BMW Z2: 2.0L 4 Cyl - Coming 2010

Sky Guy · 09-30-2006, 02:29 PM

Road and Track's Nov isssue has an article on BMW's z2 starting in 2010. It will be lighter and have a smaller engine than the z4. Engine will be 2L, 4Cyl, like the sky. There will be a turbo version, like the sky. It will have a manual top, like the sky. See a pattern anyone? I guess BMW is following in the steps of the Sky, S2k, and Miata. The Z2 will replace the Z4. Now we just need to figure out how to make the Sky 1000 lb ligher like the z2, and we'll be in great shape. The Sky still wins in my book though. The looks and "personality" of the Sky are much more pleasing to me

Base 2.0L 4 Cyl: 140 hp
Turbo Version: 270 hp
Wt: 2000lbs

Slade · 09-30-2006, 03:44 PM

Im Sure the Sky Redline will Totally beat the BMW in price and replacement parts & labor n what not.

too right!!

Antonio · 09-30-2006, 04:17 PM

i actually don't like the looks that much. One thing that kills it for me is the big giant BMW emblem on the side panels of the car. Granted it's a concept drawing.

**Rustyknight** · 09-30-2006, 04:37 PM

Is it just me or doesn't the bmw look alot like a Buick

Angelqute1 · 09-30-2006, 04:39 PM

That's fugly!

jacwag · 09-30-2006, 04:49 PM

Don't like it but have you seen the Gull Wing door hinges at Kappasphere for the sky and solstice, out of sight, having them installed in the spring.

Angelqute1 · 09-30-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jacwag

Don't like it but have you seen the Gull Wing door hinges at Kappasphere for the sky and solstice, out of sight, having them installed in the spring.

Don't like those either.

James L. Lee · 09-30-2006, 05:46 PM

About time BMW made a more price competitive roadster...I know that is an artists rendition but...yuck...

I hope not. I had a Z3 and loved the looks, the power, and handling...even the "hand powered" top. I have never liked the Z4...to many angles and power on the 3.0i is just over 200 hp...but the cost is astronomical. No thanks I will wait for my Sky Red Line...

brentil · 09-30-2006, 11:36 PM

I don't think a Z2 would ever replace a Z4, it might supliment it as an additional car. That's if such a car ever exists and ever comes to the USA.

JRinKY · 09-30-2006, 11:40 PM

Correct, brentil. The Z2 was announced as an entry-level car, slotted in under the Z4.

C20LET_50 · 10-01-2006, 10:19 AM

If BMW decided to produce the Z2 it will be an extension of the Z-Family.

Here are some provisional data:

Model...................Z2................Z4(new)........Z8(new)

Wheelbase (m/").....2.4/94.5........2.5/98.4........2.7/106.3
Length (m/")..........3.9/153.5.......4.1/161.4......4.5/177.2
Heigth (m/")..........1.25/49.2.......1.3/51.2........1.3/51.2

Engines:

• Z2 1.8i, 150 hp, 6-Speed
• Z2 2.0i, 200 hp, 6-Speed
• Z2 2.0iS (Soft-Turbo level I), 250 hp, 6-Speed, or double clutch paddle shifter
• Z2 M (HP-Turbo level II), 300 hp, 6-Speed, or double clutch paddle shifter

Here is an article in german Autobild week 28/2006:

http://www.autobild.de/erlkoenige/ne...tikel_id=12010

In german but with some more pics

skyfan · 10-01-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRinKY

Correct, brentil. The Z2 was announced as an entry-level car, slotted in under the Z4.

JRinKY is correct. BMW will continue to produce the Z4 to compete with Porsch, etc. The Z2 will be introduced to compete with the Miata, Solstice, etc. Incidently I recently spent two weeks traveling in Germany and guess what. For every Z3 or Z4 I saw I saw five Miatas. There is a Miata dealer in every little burg. The Miata is a very popular car in Germany. Perhaps that is why BMW wants to come out with a scaled down version?????

C20LET_50 · 10-01-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James L. Lee

About time BMW made a more price competitive roadster...I know that is an artists rendition but...yuck...

I hope not. I had a Z3 and loved the looks, the power, and handling...even the "hand powered" top. I have never liked the Z4...to many angles and power on the 3.0i is just over 200 hp...but the cost is astronomical. No thanks I will wait for my Sky Red Line...

The look is a question of taste, but maybe BMW could get some more US customers if they would offer the low price Z4 2.0L 4 cylinder engine with 150 hp, which is available in Europe (but build in Spartanburg).
Manual tranny only, no A/C (but possible as option) and 10,000 € less then the 3.0SI.

deluke · 10-01-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustyknight

Is it just me or doesn't the bmw look alot like a Buick

I kind of like it. Only my opinion.

Graysky · 10-01-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deluke

I kind of like it. Only my opinion.

Not bad for photoshop

Slade · 10-02-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deluke

I kind of like it. Only my opinion.

I like it for a Buick, but looks Way too much like the Sky.

It's Defenitly a Photoshopped Sky.

skybuy · 10-02-2006, 11:33 AM

love my sky, but bmw quality is much better. too many little cheap parts on this sky. the top is lame, and the plastics are low quality. but for 25k this is what u get....

i would get this new bmw over the sky in a second....

looks great......

