BMW developing Z10

Overheat · August 13th, 2005, 12:42 AM

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BMW is developing a rival to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911: a luxury supercar likely to take the name Z10. Autocar reports that this will be designed by BMW's studio in California, though it could be built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, England, which has some spare production capacity.

The Z10 is said to be around the same size as a Lamborghini Gallardo, but weighing 250kg less at about 1200kg. It will be built around an aluminium spaceframe chassis similar to that used for the Z8, and will feature a new version of the 500bhp V10 currently used in the M5 and M6; this could be enlarged to 5.5-litres and 550bhp, and could work with a seven-speed sequential-shift gearbox. Equipment will include a carbonfibre folding roof, active spoilers and a downforce-generating venturi underbody. Crucially, it is expected to look a lot more aggressive than the retro-look Z8, which met with a lukewarm reception.

Tomo Motorsport · August 13th, 2005, 12:57 AM

Cool!

Can't wait, especially since its supposed to have a roof and more aggressive styling.

fbc · August 13th, 2005, 01:12 AM

Bring it on!! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

SL65 · August 13th, 2005, 01:43 AM

BMW's first real supercar perhaps images/smilies/bangin.gif

?? Engineering wise they should do a good job but lets just hope they design the thing properly!

Mischief007 · August 13th, 2005, 01:55 AM

Where did the Z8 go?? Was that only a concept??

Vette Boss · August 13th, 2005, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

BMW's first real supercar perhaps images/smilies/bangin.gif

?? Engineering wise they should do a good job but lets just hope they design the thing properly!

Don't forget the M1. images/smilies/wink.gif

This new Z10 sounds really promising on paper, it should be a good car if BMW does everything just right.

jayjaya29 · August 13th, 2005, 03:22 AM

I bet it will be fantastic.

bassheadjazzVR6 · August 13th, 2005, 04:31 AM

Lock Bangle up in the nearest janitor's closet while the design process is going...and then go from there... images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

AutoMX · August 13th, 2005, 04:36 AM

the Z8 was a low volume production model, i see a few of them here pretty often, and they just look awsome in person. i dont care what others say, it looks gorgeous in person. my friend almost bought one but they wanted way too much for it ($94 000) so he got a CL500 for quite a bit less.

Redliner · August 13th, 2005, 04:48 AM

If they get the looks right, this thing will surely be awesome.
Imagine that V10 in a small(ish) sports car.... images/smilies/twisted.gif

logo · August 13th, 2005, 09:02 AM

designed in cali you say? hmmm

Leppy · August 13th, 2005, 09:51 AM

Yeah I wouldn't mind seeing this...

V10 in a small car. Should be good.

Buba · August 13th, 2005, 10:12 AM

Hmm, are you sure its gonna be named z10?

I recently read in a German Mag (they are a bit more informed due to geographical issues...) that the gonna make another z8 but with the ingredients you pointed out... And probably call it z9

Dunno, they had a Gallardo vs 430 Test in the same issue, so everything else was a bit of a blurr... images/smilies/wink.gif

Still I remember a concept like picture on the frontcover... They don't have it on their site, though..

Buba

Vette Boss · August 13th, 2005, 10:21 AM

I really hope this one won't be images/smilies/bmwpoo.gif

like the Z8 was. Even with the M5 engine, it wasn't very good. Being designed in California, I worry about how it will look. images/smilies/cry.gif

Z Draci · August 13th, 2005, 11:30 AM

Hold on just a second!
1200kg chassis with the V10 from the M5!?!?!?!

images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Salar · August 13th, 2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette Boss

I really hope this one won't be images/smilies/bmwpoo.gif

like the Z8 was. Even with the M5 engine, it wasn't very good. Being designed in California, I worry about how it will look. images/smilies/cry.gif

The Z8 was designed by a Danish man actually, i forgot his name, and i think the Z8 is one of the most beautiful bimmers ever made.
Hope the new Z10 will be something like the Z8 in looks.

Vette Boss · August 13th, 2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette Boss

I really hope this one won't be images/smilies/bmwpoo.gif

like the Z8 was. Even with the M5 engine, it wasn't very good. Being designed in California, I worry about how it will look. images/smilies/cry.gif

The Z8 was designed by a Danish man actually, i forgot his name, and i think the Z8 is one of the most beautiful bimmers ever made.
Hope the new Z10 will be something like the Z8 in looks.

Oops, what I meant to say is I hope being designed in California doesn't affect the styling of the Z10. images/smilies/oops.gif

SL65 · August 13th, 2005, 12:09 PM

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/20/z9_355.jpg

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/23/bmw2_450.100734.jpg

Thats just a chop so dont take it seriously...its got the shape of a Carrera GT just quite ugly.

logo · August 13th, 2005, 12:28 PM

stay away from american designers

Overheat · August 13th, 2005, 12:58 PM

hmmm... Nice chop - whoever did that should work for BMW images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	BMW developing Z10 BMW is developing a rival to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911: a luxury supercar likely to take the name Z10. Autocar reports that this will be designed by BMW's studio in California, though it could be built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, England, which has some spare production capacity. The Z10 is said to be around the same size as a Lamborghini Gallardo, but weighing 250kg less at about 1200kg. It will be built around an aluminium spaceframe chassis similar to that used for the Z8, and will feature a new version of the 500bhp V10 currently used in the M5 and M6; this could be enlarged to 5.5-litres and 550bhp, and could work with a seven-speed sequential-shift gearbox. Equipment will include a carbonfibre folding roof, active spoilers and a downforce-generating venturi underbody. Crucially, it is expected to look a lot more aggressive than the retro-look Z8, which met with a lukewarm reception. __________________

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