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SPY VIDEO: 2010 BMW Z4 replacement at the 'Ring
UPDATE: Video removed at request of spy videographer. Click here to view.
BMW is hard at work on the replacement for the current Z4 roadster, and a developmental test mule has been caught on video running laps around the vaunted Nurburgring. Despite the heavy camouflage, we can tell from the footage – which seems to follow the test mule around the Ring and into a nearby garage with conspicuous "look at me" accuracy – that the new roadster, due in 2010, will retain the current model's long nose and short rear decklid. Styling is expected to follow the theme set down by the Concept CS unveiled in Shanghai last year, but the real clincher is that the new roadster will feature a retractable hard top. That means it will be heavier than the outgoing model, but will keep up on the marketplace with hard-top competition from above (Mercedes SLK) and below (Mazda MX-5). Follow the jump to watch the video.
[Source: Motor Authority via PistonHeads]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tenfifteen 8:33AM (5/01/2008)
Cue whining about heavier cars.
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Brett- BMW Advo 1:09PM (5/01/2008)
looks much bigger/heavier than the current Z4...
looking forward to the 3.0L Twin Turbo though!
elindiano 9:16AM (5/01/2008)
heard its also coming with a soft top option.
cant wait!
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tuchel 9:24AM (5/01/2008)
Anyone else notice the word 'F*CK' grafitied on the track at 1:10?
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Josh 10:25AM (5/01/2008)
I didn't but that is pretty noticeable now!
3seriesisking 10:11AM (5/01/2008)
Good to see this new Z4 getting thrashed at the Ring. I'm really looking forward to this new model's debut.
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Colin Toal 10:48AM (5/01/2008)
Convertible hard-toppy goodness...
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EuropaCar 11:59AM (5/01/2008)
even with all the camouflage, i have to say it looks really nice
only hope it's performance is even nicer - but it looks pretty good around the 'ring there
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Duders 12:46PM (5/01/2008)
I love this new style of camouflage. They trip me out every time I see a new style.
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MikeSS 2:46PM (5/01/2008)
Is it just me or is testing you car at the 'ring replaced fender vents for 'new car cool'?
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tbyron 12:48AM (5/02/2008)
Conspicuous and look at me? Check out the shots of it pulling into the garage...two cameras, at the garage. How did that work? Is that BMW helping out a bit?
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