BMW Z4 Targa?

siko · 11-08-2006, 02:20 PM

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BMW Z4 Targa in the works?

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.

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siko · 11-08-2006, 02:22 PM

Eni, is there any truth to this?

Raj · 11-09-2006, 08:38 AM

There's a pic on WCF as well - looks like it could be on the cards. Maybe not for the M version because won't it spoil the dynamics (higher centre of gravity etc).

The Emperor · 11-09-2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

Eni, is there any truth to this?

How come he still didn't reply on this?

Harry Plopper · 11-09-2006, 09:16 AM

First mind that not everything BMW are testing automaticly means it will be produced ...

Yes, BMW are testing targa solutions for their future models. They are testing it on a current Z4 coupe & will do the same with upcoming 2er variant ("coupe-targa"). All in manner to make the cars more attractive to American buyers - who are more keen on roadsters & cabrios, and large fixed or retractable glass roofs. So targa-coupes will be a bit more attractive than regular metal-top coupes.

Right now they are still testing the possible solutions - mind that also 3er cabrio was tested with a sunroof, and also with canvas folding roof, yet both solutions did not come into production - and I have no info on marketing schedules for targa models (it is even possible that only Mk2 Z4 coupe will get such roof). It depends when the solution will be production ready. Stiffness, weight, head space - all the issues that have to be addressed before production.

But as said - there is an intention to offer targa roof on a Z4 coupe variant & on one of the 2er variants.

The Emperor · 11-09-2006, 09:18 AM

Finally!

Thanks for the explanation, man. Appreciated!

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Raj Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 337 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: BMW Z4 Targa? There's a pic on WCF as well - looks like it could be on the cards. Maybe not for the M version because won't it spoil the dynamics (higher centre of gravity etc).

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Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,737 Thanks: 75 Thanked 899 Times in 464 Posts	Re: BMW Z4 Targa? First mind that not everything BMW are testing automaticly means it will be produced ... Yes, BMW are testing targa solutions for their future models. They are testing it on a current Z4 coupe & will do the same with upcoming 2er variant ("coupe-targa"). All in manner to make the cars more attractive to American buyers - who are more keen on roadsters & cabrios, and large fixed or retractable glass roofs. So targa-coupes will be a bit more attractive than regular metal-top coupes. Right now they are still testing the possible solutions - mind that also 3er cabrio was tested with a sunroof, and also with canvas folding roof, yet both solutions did not come into production - and I have no info on marketing schedules for targa models (it is even possible that only Mk2 Z4 coupe will get such roof). It depends when the solution will be production ready. Stiffness, weight, head space - all the issues that have to be addressed before production. But as said - there is an intention to offer targa roof on a Z4 coupe variant & on one of the 2er variants.

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