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A Sportier Z4 Successor On the Way?
The current Z4 (E89) looks the part, but a prevailing sentiment among auto enthusiasts seems to be that its performance and driving dynamics do not quite live up to its sporty looks. This may be changing ... CONTINUED
May 7 2012 | Comments (72)


Rumor: Z4 M Performance Model to Come With LCI Refresh
Is an M Performance Z4 model coming? Yes, if BMW insider Scott26's response to our M related interview at the 2012 NYIAS actually comes to fruition. This is what he had to say on the matter: "The forthcoming Z4 Life Cycle Impulse will see the Z4 35iS ... CONTINUED
Apr 6 2012 | Comments (98)


Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring
We bring some news directly from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. We had an opportunity to chat with BMW M President Dr. Friedrich Nitschke earlier today at the show and contrary to earlier reports from BMW insider SCOTT26, Dr. Nitschke ruled out M versions of the ... CONTINUED
Mar 6 2012 | Comments (111)


BMW 2011 Year In Review
Happy New Year to the entire BIMMERPOST community! As we cross over to a new year it's a fitting time for a recap of the past year. It was an amazing year for BMW, with the company hitting sales records and many new important models making ... CONTINUED
Jan 1 2012 | Comments (21)


Roadster Rumors: BMW Z3 (RWD) Resurrection Being Considered
With the Z2/Z1's move to the FWD UKL platform, the return of the BMW Z3 (RWD) is currently being considered. The new Z3 would come in traditional soft-top and coupe versions and would be based on the F20 1-series generation's modular platform. But it doesn't end there ... CONTINUED
May 31 2011 | Comments (62)


Rumors: BMW Z2 Coming as RWD or AWD, i8 V8 Model Axed
All auto manufacturer tries to keep new models they're working on a secret. Yet, there are cars virtually everyone knows about based on speculation or inside information. One of these cars is the BMW Z2 roadster. The Z4 has long abandoned the niche the BMW Z3 ... CONTINUED
Apr 29 2011 | Comments (37)


Turbo I4 Switchover Dates and Current 3-series, M3, and 1-series Production End Dates
On the heels of the big BMW turbo 4-cylinder news yesterday, SCOTT26 has provided some dates for the switchover of certain BMW models from the current inline 6-cylinder to the new twinpower turbo I4 motor, as well as the end of production of the current 3-series, ... CONTINUED
Jan 19 2011 | Comments (63)


Reports: Base Z4 to get 4-cylinder Turbo to Replace 6-cylinder NA. 174hp and 235hp Models Coming.
Automobile has just tweeted some interesting news on the base Z4 which corroborates a recent report from a ZPOST member. If these reports are correct, the base BMW Z4 will soon be powered by two turbo 4-cylinder variants (sDrive20i and 28i) instead of the current naturally ... CONTINUED
Jan 11 2011 | Comments (97)


Rumor: E89 Z4M Is Inevitable
According to insider Scott26, an M version of the current second generation Z4 is inevitable. By late 2012 there will be no compact-medium car for the M division as the 1M and current M3 will both have stopped production and new versions not yet here. That ... CONTINUED
Oct 6 2010 | Comments (166)


No ///M version of the E89 Z4
A BMW spokesman talking with iMotorMag states that there is no business case for making an M Roadster/M Coupe based on the Z4 due to the poor economic climate. However, the good news is that they do reveal that BMW is planning an ... CONTINUED
Mar 20 2009 | Comments (21)