[supra93]

^Is that a leaked image?

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS

Hope so

Close.
You will recognise some features from the concept have translated to production but for more realistic tendencies than just being decorative.
But the concept does feature some elements that will be seen on the production car.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by supra93

^Is that a leaked image?

No it's just way less Concept distorted and in my fair play use column.

[supra93]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Partly because I want to keep my credibility intact but also as a little bit of proof, transaxle installations have definitely been put into consideration. It's grainy but that really looks like a Torque Tube and transaxle pre-provision to me.

Now that spy shots of the Toyota prototypes in Japan have been published, I can say with certainty that they are not the cars that were at our facility because there's no way +2 jump seats will fit back there. So what they were and what Tada-San meant with his choice of words during our meeting won't be clear until Frankfurt.

I'm a little confused by this. Are the Toyota prototypes in Japan different from the ones spotted in Europe?



More Z4 shots

[Jason]

Update: September 29, 2017

The Z4 finally reveals its production-bound lights! Both the headlights and tail lights stay reasonably faithful to the lights seen on the Z4 Concept. The tail lights especially are very future looking as a mix of Z4 Concept and i8 tail lights.

BMW Z4 Reveals Production Lights

[ObsidianX]

Looks good, but I wish this was a hardtop coupe.

[AKRAPOVICOWNS]

I wish there was an M coupe.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Jason

Update: September 29, 2017

The Z4 finally reveals its production-bound lights! Both the headlights and tail lights stay reasonably faithful to the lights seen on the Z4 Concept. The tail lights especially are very future looking as a mix of Z4 Concept and i8 tail lights.

BMW Z4 Reveals Production Lights

Back to the future? See BMW Z8 taillights .....

[supra93]

Developed alongside the upcoming Toyota Supra, the next-generation BMW Z4 will be lighter than the car it replaces partly due to it ditching the complicated retractable hardtop in favor of a simpler power-operated soft top. For the U.S., powertrain choices will likely include a 2.0-liter turbo-four in the base model and a more powerful 3.0-liter turbo I-6 in a performance-oriented M40i variant. Expect an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF to be available on all models; however, a six-speed manual could only be reserved for the base Z4.

Our spy photographers tell us that when equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo-four, the Z4 will weigh in at around 1,400 kg, or around 3,086 pounds. The new platform is also compatible with hybrid powertrains and can support all-wheel drive. However, don’t expect a full-fledged M model to arrive anytime soon.

http://www.motortrend.com/news/spied...ts-taillights/

[Calvin36]

Interesting lights. I quite like the wise exhaust pipes. Makes it look pretty aggressive.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by ObsidianX

Looks good, but I wish this was a hardtop coupe.

Toyota otherwise no soup for you.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Calvin36

Interesting lights. I quite like the wise exhaust pipes. Makes it look pretty aggressive.

It looks like they are keeping the concept headlights.

IMO that is a good thing.

[fiftee50]

I darkened and cropped this image to emphasise the shape of the top led rings behind the camo. It clearly follows the stacked arrangement of the concept.

[advantage20]

The larger bottom ring might actually be the same unit as used on the 8 Series.

[TheUltimateDrivingManiac]

Nice Toyota.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Toyota otherwise no soup for you.

There are rumours of a coupe launched with the facelift called.....z5

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

There are rumours of a coupe launched with the facelift called.....z5

That highly depends on the success of the Zed 4 Convertible

[supra93]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Toyota otherwise no soup for you.

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

No both BMW and Toyota will offer differing designs. The BMW launches first as a Roadster whilst the Toyota comes as a Coupe. Then vice versa.
The same sentiment applies for the forthcoming Z3 against the replacement for the GT86.

You cannot really see much as they have cleverly and intentionally applied panelled camouflage to the bodywork to disguise every single line and detail. But it is an incredible looking car developed from the design of the Vision ConnectedDrive and 328 Hommage Concept cars. But larger and more stretched.

The Z5 will utilise a Carbon Core which will be highly advanced for its segment.
The Z5 is to spear BMWs revitalised sports car programme to adhere to a unique philosophy similar to BMWi but for the Sports Car and Performance segment specialising in lightweight materials , advanced construction, individual design and dynamics. Engines will start from a unique four cylinder to a potentially powerful Power eDrive model with up to 500 PS and eBoost which was used under the body of the CSL Hommage/R.

After the Roadster is implemented a Coupe will follow. As are potential M Models. But nothing is fully confirmed for those as yet.

if it will come like this and have this stance, I will buy it. Is beautiful.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Tracus

if it will come like this and have this stance, I will buy it. Is beautiful.

They messed up not calling it the Z5.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by fiftee50

I darkened and cropped this image to emphasise the shape of the top led rings behind the camo. It clearly follows the stacked arrangement of the concept.

Thank you for this!

Can you tell what the grill looks like? More traditional or more like the concept?

[supra93]

Less camo on the front.