Future BMW Spyder Stradale "Z9" envisaged

Mark · 06-10-2010, 06:53 AM

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Rumors are still starting to swirl around the internet about the possibility of an R8 fighter out of Munich, one that would hark back to the eternal BMW Z8. AutoExpress has taken the time to render what the car could look like. Here we see the rendering is clearly an amalgam of the BMW 6-Series, Z4 and Hommage M1, with a very production friendly result.

The car itself is based on the California Spyder concept which would be realized with EfficientDynamics in mind and a nod to some "interesting" powerplant options. The car would of course also use the latest in carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) (think BMWs partnership with SGL earlier in the year) to save on weight, and highlight alot of the new EfficientDynamics innovations making their way into road cars, such as KERS Brake regeneration as well as the possibility of an electric motor version. Don't forget, the car was designed with intent on the California market, so I would expect them to really push the EfficientDynamics boundaries forward with this car while packaging it all into one seriously cool shell

You can read about the thinking behind this car and how the idea was hatched in this interesting read: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387193

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Vintage · 06-10-2010, 08:21 AM

very aggressive - I like it and thank you to the artist

keanu1 · 06-10-2010, 08:22 AM

It doesn't look like an r8 fighter!! Looks too soft!!

dmboone25 · 06-10-2010, 08:38 AM

Looks good.

lasovan · 06-10-2010, 08:42 AM

too soft indeed. don't like the fins either, look too retro

JoeyBananaz18 · 06-10-2010, 09:25 AM

yes i agree. this look more of a Z8 reincarnation. just another classy looking BMW roadster. needs to look more aggressive. Mid-engined would also help. I thought the M1 homage was right on the money- even down to the "drain cover wheels".

EHDEN · 06-10-2010, 09:26 AM

i'm def digging this. bmw needs to bring back their 8 series coupe!

bmwaddict · 06-10-2010, 09:50 AM

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Topless 335i · 06-10-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

yes i agree. this look more of a Z8 reincarnation. just another classy looking BMW roadster. needs to look more aggressive. Mid-engined would also help. I thought the M1 homage was right on the money- even down to the "drain cover wheels".

+1 that car looked amazing and those wheels were the nicest I've ever seen.

GT1281 · 06-10-2010, 09:57 AM

That's a rather weak attempt

ciomas · 06-10-2010, 09:58 AM

eee, I dont know..It surely is pretty just not 'timeless' pretty IMHO

sworks335i · 06-10-2010, 10:10 AM

Pontiac Solstice anyone????

That is a soft design. I would still pick the Audi based on looks. Maybe even based on performance....

Ash83 · 06-10-2010, 10:13 AM

Hmmm...

Frosty · 06-10-2010, 12:24 PM

I still think they should do something like this.... ~Frost

Oulixes · 06-10-2010, 12:35 PM

It is a pretty car. As to the performance and reliability, we have to wait and see.

Year's_End · 06-10-2010, 12:49 PM

Oh hai there Alfa Romeo Duettotanta.

liminchun · 06-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Not bad I love the rear.

tonmonde · 06-10-2010, 01:08 PM

i like, make it already

iveman89 · 06-10-2010, 01:18 PM

^^^ wow ripped rendering from the alfa

DougLikesBMW · 06-10-2010, 01:31 PM

Man that Alfa is sexy...

Tallest · 06-10-2010, 01:44 PM

lol, i liked the Z8 comment. That car was anything but a sports car. Please make something that will worry Audi, a new Z8 won't.

graider · 06-10-2010, 02:53 PM

not feeling it.

06-10-2010, 06:53 AM	#1
Mark Administrator 6715 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	Future BMW Spyder Stradale "Z9" envisaged Rumors are still starting to swirl around the internet about the possibility of an R8 fighter out of Munich, one that would hark back to the eternal BMW Z8. AutoExpress has taken the time to render what the car could look like. Here we see the rendering is clearly an amalgam of the BMW 6-Series, Z4 and Hommage M1, with a very production friendly result. The car itself is based on the California Spyder concept which would be realized with EfficientDynamics in mind and a nod to some "interesting" powerplant options. The car would of course also use the latest in carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) (think BMWs partnership with SGL earlier in the year) to save on weight, and highlight alot of the new EfficientDynamics innovations making their way into road cars, such as KERS Brake regeneration as well as the possibility of an electric motor version. Don't forget, the car was designed with intent on the California market, so I would expect them to really push the EfficientDynamics boundaries forward with this car while packaging it all into one seriously cool shell You can read about the thinking behind this car and how the idea was hatched in this interesting read: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387193 Source: AutoExpress __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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06-10-2010, 08:21 AM	#2
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06-10-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
keanu1 tiamat 377 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: 525 d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: romania iTrader: (0)	It doesn't look like an r8 fighter!! Looks too soft!!
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06-10-2010, 08:42 AM	#5
lasovan First Lieutenant 14 Rep 314 Posts Drives: bmw 320 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: europe iTrader: (0)	too soft indeed. don't like the fins either, look too retro
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06-10-2010, 09:25 AM	#6
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	yes i agree. this look more of a Z8 reincarnation. just another classy looking BMW roadster. needs to look more aggressive. Mid-engined would also help. I thought the M1 homage was right on the money- even down to the "drain cover wheels". __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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06-10-2010, 09:50 AM	#8
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06-10-2010, 09:57 AM	#10
GT1281 Major 63 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: F30 330e/F25 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	That's a rather weak attempt
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06-10-2010, 09:58 AM	#11
ciomas Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 3city PL iTrader: (0)	eee, I dont know..It surely is pretty just not 'timeless' pretty IMHO
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06-10-2010, 10:10 AM	#12
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06-10-2010, 12:24 PM	#14
Frosty Colonel 779 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I still think they should do something like this.... ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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liminchun Private First Class 28 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2003 Subaru WRX 2008 Bmw 335xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Not bad I love the rear.
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06-10-2010, 02:53 PM	#22
graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	not feeling it.
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