Here’s a performance tune with a difference. AC Schnitzer has pulled off quite an interesting conversion for its latest BMW Z4 project, called the ACZ4 5.0d. The most interesting part of the package is the engine. Instead of featuring a 2.5-litre straight-six petrol, AC has installed the awesome 3.0-litre triple-turbo […]
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BMW Z4 GTLM wears 3.0 CSL-inspired livery for 2015 Sebring 12hr
To help celebrate the legendary 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL and its successful racing career, BMW North America has revealed a special BMW Z4 GTLM racing car wearing iconic livery. The racer pays homage to BMW Motorsport’s first victory at Sebring some 40 years ago. BMW Team RLL will race two […]
BMW wants Z4 replacement by 2020, Toyota cooperation?
BMW has confirmed the brand is looking to replace its iconic Z4 roadster before the end of the decade, on the back of lackluster sales. Speaking with Automotive News Europe, BMW’s chief engineer Klaus Fröhlich confirmed the market segment that the Z4 fits in has changed since it entered the […]
2016 BMW M6 GT3 racer previewed, will replace Z4 GT3
BMW is planning to introduce a new racing car for GT3-class racing based on the BMW M6 coupe. It will replace the current Z4 GT3 car in the 2016 season. You don’t often see the M6 associated with any sort of motorsport, except as a pace car in some championships. […]
Carlex Design BMW Z4 shows off steampunk theme
Tuned BMW Z4s don’t seem all that common in the tuning scene, however, Carlex Design has come up with an interesting upgrade package which concentrates on styling, inside and out. The project starts with a matt black exterior wrap which gives the Z4 a dark and sinister look not usually […]
Rare 1958 BMW 507 Roadster fetches record $2.63M
An extremely rare 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster was sold at a recent RM Auctions event for a record US$2.4 million (around AU$2.63 million). The beautiful convertible is the precursor to all BMW roadsters, and you can see a clear relationship with even today’s Z4. With elegantly flowing body […]
Next BMW Z4 to be co-developed with Toyota, with hybrid
While there’s certainly been confirmation that BMW and Toyota will co-develop a future vehicle together, the vehicle model in question has always been a mystery. The latest rumours suggest the pair will work on the next-gen BMW Z4. BMW’s next-gen Z4 roadster is set to use lots of advanced technologies, […]
BMW-Toyota tie-up to spawn flexible new sports car platform – report
It’s no secret BMW and Toyota are partnering up to develop and share various technologies, however, there’s been some talk lately about the two companies building an entire vehicle platform together. More specifically, a sports car platform. A recent report by CAR magazine in the UK is suggesting the two […]