BMW Z2 with retractable doors ?

TJS · Post by **TJS** » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 10:46

I hope not !

Commercially it has to be too expensive and complex to build Z1 type doors for a modern "budget" roadster.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/08/repo ... va-reveal/

Racing Tortoise · Post by **Racing Tortoise** » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 11:38

They sound like a gimmick to attract attention - the article says it's just a concept.

I'm in favour of anything that boosts the profile of the Z1!!

BBZ149 · Post by **BBZ149** » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 11:38

I hope they never produce another car with Z1 type doors

Thats what makes the Z1 unique

Racing Tortoise · Post by **Racing Tortoise** » Thu 10 Feb, 2011 14:47

It would seem you were right: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArtic ... rs/255394/

benslick · Post by **benslick** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 01:05

That's very interesting as I was led to believe due to modern safety standards Z1 style doors would not be able to be reproduced on a new car. I guess time will tell?

Post by **Green Genie** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 14:14

How about this then a drop door 4 seater

...and now your family/dog can come to.

http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/

GG

BBZ149 · Post by **BBZ149** » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 18:23

I’m loving the first car in this video, you would probably get as many looks driving it as the Z1. It's so cute

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Holland Harry · Post by **Holland Harry** » Sat 12 Feb, 2011 10:09

I would love to see the Z2 get the doors from the Z1.

Budget M3 · Post by **Budget M3** » Sat 12 Feb, 2011 18:43

From the official BMW Press Release:

"The door concept is a particularly distinctive feature of the exterior of the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive. Developed with the innovative, electro-mechanical retracting door mechanism of the BMW Z1 in mind, which can be legally driven with its doors open, the idea has been extended and now finds application in the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive. Two sliding door elements - one inside, one outside - disappear into the bodywork of the vehicle when the door is opened, enabling entry. While the outer shell slides forward, the inner shell disappears into the rear area of the vehicle with a movement in the opposite direction. The BMW Vision ConnectedDrive can also be driven with the outer doors open, a central aspect of the vehicle."

So it appears that our beloved Z1 will remain the only vehicle whose doors slide down into the body of the vehicle... If BMW Vision ConnectedDrive ever gets the production green light, however, I still want one

Budget M3 · Post by **Budget M3** » Sat 12 Feb, 2011 18:55

duplicate post

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BMW Z2 with retractable doors ?

BMW Z2 with retractable doors ?

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