BMW to Unveil Hot Z4 M at Detroit Show

[BMWDave]

BMW to Unveil Hot Z4 M at Detroit Show
Date Posted 10-25-2005

MUNICH ? German sports car specialist BMW said Tuesday that it will formally introduce the much anticipated M edition of its Z4 roadster in early January at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The high-performance two-seater goes on sale in spring in North America and Europe. The company said prices in Germany will start at around $63,000, including tax.

BMW will install a high-output version of its twin-cam, 3.2-liter, inline six-cylinder engine, delivering 343 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the straight-six should propel the M roadster from zero to 60 miles per hour in just under 5 seconds. Top speed will be electronically limited to 155 mph.

To enhance traction and stability, BMW will fit the speed-sensitive variable differential lock from its M3, as well as dynamic stability control. The M roadster gets a new hydraulic power steering unit in place of the electric power steering on the standard Z4. BMW says the hydraulic unit is quicker and more precise. Brakes also are being upgraded.

What this means to you: Enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer for the hot-rod M version of BMW's Z4 roadster. Can a Z4 M Coupe be far behind?

[Raghavan]

OLD, and where's the coupe?

[BMWDave]

OLD, and where's the coupe?

No its not old, I believe these are the first official photos.  Think before you just respond.

[Raghavan]

OLD, and where's the coupe?

No its not old, I believe these are the first official photos.  Think before you just respond.

I saw it on C/D.

[SJ_GTI]

Looks okay, but I wish they would show it in a color other than red. I am not a fan of red cars for some reason. Other than Ferrari's and Corvette's I can't think of any car that looks good in red.

[TBR]

Looks okay, but I wish they would show it in a color other than red. I am not a fan of red cars for some reason. Other than Ferrari's and Corvette's I can't think of any car that looks good in red.

The only car I think looks good in red is the TSX, other than that I don't care for the color at all (dark, dark gray is my color   ). And, the Z4M and its specs look nice.

[93JC]

Looks okay, but I wish they would show it in a color other than red. I am not a fan of red cars for some reason. Other than Ferrari's and Corvette's I can't think of any car that looks good in red.

:o  :angry:



       

[BMWDave]

Lol, thats the first picture of your Cherokee that I have seen...Looks great!

[93JC]

I've posted it a few times over the last couple years.

[TBR]

The XJ and 1st gen GC also look good in red, I completely forgot about them

[93JC]

:o

[BMWDave]

Thats a crapload of km :o

[93JC]

[Raghavan]

I'd rather have an Exige.
Nice Cherokee though mark.

[TBR]

How many miles is that? About 225000?  

[93JC]

How many miles is that? About 225000?

Roughly, yeah.

[Raghavan]

Is that a 3 or 8 for the first digit?

[93JC]

Is that a 3 or 8 for the first digit?

3.

But give me another decade or so and I'll make it 8.    

[Raghavan]

Is that a 3 or 8 for the first digit?

3.

But give me another decade or so and I'll make it 8.  

IF your truck isn't a rust bucket by then.  

[93JC]

The Cherokee pwns. Cherokee pwns all.

[Raghavan]

The Cherokee pwns. Cherokee pwns all.

NOt the exige.  

[93JC]

Can the Exige do this:



?

[BMWDave]

Can the Exige do this:



?

Any more discussion of Exiges will be deleted.  Rag, I warn you!

[Raghavan]

Can your cherokee acellerate to 60 in under 5 seconds? Can it drift without tipping over? Is the best handling car on the market?

[Raghavan]

Can the Exige do this:



?

Any more discussion of Exiges will be deleted.  Rag, I warn you!

Dood,,, not cool. Marks Cherokee trolling, and your rockon ing him. <_<  

[93JC]

Can your cherokee acellerate to 60 in under 5 seconds? Can it drift without tipping over? Is the best handling car on the market?

No, yes, and it's one of the better SUVs.

[Raghavan]

Can your cherokee acellerate to 60 in under 5 seconds? Can it drift without tipping over? Is the best handling car on the market?

No, yes, and it's one of the better SUVs.

I'd like to see that drift.

[Raghavan]

BTW Mark, i have a vid of a modded GC acclererating from a stopilight. wanna see it?

[93JC]

I've probably seen it. '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited, right?

[Raghavan]

I've probably seen it. '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited, right?

Yeah. from the stoplight.