The BMW Z4 3.0i (231Hp) got a brand new performance kit developed by the German tuner G-Power. The new kit gives an ASA T1-12 supercharger to the 3.0l straight-six engine. Featuring a complete exhaust system with racing-headers and catalysts and a new ECU system the engine performs now 375 hp at 6.450 rpm and 420 Nm torque at 4.650 rpm. With a sprint time from 0 to 100 km/h of 4.9sec and to 200km/h in 15.1 sec the new engine can race now the BMW Z4M. The top speed of the G-Power G4 is 300 km/h.
The conversion to the G-Power EVO III configuration costs around €18,850 or $29,900 and it also includes installation. The G-Power offers along with the kit a complete tuning program which includes: aerodynamic body kit, 20-inch light-alloy wheels, suspension modifications, high-performance brake system with eight-piston fixed callipers and 380 x 34mm brake discs on the front axle and exclusive interior components
According to CarScoop, BMW will unveil a concept version of the future Z4 Roadster this fall. The concept will follow the X1 Concept and the luxury 7-Series that will debut at the Paris Auto Show. The debut will probably be made at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The production version of the next generation Z4 will debut next year at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In terms of design, expect the new Z4 Roadster to be partially inspired from the GINA Light Visionary model.
Here are the shots of the interior of BMW’s next Z4. Although it’s still partially shrouded by a dash cover, some evolutionary design changes are still very apparent.
A new steering wheel retains the spirit of the current Z4, but it has been redesigned to make room for more wheel-controlled buttons. The outer HVAC vent has also been repositioned to border the new Z4’s instrument binnacle, while the headlight switch moves wider and lower on the dash face.
The center console on the new Z4 is definitely significantly cleaner, with room for a proper arm rest and a couple of little cubby holes for oddments.
There is clearly no room for an e-brake handle between the seats and the transmission tunnel, so BMW’s solution is an open question.
The next generation BMW Z4 will be launched as a 2010, and according to the latest spy video the car will grow both in size, but also in price. It will feature the same shape to the current Z4 but will feature a new folding hardtop in lieu of the current fabric roof.
Under the hood there will be both twin-turbo and naturally-aspirated straight six engines; while the flagship M Roadster is likely to get a brand new high-performance turbo six with around 350hp.
BMW is offering a new exclusive Individual Edition for its Z4 Roadster for all sports car lovers. The new Z4 2.5i Individual Edition is powered by a six cylinder inline engine that delivers 177 hp.
The special edition is offered with special deep blue deep blue metallic paint and on the interior it features Oregon beige leather and aluminum. The sporty character is also given by the 17 inch light alloy wheels.
It comes equipped with heated seats, an integrated DVD-navigation system and a SCM alarm system. The Z4 2.5i Individual Edition is priced at 49,950 Euro (an increase of 4,870 Euro comparing to the standard version).
According to Auto Express the 2009 Z4 will be offered for the first time with folding metal roof, same way as its 3-Series Convertible big brother, plus its Mercedes SLK rival. Sales will begin in late 2009.
BMW will also add a new range of powerful engines for the sports car, including a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder unit.
It will also be possible that the Z4 to be offered with diesel power for the first time, too. And a flagship M model could get the new 4.0-litre V8 from the M3 – although a broad line-up of four-cylinder and normally aspirated six-cylinder petrol powerplants will continue to be offered.
All versions will be offered with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics programme, which helps to cut CO2 emissions and boost fuel economy with features such as an engine stop/start facility. Under the skin, the platform is shared with the latest-generation 3-Series, so the rear-wheel-drive Z4 will continue to provide driver-pleasing handling.
Spy photographers already caught on testing the all new 2009 Z4. And here’s an official image or just a new rendering of the future Z4, a hard top convertible, similar to the SLK, or the much cheaper Miata.
In our preview of the 2009 Z4 we were telling you that the future sports car will be powered by three different choices of engines, and another one more powerful will come after. The first one is a 2.0-litre direct-injection with an output of 185 hp. The second one is a direct-injection 2.5-litre Inline-6 with a power of 231 hp. The third one is a Turbocharged 3.0-litre direct-injection rated at 321 hp. The more powerful one is a high-revving normally aspirated 4.0-litre V8 with an output of 450bhp.
Swedish website sportbilen has caught the 2009 BMW Z4 on tape at a petrol station. The car was completely disguised and the photo quality isn’t good. Little can be seen but the long hood/short deck profile is evident. Synthetic body panels cover the length and breadth of the car which might mean the car has grown by an inch or two? Confusion continues as we look at the roof-hard top or soft top? BMW might give it the 3.0-liter straight sixes under the hood along with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. BMW’s twin-clutch gearbox may also find itself a spot on the new Z4. But one thing is certain-BMW haven’t looked beyond the existing Z4 for developing the next one.
BMW Australia today revealed the Z4 Edition Sport, a new limited edition that will go on sale for a price of $78,200 for the Z4 2.5si Roadster, $88,100 for the Z4 3.0si Coupe and $91,400 for the Z4 3.0si Roadster.
The limited edition models add significant extra equipment at the same price as regular Z4 2.5si and 3.0si models, enhancing the appeal of ownership via carefully selected colour and trim combinations as well as, in the Edition Sport, M Sport seats and an M Steering wheel.
The Edition Sport offers the choice of BMW Individual Bi-colour New England leather covering the M sport seats as well as Individual Bi-colour interior trim in combinations including Estoril Blue Dark / Anthracite / Black, Phoenix Yellow / Anthracite / Black, Silverstone / Anthracite / Black and Imola Red / Anthracite / Black. On the inside the Edition Sport comes with BMW Individual leather interior trim finishers, M sport seats and an M leather steering wheel. For the exterior, the Edition Sport offers a choice between Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Montego Blue, Space Grey and the previously unreleased Carbon Black.
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