BMW's 2018 Z4 replacement will have Toyota Supra bones, heart of an M4 - Digital Trends
The Bavarian carmaaker started with the retro Z3, switched to the avant grade first-generation Z4, and then decided to go in a more luxurious direction with the current Z4. What will BMW think of next. It will be based on the same platform as the forthcoming Toyota Supra successor , as part of an ongoing collaboration between BMW and the Japanese carmaker. BMW will aim to get the Z5’s curb weight down, and will even ditch the current car’s retractable hardtop for a simpler soft top. Power will be provided by BMW’s 2. 0-liter turbocharged inline-four in different states of tune. Alternatively, BMW could stick a six-cylinder engine, or even a three-cylinder, under the hood. However, BMW may also build a high-performance M version, using the 425-hp, twin-turbocharged inline-six from the 2015 M3 and M4. Most recent news from BMW seems to involve mixing increasing amount of practicality and efficiency into the “Ultimate... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
