April16
BMW's next-generation Z4 has replaced its heavy black shell with a thin veneer of its new graphic camouflage. Despite the psychedelic nature of the Z4's new disguise, it's a huge step forward in terms of assessing the evolution of the roadster's styling.
Many of the polarizing features of the current Z4's design have been toned-down, for what appears to be a much more elegant look.
Chris Bangle's fussy flame-surfacing seems less controversial, as the side character lines appear to have a more logical flow throughout the Z4's surface development. The Z4's twin-kidney grille takes inspiration from BMW's CS concept, as well as the new 7-series, while a strong chin spoiler anchors the front fascia nicely. The rear styling shows that the current Z4's Quasimodo hump is gone. In its place is a rear deck that resembles the 6-series a bit–only much more pleasantly resolved.
This prototype is sporting the retractable hard top, although new reports out of Germany tell us that buyers will also be given the opportunity to choose a soft-top option.
Since the new Z4 rides on the same platform as the 3-series, look for the Z4's engine lineup to mirror that of the 3-series. A high-performance Z4 M will once again be offered and, for the first time, it is believed that BMW will offer a diesel-powered Z4.
BMW's radical design revolution hasn't always been aesthetically successful, at least in the eyes of the BMW faithful. But BMW styling now seems to be hitting its stride, recapturing some of its former pleasing proportions. It appears that the steadying hand of BMW designer Adrian van Hooydonk is getting the beloved Bimmers back where they need to be.
As we have reported before, the Z4's production will shift from the U.S. to Germany when the new model bows.
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doesnt really look less camoed
Just another foriegn piece of shit waiting to break down. This one just happens to cater to women, just like the Boxster, 350 and Miata. Real men would rather drive a Solstice or Saturn Sky.
Still ugly
The drawing needs to be updated with the goofy shutlines of the clamshell hood and trunklid. Why does BMW do this? Do they think their cars are viewed from above or something?
the solstice, saturn sky, miata, boxster, 350 ragtop, etc are all gay.
Ur gay
is this like one of those art pictures where you stare at it long enough you see the hidden picture? i think i see a sail boat.
Need more oil for GM, go fuck your fat ass idiot. Nobody cares what you think. You dont know nothing about cars retard.
^Yeah enough of this red neck bull shit !
if this is less camo what was it like before - driving in an extra large hefty bag. no change - mo suck.
I wouldn't be seen dead in a Sky or a Solstice. I'd rather drive a better car and other people could say what they liked.
Z3 was much better looking. It would be achievement if BMW could repeat that feat.
the sky and solstice are pretty much lotus engineered.