Z4 Ms

KiMMMi · 07-13-2006, 01:29 AM

Does anyone know if BMW is thinking of putting the V8 into the new Z4 M's?

YYimports · 07-13-2006, 01:57 PM

man that'd be like too much engine for that car I think. read the reviews on the M-z4 coupe, that thing is already pretty hairy!

junaid786 · 07-13-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lost8found

man that'd be like too much engine for that car I think. read the reviews on the M-z4 coupe, that thing is already pretty hairy!

i agree. interesting question though. im sure if they had v8s the performance would be mind blowing, although theres not really any need for it or space

. the inline6 from the m3 is perfect for these cars i think.

yemenmocha · 07-20-2006, 12:57 PM

If it's true that the new M3 engine weighs LESS than the previous one, then it is certainly doable for the M Z4.

MPassion · 08-28-2006, 06:44 PM

As far as I know (can't remember source), there will be an Z4 with V8 in 2009!
Companies like Hartge - Germany, already build Z4's with 5 Ltr V8.
It has 400 hp and a torque of 500 NM

.
Also Hamann has a very fast version. However, I've red that it is hard to handle.
I'am convinced that BMW will build an V8-Z4 that will performe greatly and that it can be handled by any driver with a little (fast car) experience.
They very well know what they are doing!

Mikeobello · 08-31-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MPassion

As far as I know (can't remember source), there will be an Z4 with V8 in 2009!
Companies like Hartge - Germany, already build Z4's with 5 Ltr V8.
It has 400 hp and a torque of 500 NM

.
Also Hamann has a very fast version. However, I've red that it is hard to handle.
I'am convinced that BMW will build an V8-Z4 that will performe greatly and that it can be handled by any driver with a little (fast car) experience.
They very well know what they are doing!

Yep, also read it!

Mark · 08-31-2006, 05:07 PM

Agreed, if BMW follows its general pattern, it will put the engine into the Z4 after it debuts and is exclusive on the M3 for a year.

amdspitfire · 09-05-2006, 01:17 PM

m-coupe came with the s52 then later the s54 so this is very possible. The z4 with v8 will be a z8 killer

ynotony · 09-10-2006, 09:37 PM

I am sure the v8 will go in there. the z4 isn't a tiny small little car, it does weigh only a tick over 3000lbs but who says a v8 shouldn't go in there?

I have two neighbors with a Gallardo and a z4. they park next to eachother and are about the same size (and weight probably). The gallardo has like a v10 or something

. I see no problems with putting a v8 in the z4, except it might be faster than the m5, which BMW wouldn't want.

Of course, the gallardo is crazy and designed for 500hp

- much different than the z4. All i am saying is the size and weight of the z4 is no reason to restrict a v8. the z4 is the same size as the z8 i bet.

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YYimports First Lieutenant Drives: TitanSilver E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT Posts: 304 iTrader: (0)	man that'd be like too much engine for that car I think. read the reviews on the M-z4 coupe, that thing is already pretty hairy!

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yemenmocha Private First Class Drives: 06 M3 ZCP TiAg 6MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	If it's true that the new M3 engine weighs LESS than the previous one, then it is certainly doable for the M Z4.

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MPassion New Member Drives: Z4_3.0_Tuned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	As far as I know (can't remember source), there will be an Z4 with V8 in 2009! Companies like Hartge - Germany, already build Z4's with 5 Ltr V8. It has 400 hp and a torque of 500 NM . Also Hamann has a very fast version. However, I've red that it is hard to handle. I'am convinced that BMW will build an V8-Z4 that will performe greatly and that it can be handled by any driver with a little (fast car) experience. They very well know what they are doing!

08-31-2006, 05:07 PM	#7
Mark Administrator Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY / Philly / Boston Posts: 4,008 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [4.05]	Agreed, if BMW follows its general pattern, it will put the engine into the Z4 after it debuts and is exclusive on the M3 for a year.

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amdspitfire New Member Drives: 97 328is, 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	m-coupe came with the s52 then later the s54 so this is very possible. The z4 with v8 will be a z8 killer

09-10-2006, 09:37 PM	#9
ynotony Private First Class Drives: ZHP Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	I am sure the v8 will go in there. the z4 isn't a tiny small little car, it does weigh only a tick over 3000lbs but who says a v8 shouldn't go in there? I have two neighbors with a Gallardo and a z4. they park next to eachother and are about the same size (and weight probably). The gallardo has like a v10 or something . I see no problems with putting a v8 in the z4, except it might be faster than the m5, which BMW wouldn't want. Of course, the gallardo is crazy and designed for 500hp - much different than the z4. All i am saying is the size and weight of the z4 is no reason to restrict a v8. the z4 is the same size as the z8 i bet.