be the SMG from the new M3 (aus dem nachsten M3).

So what should the price be? They are offering big rebates as it is just to move the I6 models. I think they need to price it under $50K.

From what I have seen on TV, most of the test drivers typically have extensive racing experience. I think it would be very difficult to land a job as a test driver.

 

[bmw046series]

Holy crap, if thats true, looks like I'm getting a new car in Spring, - For Sale - 2003 BMW Z4 3.0 - Sterling Grey, Fully loaded Black Nappa Leather, Aluminum finish - 18" wheels - 15,000 miles. BEST OFFER! - Available in Spring!

 

[Big Daddy]

Nice, but I doubt they can do it for under 50k, if they did I would consider a sibling for the M roadster, heck I have an extra garage stall right now!

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

please....let is be relased!!! bring some power to the Z4

 

[///M SPEED]

That thing would dominate its class. That's lot of power from that car.......

 

[poboyis]

That thing would dominate its class. That's lot of power from that car.......

that power matched with that suspension in a roadster, *drool*

 

[finch]

how much do those things weigh..?

 

[bmw046series]

They may be doing this to "push" the new Porsche Boxster and the Merc SLK.

 

[bahnstormer]

smg3 on teh m5 is much better than the smg2 on the m3....
i think that this new z4 should have the smg3.....if not a stick =[

 

[///M SPEED]

smg3 on teh m5 is much better than the smg2 on the m3....
i think that this new z4 should have the smg3.....if not a stick =[

From what I have heard it is going to be the SMG off the new M3. That car is going to be a monster.

I wonder how much it is going to weigh my self....

 

[bmw046series]

No SMG, I Hate It!

The current Z4 3 liter weighs about 3020 lbs. and the 2.5 liter weighs 2932 lbs. I wanna say 3500 lbs. for the V8.

 

[Kirby]

Actually, I think it will weigh about the same as the 3.0L. I've been following a thread in a racing forum where a guy with an M3 is swapping the I6 out for a 4.4L V8 from a 740. The thread says that the V8 weighs 30 - 40 lbs less than the I6.

If you are interested in the V8 swap, read here. But note, this isn't an easy swap, if you get any ideas for your car!
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum//showthread.php?t=272547

 

[poboyis]

look at the Hartge 3-series. its got a 400hp 5.0 v8 (M5 motor), talk about an awesone car