09-30-2006, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sky Guy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 94 My Photos: (0)	BMW Z2: 2.0L 4 Cyl - Coming 2010 Road and Track's Nov isssue has an article on BMW's z2 starting in 2010. It will be lighter and have a smaller engine than the z4. Engine will be 2L, 4Cyl, like the sky. There will be a turbo version, like the sky. It will have a manual top, like the sky. See a pattern anyone? I guess BMW is following in the steps of the Sky, S2k, and Miata. The Z2 will replace the Z4. Now we just need to figure out how to make the Sky 1000 lb ligher like the z2, and we'll be in great shape. The Sky still wins in my book though. The looks and "personality" of the Sky are much more pleasing to me Base 2.0L 4 Cyl: 140 hp Turbo Version: 270 hp Wt: 2000lbs Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sky Guy - Red Line, Auto, Silver Pearl w/Red Leather 6 CD Monsoon and Chrome 18" - Received 6/22/07 Dejon Intercooler Clifford Matrix 50x + 210C GPS Tracking Madico Windshield Protection+ 3M Clearbra Passport 8500x50 + Z3 Laser Shifter

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Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 1,632 My Photos: (6)	i actually don't like the looks that much. One thing that kills it for me is the big giant BMW emblem on the side panels of the car. Granted it's a concept drawing. __________________ HAD - '07 Redline -292 whp & 327 wtq - SOLD :( HAVE - '02 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - STOCK....for now http://youtube.com/profile?user=talkaboutblue NASSOA Founding Member

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Rustyknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 837 My Photos: (9)	Is it just me or doesn't the bmw look alot like a Buick __________________ Rusty Bluestone Sky Black Leather and Roof Serial #11805 - Traded 8-2-2007 Midnight Blue RL Black Leather and Roof Serial #05941 - Picked Up 8-20-2007 What is the source of your user name: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8236

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Angelqute1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,045 My Photos: (11)	That's fugly! __________________ Angelqute1 Silver Graphite Dynomax Cat Back Exhaust Limited Slip Differential Stubby Antenna Cold Air Intake 20" Foose Wheels Nitto Tires http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2398780

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James L. Lee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 218 My Photos: (0)	About time BMW made a more price competitive roadster...I know that is an artists rendition but...yuck... I hope not. I had a Z3 and loved the looks, the power, and handling...even the "hand powered" top. I have never liked the Z4...to many angles and power on the 3.0i is just over 200 hp...but the cost is astronomical. No thanks I will wait for my Sky Red Line... __________________ Jim Ordered 4/14/06 In the garage 1/12/07 Red Line Manual Chrome Alloy Wheels Color: Bluestone Black Premium Leather CD/Ipod Monsoon 2002 BMW Z8 - Silver Pearl-red/black interior 2006 BMW 530 XiT - sport wagon, dark green-tan interior

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09-30-2006, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slade First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 411 My Photos: (0)	Im Sure the Sky Redline will Totally beat the BMW in price and replacement parts & labor n what not. too right!!

09-30-2006, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
jacwag First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 125 My Photos: (3)	Don't like it but have you seen the Gull Wing door hinges at Kappasphere for the sky and solstice, out of sight, having them installed in the spring.

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brentil Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,351 My Photos: (90)	I don't think a Z2 would ever replace a Z4, it might supliment it as an additional car. That's if such a car ever exists and ever comes to the USA. __________________ 2006 Solstice, Mysterious [sold] - Born Sept 8th, 2005 2007 Solstice GXP, Mean - Born Nov 17th, 2006

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JRinKY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,390 My Photos: (0)	Correct, brentil. The Z2 was announced as an entry-level car, slotted in under the Z4. __________________ John Lexington, KY VIN 00252 2.4 Manual Midnight Blue

10-01-2006, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
C20LET_50 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dortmund - Germany Posts: 422 My Photos: (4)	Z-Family If BMW decided to produce the Z2 it will be an extension of the Z-Family. Here are some provisional data: Model...................Z2................Z4(new)........Z8(new) Wheelbase (m/").....2.4/94.5........2.5/98.4........2.7/106.3 Length (m/")..........3.9/153.5.......4.1/161.4......4.5/177.2 Heigth (m/")..........1.25/49.2.......1.3/51.2........1.3/51.2 Engines: • Z2 1.8i, 150 hp, 6-Speed • Z2 2.0i, 200 hp, 6-Speed • Z2 2.0iS (Soft-Turbo level I), 250 hp, 6-Speed, or double clutch paddle shifter • Z2 M (HP-Turbo level II), 300 hp, 6-Speed, or double clutch paddle shifter Here is an article in german Autobild week 28/2006: http://www.autobild.de/erlkoenige/ne...tikel_id=12010 In german but with some more pics __________________ Nico Waiting for the Opel GT Colour not yet decided Helmut Herrmann Robert Tiede RIP (*15.5.1950 - † 11.5.2007)

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skybuy First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LOST ANGELES Posts: 171 My Photos: (0)	bmw rules love my sky, but bmw quality is much better. too many little cheap parts on this sky. the top is lame, and the plastics are low quality. but for 25k this is what u get.... i would get this new bmw over the sky in a second.... looks great...... __________________ Black w/Red Leather Auto XM LSD Monsoon

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