New ///M Z4 Roadster

ZZZEMMCO · Post by **ZZZEMMCO** » Tue 25 Oct, 2005 13:36

New ///M Z4 for delivery in springtime say Autocar.Due to ever slowing sales AG have brought forward the launch or this 340bhp Roadster.Due to be shown at the Detroit show in January and production starting soon after.

10mm lower and 22mm longer, no extra bracing was required, and good news is that RunFlats are not being used.

0-60 5.0sec with 155 max.Price 38K +-.

AndyBass · Post by **AndyBass** » Tue 25 Oct, 2005 14:42

Yep, just saw that on the cover of Autocar. Wonder why they didn't go for the 400bhp V8.

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Tue 25 Oct, 2005 14:46

OK, I'm a believer now! Why? Because I'm number 2 on my dealers waiting list. Confirmed. The car is official and will be going into production in Jan for April delivery. Woo hoo!

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Tue 25 Oct, 2005 20:02

Yes - I'm No1 at my dealer and they phoned me today....oh er decision time

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Tue 25 Oct, 2005 21:05

I love the Z4 and I just couldn't miss this chance to own a 340BHP version. Roll on April.

Now, where is my piggy bank....

John Boy · Post by **John Boy** » Wed 26 Oct, 2005 07:07

Jules75 wrote: Now, where is my piggy bank....

In little pieces all over the floor I suspect!

You remind me of the Guy on the Remington adverts! To paraphrase "I liked the pictures/idea so much, I bought the car"

What colour you gonna get?

mattz4 · Post by **mattz4** » Wed 26 Oct, 2005 08:41

Here are some pictures of the z4m and z4 2006 models....

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/n ... 051025.002

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Wed 26 Oct, 2005 11:19

John Boy, was originally thinking of black with red leather, but the press shots of the Imola Red look very nice! Decisions, decisions....

John Boy · Post by **John Boy** » Wed 26 Oct, 2005 11:23

Imola Red with Black/Red Interior, MMMMMMM, Nice.

ZZZEMMCO · Post by **ZZZEMMCO** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 10:11

AndyBass wrote:Yep, just saw that on the cover of Autocar. Wonder why they didn't go for the 400bhp V8.

Engine bay too small for V8

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 10:47

ZZZEMMCO wrote:
AndyBass wrote:Yep, just saw that on the cover of Autocar. Wonder why they didn't go for the 400bhp V8.
Engine bay too small for V8

If Hartge can do surely the ///M Division can !!!

Zmeagol · Post by **Zmeagol** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 11:34

I think John was being sarcastic. There's tons of room--it's width that's needed. The problem is marketing and product positioning.

On the positive side, the performance will be all that's needed--more than Z3M roadster on a well sorted chassis--and it keeps the price reasonable.

Tim

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 12:15

Zmeagol, Are you tempted to upgrade?

BartS · Post by **BartS** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 14:54

Mmmm very nice indeed, I during Spokey's run also the story that the V8 did not fit in the engine bay.

However Tim's comment about product positioning and affordability do make sense to me.

Colour palette is still an issue for me on the Z4...I suppose you can always chose any colour under the "Individual" scheme, but forking out so much extra on a colour that used to be a standard ///M colour (eg. Estoril) does seem like a moneyspinning activity from BMW.

choices ...///M Z4 roadster or coupe.....? glad I can't afford the choice!

Jules is your beast "for sale" sign genuine?

Bart

Zmeagol · Post by **Zmeagol** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 15:28

I'm not tempted to upgrade; the 3.0 SMG is really quite quick. The tyres will need replacing shortly and I'm thinking of changing to Eagle F1 or similar.

I know for a fact that the V8 is a very easy fit in the engine bay; its shorter and wider than the M54 engine and the Z4 bay was designed to handle it.

Yes, colour palette is an issue, though I like Maldives Blue. Lack of colour choice was one of the reasons I waited until there was something I liked (Olivin). Having seen Estoril on the Z4 'in the flesh' I would advise against it, it looks rather brash. It will be interesting to see what the new Z4 colours look like: Monaco Blue, Flamenco Red, Silver Grey and Deep Green.

Tim

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Fri 28 Oct, 2005 15:37

BartS, yes, the for sale sign is for real. I placed my order with my dealer for the Z4M the instant the news got out. I'm number 2 in the queue at my dealer. Looking at around April delivery. Just in time for Highlander II!

Haven't advertised the current car yet, but if anyone wants to make at anytime, just PM me.

Mr Tim · Post by **Mr Tim** » Sun 30 Oct, 2005 17:34

yes pleaseeee

greg_ch · Post by **greg_ch** » Sun 30 Oct, 2005 20:36

Zmeagol wrote:I'm not tempted to upgrade; the 3.0 SMG is really quite quick.

The 3.0 SMG is quick, but I was disappointed not to see SMG as an option right at the beginning of the E85 M Roadster. Maybe for model year 07

AndyBass · Post by **AndyBass** » Mon 31 Oct, 2005 17:56

Product positioning and marketing?
Z4M roadster 340 BHP £38k
Alpina Z4 Roadster 300 BHP £35k?

stevo555 · Post by **stevo555** » Thu 03 Nov, 2005 15:28

the Alpina's only 0.3 seconds slower to 60mph, faster at the top end and more exclusive. I'm disappointed that the big V8 didn't go in-Hartge have done it after all no problems.....would've seriously considered it if they'd done that.
Not too sure if I'd want to change. I don't consider changing from Alpina to M an upgrade.........each have their own qualities. Mind you the E34 M5 I had for 18months was something else!!(though it did have some 'optional extras'!!).

TonyCal · Post by **TonyCal** » Thu 03 Nov, 2005 17:48

You are forgetting this one, Schnitzer topster v8
Sounds great as it drove past us returning to Aarchen from Spa.

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Thu 03 Nov, 2005 21:27

TonyCal wrote:Sounds great as it drove past us..

Looks stupid as it breezed past though I'll bet

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Sat 12 Nov, 2005 19:35

I've picked my options for the ///M now and I've been bumped to top of the queue.

Delivery not expected till June though.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat 12 Nov, 2005 21:31

Jules75 wrote:Delivery not expected till June though.

I know you can't wait but it is a nice month to pick up a new roadster.

Let us know when they start building it.

Nick.

ZZZEMMCO · Post by **ZZZEMMCO** » Tue 24 Jan, 2006 18:52

July deliveries for 3.0 265 bhp coupe @£31000, ZMCoupe with 338 bhp @ from £38000, 5sec 0-100kph.

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Tue 24 Jan, 2006 21:22

Nick wrote:
Let us know when they start building it.

Nick.

Car now in production. Mid march delivery date.

Zmeagol · Post by **Zmeagol** » Tue 24 Jan, 2006 22:09

So what colour did you go for?

Tim

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Wed 25 Jan, 2006 09:56

Imola Red with full black nappa interior.

greg_ch · Post by **greg_ch** » Wed 25 Jan, 2006 13:37

Jules75 wrote:Imola Red with full black nappa interior.

Nice option Jules. The full/extended leather option really finishes the car off nicely.

Jules75 · Post by **Jules75** » Wed 25 Jan, 2006 14:07

It sure does. It was an easy option to pick after seeing the full leather (New England) option on the 3.0i. Just makes it that little bit more special.

Simmer · Post by **Simmer** » Wed 25 Jan, 2006 14:40

You're most welcome

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