BMW's Z3 close to production now
04-03-2002, 03:42 PM
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BMW's Z3 close to production now
First let me say that this car will probably be names the Z5 or some other name other than the Z3.
The car will be introduced in the Paris auto show in September of this year.
Engines will start with a 2 liter 143 HP, 2.5 liter 190 HP and the 3.0 liter which will be making at least 235HP (10 HP bump over the current engine). A year later the will put the M3's engine in the car making 333HP.
The car will be introduced in the Paris auto show in September of this year.
Engines will start with a 2 liter 143 HP, 2.5 liter 190 HP and the 3.0 liter which will be making at least 235HP (10 HP bump over the current engine). A year later the will put the M3's engine in the car making 333HP.
04-03-2002, 03:44 PM
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That's actually better-looking than I had expected. No parking lights over the headlights, trunk looks OK, "flame-surfacing" kept to a minimum.
I'd still take an S2000 over a Z3 in a heartbeat.
I'd still take an S2000 over a Z3 in a heartbeat.
04-03-2002, 05:02 PM
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not if it comes with the M3 engine i hope.
not if it comes with the M3 engine i hope.
you can buy one now with the current M3 engine
Wonder what the M editon will look like for the next gen Z3.
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04-03-2002, 05:15 PM
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I like it, but the base engine needs more than 143hp...typical BMW.
I like it, but the base engine needs more than 143hp...typical BMW.
04-03-2002, 05:27 PM
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I don't know if I am alone here, but I think BMW is going the wrong way fast with their styling.
I don't know if I am alone here, but I think BMW is going the wrong way fast with their styling.
04-03-2002, 06:11 PM
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From the BMW boards that I now frequent, that is a copmuter enhanced photo and not the real thing. There was a spy shot posted there not too long ago and it was by far MUCH uglier. You can only hope that the one before you is the one that will actually make it to production.
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BMW needs to come out with an automatic hard top convertible like Mercedes. Imagine an M3 convertable with an automatic hard top. It would be the greatest car ever! Well, under $50,000 anyway.
04-03-2002, 07:59 PM
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Originally posted by Acura3.0CLP
who is your source, Gavriil?
who is your source, Gavriil?
04-03-2002, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
I like it, but the base engine needs more than 143hp...typical BMW.
I like it, but the base engine needs more than 143hp...typical BMW.
04-03-2002, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by 2001AudiS4
I don't know if I am alone here, but I think BMW is going the wrong way fast with their styling.
I don't know if I am alone here, but I think BMW is going the wrong way fast with their styling.
04-03-2002, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by bordeauximaging
BMW needs to come out with an automatic hard top convertible like Mercedes. Imagine an M3 convertable with an automatic hard top. It would be the greatest car ever! Well, under $50,000 anyway.
BMW needs to come out with an automatic hard top convertible like Mercedes. Imagine an M3 convertable with an automatic hard top. It would be the greatest car ever! Well, under $50,000 anyway.
04-03-2002, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by bordeauximaging
BMW needs to come out with an automatic hard top convertible like Mercedes. Imagine an M3 convertable with an automatic hard top. It would be the greatest car ever! Well, under $50,000 anyway.
BMW needs to come out with an automatic hard top convertible like Mercedes. Imagine an M3 convertable with an automatic hard top. It would be the greatest car ever! Well, under $50,000 anyway.
BTW, mercedes has that title already with the SL55 as greatest car ever.
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Originally posted by cob3683
They are, called the 6 series. Will be out sometime next year. but it wont be under 50, thats for sure.
BTW, mercedes has that title already with the SL55 as greatest car ever.
They are, called the 6 series. Will be out sometime next year. but it wont be under 50, thats for sure.
BTW, mercedes has that title already with the SL55 as greatest car ever.
04-03-2002, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by Acura3.0CLP
According to this month's Car and Driver, the 6 series will be an SL competetor, but it will NOT have a hardtop!
According to this month's Car and Driver, the 6 series will be an SL competetor, but it will NOT have a hardtop!
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