BMW Z29 Supercar

[Blind_Io]

I did a search for "BMW Z29" and got no hits - so here it is. If it's a repost, what the hell, I tried.

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/bmw-z29-unveiled

 

[No Boss]

That doesn't look like a supercar. It looks like a "Pimped" Z/M4

 

[araracd]

That doesn't look like a supercar. It looks like a "Pimped" Z/M4

You've got that right.

 

[vanMould]

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

The Koenigsegg-doors fail.

 

[jetsetter]

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

The Koenigsegg-doors fail.

How about early Ferrari autos?

 

[matt_shaw]

The Z29 is just BMW testing different composites out. It means nothing.

 

[skaternick]

2,500lbs and 330hp in an FR sportscar, I'm in.

 

[Hatmouse]

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

What about the SLR? It's a GT, yes, but you can't argue it's not a supercar without McLaren wanting to beat you really hard.

Dare I say it? What about that C...nevermind, don't want to turn this place into a flame war.

EDIT: aha! Aston Martins! They're front engined too.

AS for this car, it's ugly. That is all.

 

[vanMould]

How about early Ferrari autos?

Nah. GT:s.

What about the SLR? It's a GT, yes, but you can't argue it's not a supercar without McLaren wanting to beat you really hard.

Dare I say it? What about that C...nevermind, don't want to turn this place into a flame war.

EDIT: aha! Aston Martins! They're front engined too.

AS for this car, it's ugly. That is all.

The SLR is a rather fast GT. Most of the Astons are GT:s. I'd might count the V8 Vantage as a "just" a sports car, but I'm not sure. The Corvette is a musclecar.

All imho.

 

[bartboy9891]

2,500lbs and 330hp in an FR sportscar, I'm in.

Z4 M CSL in the works maybe...?

 

[Kebab gud]

The Z29 is just BMW testing different composites out. It means nothing.

it might be just a mule testbed... but why make it with "lamboegg" doors? (not lambo doors, and not Koenigsegg doors.. but lamboegg doors!)

A few years old.. but!

 

[wooflepoof]

I hope thats not the best BMW could come up with

 

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

What about the SLR? It's a GT, yes, but you can't argue it's not a supercar without McLaren wanting to beat you really hard.

Dare I say it? What about that C...nevermind, don't want to turn this place into a flame war.

SLR and Corvette are both technically mid-engined.

 

[wooflepoof]

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

What about the SLR? It's a GT, yes, but you can't argue it's not a supercar without McLaren wanting to beat you really hard.

Dare I say it? What about that C...nevermind, don't want to turn this place into a flame war.

SLR and Corvette are both technically mid-engined.

as is the 612

 

[vanMould]

SLR and Corvette are both technically mid-engined.

as is the 612

Wouldn't that kind of reasoning make the Citro?n DS mid-engined?
They've still got a driveshaft and separate differential between the transmission and wheels. Heavy, complicated and not really super imo.

 

[jetsetter]

SLR and Corvette are both technically mid-engined.

as is the 612

Wouldn't that kind of reasoning make the Citro?n DS mid-engined?
They've still got a driveshaft and separate differential between the transmission and wheels. Heavy, complicated and not really super imo.

Says who? I wouldn't say you're the authority on sports cars.

 

[SL65]

The Z29 is just BMW testing different composites out. It means nothing.

Exactly.

I've got trouble calling something front-engined a supercar. I'd say it's a GT, no matter how fast it is.

What about the SLR? It's a GT, yes, but you can't argue it's not a supercar without McLaren wanting to beat you really hard.

SLR isn't a supercar even IMO. Its front engined, auto gearbox and its got all the luxuries of something like an SL such as leather, climate control, CD and big trunk. It just isn't a supercar.

I don't like the term "supercar" getting chucked around A Zonda or Koennniggzegggg - Now they're supercars!

 

[Ozodis]

front engine supercar.. mh 250 gto? to that time the killer on the racetrack with a v12 in front.

@topic
read about it in a german car magazine. they said its just a prototype car, where they wanted to test new technologies like a complete monocoque+front and rear module aluminum and other several lightweight ideas. all together ended up with the m3 engine with 343hp and 1160 kg. 4,4 sec to 62mph.

 

[Bundesautobahn]

I read about it in last months German Auto Motor und Sport magazine. It was a Prototype, i think Ozodis read the same thing.

 

[mitchtj]

330hp definetly isnt enough for it to be 'super'. It looks like its going to be 'sports', but nothing more.