A photographer managed to snap a single photo of a prototype BMW Z4 Coupe with disguise on its roof. According to spy master Hans G. Lehmann, the camouflage is hiding a large glass roof similar to that of a Porsche 911 Targa. The Z4 Coupe has only been on the market since the middle of this year, and it appears a second variant may already be in the works. Full image after the jump…
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11/08, 3:42 PM
posted by:
audiot
I love BMW, but the Z4 platform is flawed. It’s a shame they’re pouring so much into variants of this less-than-dynamic competitor to Porsche. (It has failed to beat Porsche as a coupe and roadster.) It’s also too small for a person over 6 foot, at least for me.
11/08, 3:48 PM
posted by:
bepsf
Why?
11/08, 4:06 PM
posted by:
Dindel
The rear window tapers. Will a sliding roof panel fit below that? I fail to see the need for this model too. The 911 Targa sells in tiny numbers and the Z4 ain’t no 911.
11/08, 4:23 PM
posted by:
A4
Maybe it is just an affordably priced option, say $3000? thats not too bad for a reengineered panoramic sunroof when compared to others.
11/08, 4:25 PM
posted by:
A4
and boy is that a sweet spoiler! they should offer that on the ///M as standard equipment!
11/08, 4:29 PM
posted by:
MyGodBeatsYourGod
Don’t think this t-top move is very good.
Perhaps BMW is trying to cross the open-air motoring of the Z4 with the cargo capacity, however small, of the sportback coupe, but the added weight these tops usually add counters ‘low weight’ buyers of these type of cars are looking for.
Once again, one car shouldn’t be bastardized to gleen a few more sales, ala MiataMX5 hardtop thingy…
11/08, 4:49 PM
posted by:
davebo
I have a Corvette and love targa tops. The fun of open air but without my neck getting sunburned. The Z4 is just a little too.. little for me. As for variants, hey just go ahead and make them, and if people don’t want them then they just get marked down when they don’t sell. A friend just got a few thousand bucks off a truck cause it was the ugliest blue I’ve ever seen. But if you like blue then super.
11/08, 5:21 PM
posted by:
Andre Neves
I think that spoiler is too small.
11/08, 6:01 PM
posted by:
BAMF
I agree with A4 and Andre Neves.
11/09, 12:13 PM
posted by:
angelo
I’ve been calling for a panoramic roof on the Z4 since the first images of the coupe came out on Automobile Magazine. This is exciting and I’m happy to see BMW taking my advice a step further. I look forward to picking mine up in Spartanburg.