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2009 BMW Z4 with new Folding Hardtop

Beemerfan — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:22:11 +0000

The Detroit Car Show will witness the unveiling of the first BMW roadster to have a retractable hardtop. The contraption highlights a two-piece aluminum that can be retracted and reinstalled in 20 seconds.

The foldable top retreats into a compartment that was specifically designed to meet the low-slung form and proportion of the BMW architecture.

The top model of the Z4 release, the sDrive35i will have a 3L direct injection, twin turbo power plant in its engine bay. It is capable of giving out 300 horsepower and a torque of 300 lb-ft. The sDrive30i, on the other hand, will sport a 255 horsepower, naturally aspirated 3.0L engine.

The two Z4 versions will come equipped with manual gearboxes with 6 speeds. The sDrive35i will have a dual clutch automatic transmission option that offers gut wrenching, seven speed experience. The sDrive30i will be offered with a six-speed automatic.

The sDrive35i version will blaze on the road from 0 to 60 mph n just 5 seconds.

Like its older brother Z3, the Z4 has an extended hood, marked wheel arches, and an excellent weight distribution at 50-50. The stock aluminum suspension can be boosted with a sport pack release that will give the car a better ride through adaptive suspension controlled by an electronic damping system.

TheZ4 is the first of its class to get the iDrive navigation system. The Z4 will come into production in Regensburg, Germany with the 3-series convertible with convertible hardtop.

The price tag for the sDrive35i starts at around $50K and the sDrive30i at $40K.

BMW Z2 Concept Car

Beemerfan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:00:25 +0000

The reactions to this BMW Z2 Concept Car design by Stéphane Vaillant I’ve found on the web were either extremely positive or accusing the designer of copying bits of the Nissan 350Z. The people who love this are right, the people who see a resemblance to the 350Z are idiots. Yes, it’s orange. Yes, that’s it. The roof-line is way more inspired by cars like the new Audi TT or the Audi R8 — but who can say that’s a bad thing keeping in mind these are some of the most beautiful production cars on the market…

It’s a audified version of the Z4 Coupe, and I’m loving it.

Great work Stéphane!

Project1 BMW 135i

Beemerfan — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:51:31 +0000

This Projekt1 BMW 135i is Plano, Texas’ Classic BMW’s attempt to maxing out the optional extras on the one-series coupe.

Expected price tag is about $55K which is pretty hefty for a 1-series if you ask me.

You can actually buy this one on ebay — current high bid is $43,000.

I kinda like it.

2009 BMW X6 – More Photos!

Beemerfan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:14:02 +0000

Found more photos of the 2009 BMW X6 on Jalopnik and as I’m assuming they didn’t take them themselves I’m here to spread the wealth… More on their post!

SICK!

BMW Concept CS

Beemerfan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:39:25 +0000

The BMW Concept CS is probably the sexiest BMW since the BMW M1. No kidding, this is a stormer, and it’s the kind of 4-door coupe that has what it takes to become a classic supercar too, in my opinion.

The interior is as excellent as the exterior, and that’s probably one of the reasons this car also has real potential in markets worldwide… Go for it, BMW!

Donating A BMW 850? No way!

Beemerfan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:41:24 +0000

I’m a big fan of car donation. I mean being able to qualify for a tax deduction for vehicle donations is great. It’s a good concept.

But I found this very very pretty BMW 850 on a donation website, and I was sickened.

GIVE IT TO ME DUDE!!!

Behind a BMW Z4 Coupe

Beemerfan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:47:48 +0000

Made this video from my own car. I realize it’s not the most exciting vid, but I LOVED that BMW Z4 Coupe. What a car — sexy, sleek and FAST.

I’ll take one!

Click here to view the embedded video.

More BMW M3 Convertible photos!

Beemerfan — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:05:52 +0000

We’ve seen the STUNNING BMW M3 Convertible for 2009 on BMWTalk.org before (actually only a couple weeks ago!), but today we’ve got some new and very sexy photos of this dream car for all of you to gaze at. I found these at The Winding Road, so they deserve all the Link Love they can get!

Click each of the smaller images to see the big ones!

What a ride…..

BMW M5 – Fastest saloon car on the planet

Beemerfan — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:52:41 +0000

This is one of the best car commercials I’ve ever seen. The first 50 seconds leave you wondering what the hell they’re trying to sell — and then comes the climax that leave you wanting to see so much more of this excellent piece of German mechanical genius.

The M5 is way over my budget — but I’m still a big fan. I hope to one day be able to buy an old one to have sit in my garage…

Pure love. Pure automobile. Enjoy!

Click here to view the embedded video.

The 2008 BMW M3′s first test

Beemerfan — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:17:27 +0000

This brand new 2008 BMW M3 looks awesome. 4.0l V8, 400HP on the back two wheels — that means this one drifts like a mother******!

The M3 looks like it’s just as much fun to drive as his predecessor – a true feast for anyone who likes GERMAN muscle over American muscle. What a test ride aye?

Click here to view the embedded video.