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.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tenfifteen @ May 1st 2008 8:33AM
Cue whining about heavier cars.
Brett- BMW Advo @ May 1st 2008 1:09PM
looks much bigger/heavier than the current Z4...
looking forward to the 3.0L Twin Turbo though!
elindiano @ May 1st 2008 9:16AM
heard its also coming with a soft top option.
cant wait!
tuchel @ May 1st 2008 9:24AM
Anyone else notice the word 'F*CK' grafitied on the track at 1:10?
Josh @ May 1st 2008 10:25AM
I didn't but that is pretty noticeable now!
3seriesisking @ May 1st 2008 10:11AM
Good to see this new Z4 getting thrashed at the Ring. I'm really looking forward to this new model's debut.
Colin Toal @ May 1st 2008 10:48AM
Convertible hard-toppy goodness...
EuropaCar @ May 1st 2008 11:59AM
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
Duders @ May 1st 2008 12:46PM
I love this new style of camouflage. They trip me out every time I see a new style.
MikeSS @ May 1st 2008 2:46PM
Is it just me or is testing you car at the 'ring replaced fender vents for 'new car cool'?
tbyron @ May 2nd 2008 12:48AM
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?