Final Current-Generation BMW Z4 Rolls off Production Line

[petrolhead]

This past Thursday the final BMW Z4 of the current generation rolled off the production line at BMW's Spartanburg manufacturing plant in North Carolina. It marks the end of an era for the facility which has built more than 200,000 Z4s over the past seven years with production being shifted over to Germany for the new model.
“It’s been a great car for the plant and although the BMW Z4 put us on the map, it doesn't define us” said Bobby Hitt, BMW Manufacturing spokesman referring to the future plans of the facility.
The plant is currently undergoing a massive $750 million expansion which will add a 1.2 million square foot assembly facility as well as expand the paint shop. The results will see the X5, X6 and the next generation X3 assembled at the plant.
The next generation model is expected to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, it may be unveiled as a concept version initially but as with previous BMW concepts (M3,X6), styling would not differ much come production time. BMW will continue to offer a large range of engines which will include the twin-turbo 3.0-liter from the 335i and the Z4 M is set to get the new 4.0 liter V8 from the M3. There are also rumours of a diesel being available.

[SewerSideUp]

Haissam !!

Now you can sleep happy !!

The M3's V8 dude !

[Bruno]

RIP

[Haissam]

Haissam !!

Now you can sleep happy !!

The M3's V8 dude !

if that happens, it'll be in 2011 or even 2012, i.e. 2-3 years after introducing next generation Z4.. and that'll be a folding hardtop Z4 so no more "real coupe" :)

the Z4MC i had will remain a classic :drool:

[SewerSideUp]

IF there was a true Z4MC again, would ya ???

[Haissam]

IF there was a true Z4MC again, would ya ???

i'd love to drive one for sure, but don't think i'd buy it..

if i were to buy a sports coupe again, it'll be a Carrera

[Moe]

i'd love to drive one for sure, but don't think i'd buy it..

if i were to buy a sports coupe again, it'll be a Carrera

+1

[Bruno]

now that's :ghey: if you tell me GT3 i will accept it but a regular one can't tempt me and will never do!

[Haissam]

now that's :ghey: if you tell me GT3 i will accept it but a regular one can't tempt me and will never do!

maybe when ur 28 you'll change your mind :rofl:

[Haissam]

this could be the next generation Z4.. to a certain extent :)

[petrolhead]

The next gen Z4 will be much bigger in size to compete with the SL-Class, probably similar in size to a 6er, so it might be called a Z6

[Haissam]

The next gen Z4 will be much bigger in size to compete with the SL-Class, probably similar in size to a 6er, so it might be called a Z6

i don't think this is still valid..

[SSense]

The next gen Z4 will be much bigger in size to compete with the SL-Class, probably similar in size to a 6er, so it might be called a Z6

If you're talking about competition with the SL65 AMG, the Black series, then hope BMW comes out with something which can really stand beside the AMG, cuz SL65 Black series is simply a monster

[RAFiK]

Haissam i suppose u knw tht the pics u posted are PS right ?

[sleepy740]

this could be the next generation Z4.. to a certain extent :)

if it is anything close to that, it will be my new favorite "new styled" bmw to date.

that looks awesome, and is way better looking than the current z4.

:D