BMW Z9 Prototype [Archive]

tunersteve

01-19-2007, 12:21 AM

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These are the latest spy photos from the streets of Munich and they appear to reveal the upcoming BMW Z9 roadster. Although at first glance, it may look like a next-generation Z4, the proportions on this prototype suggest a bigger, more substantial roadster along the lines of a Mercedes-Benz SL. Look closely and you can see a separate, blacked-out side window. The current Z4 uses a single pane for its ultra tight cabin. Also note the big dual exhaust pipes that suggest a possible V8 under its long hood. We haven't heard any firm dates on when this new roadster is expected to go on sale, but given how far along this prototype looks, a debut at next fall's Frankfurt auto show is possible.

mountjonas

01-19-2007, 12:39 AM

that camo makes it look like a viper.

Donas64

01-19-2007, 12:43 AM

It they don't do too much flame surfacing nonsense and they don't bangleize it, this ones got potential.

Shadow102

01-19-2007, 12:45 AM

wow looks like a TVR

tunersteve

01-19-2007, 01:49 AM

I believe there was a statement earlier last year that said they were planning on developing a roadster based closely to the 6 series. This could be it.

LinuxRacr

01-19-2007, 01:52 AM

that camo makes it look like a viper.

It's the camoflage panels.

GordonJ

01-19-2007, 04:28 AM

So will this replace the Z4 then?

I think I prefer the Z4's look alot more...

altspace

01-19-2007, 08:10 AM

BMW stepping it up with real camo.

Donas64

01-19-2007, 10:22 AM

wow looks like a TVR

I was thinking the same thing! But thats the body cladding and disguising I think.

Donas64

01-19-2007, 10:23 AM

So will this replace the Z4 then?

I think I prefer the Z4's look alot more...

Theres no way to tell. Its so camoflagued! Wait till you see the final product.

FreewheelBurner

01-20-2007, 02:14 PM

So will this replace the Z4 then?

I think I prefer the Z4's look alot more...

not likely, the Z8 didn't really replace the z3 and there was a very small niche market for them.

mikeyb

01-20-2007, 02:18 PM

The Z9 is filling the void the Z8 left in BMW's lineup. The Z4 is not going anywhere. BMW is also looking to market a Z2 roadster based on the 1 and 2 series.