BMW Z2 - still on schedule

[SSense]

Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that the BMW Z2 is still on schedule for an early reveal this year. If initially we believed that Tokyo Auto Show will have the honor to host the world premiere, we just learned that the car will be unveiled at the International Auto Show in Frankfurt.

BMW’s big push for a Compact Roadster and the utilization of Efficient Dynamics technology, will make the Z2 Roadster to be the first hybrid BMW Roadster in production. The Z2 will carry the eDrive badge, similar to the existing sDrive in the Z4 and xDrive in the SAV model.

Rendering by Mark Stehrenberger

BMW Z2 is built on the 1 Series platform and in contrast to the new Z4, it will use a soft top, with the precise scope of reducing weight. As we mentioned, the Z2 will be the first Hybrid Roadster, but BMW will not ignore their horsepower craving fans. Four-cylinder engines will make their way into the line-up, ranging from 1.8 to 2.o liter.

The BMW Z2 will take on the popular Mazda MX-5 and at a rumored price of $30,000, it will be interesting to see the consumers’ reaction.

[Haissam]

if this car makes it into production, i think bmw it will be the first to get a 2.0 twin turbo

[M_Powerholic]

That's interesting !

[Bruno]

looks better than the z4

[Amarant]

interesting

i think it will attract many

[hiten86]

more sporty that is!

[ahmad.alkhalil]

I like the drawing... hopefully it'll look somewhat similar to that one! :)

rims will be much smaller unlike the one in the pic

but still ok

i likes

[LSB_M3]

Looks nice, but i'm not into making so many lines of cars! u have the Z4, why the Z2? I see the concept behind it, but i just hate that when looking at a category of cars, lets say 4X4, its not only one exclusive choice like an X5 (only), its the X5, X3, X#, etc!!!
the categories should fall into a 2 seater sports car (eg. Z4), small car (eg. 3 series), mid size car (5 series), big car (eg. 7 series). Just about!
It used to feel good owning a Z3, or a Z4, felt unique! but having more of the same concept in a new line just takes away the excitement! My opinion of course ;)

[SSense]

Looks nice, but i'm not into making so many lines of cars! u have the Z4, why the Z2? I see the concept behind it, but i just hate that when looking at a category of cars, lets say 4X4, its not only one exclusive choice like an X5 (only), its the X5, X3, X#, etc!!!
the categories should fall into a 2 seater sports car (eg. Z4), small car (eg. 3 series), mid size car (5 series), big car (eg. 7 series). Just about!
It used to feel good owning a Z3, or a Z4, felt unique! but having more of the same concept in a new line just takes away the excitement! My opinion of course ;)

:iagree:

[Ayham]

I look at it from the perspective I use for looking at the the V8 M3....They had to do it to survive. Although too many cars, statistically, would mean more technical problems. However, if the Z2 lasts for a decade then it'd eventually be as solid as a 3 series.

[jeanloup]

looks better than the z4

Agreed

[Haissam]

looks better than the z4

more sporty that is!

Agreed

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rims will be much smaller unlike the one in the pic

but still ok

i likes

i think that's what makes it look good, those are 22's for god's sake!