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REPORT: BMW dropping a cylinder for next-gen 1- and 3-Series

The next 1- and 3-Series cars from BMW, as well as the Z2 roadster, are rumored to be getting a new range of turbocharged three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines as part of BMW's push to cut emissions and fuel consumption. Of the five powerplants reportedly in development, three are 1.35-liter three-cylinder motors developing between 163 hp and 241 hp, with the two 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engines putting out 273 hp and 321 hp, respectively. Sky Motoring says that the four-pots will be reserved for "more upmarket models." While a 3-Series with a ... Read more →

REPORT: BMW Z2 gets green light, concept headed for Frankfurt Jonathon Ramsey

A little more information is out on the BMW Z2 that looks to be shown at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show. According to Auto Bild, the roadster built on the next 1 Series platform will be joined by a ...

Rumormill: BMW Z2 still in the works Frank Filipponio

Is the rumored little roadster from BMW on track for a 2011 debut? Auto Motor und Sport seems to think so. They even have a rendering by renowned artist Mark Stehrenberger to prove it. If we are to ...

BMW's 2009 unveiling schedule? Jonathon Ramsey

BMW Blog has trained its spyglass on what it says is a list of BMW rollouts for 2009, and it will begin next month with the brand spankin' new Z4 showcased at the Detroit Auto Show. It is March, ...

Rumormill: BMW preparing Z2 roadster based on 1 Series Noah Joseph

Ever since the Z4 went bigger, rumors have been circulating that BMW is considering building a smaller Z2 roadster. The time may be ripe now for the Bavarian automaker to introduce a compact ...

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BMW planning Z2 roadster? 3 years ago on Autoblog

With rumors already circulating about a successor to the Z8, German car magazine and Photoshop showcase Auto Bild has launched speculation about a downmarket Z-car to slot in below the Z4. The rationale? With the demise of the Z3, BMW is left without a small 4-cylinder sports car to compete with the ...

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