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BMW’s matte paint project

Newswheel staff :: 13 June 2006 :: Filed under Coupe, BMW, BMW Z4, Europe & UK, US

Ever wondered why lacquered, glossy paint is the only option on mass-produced motor vehicles? Neither had we. Until now: BMW is hoping to be the first mainstream motor manufacturer to offer a matte paint finish. First shown on the Z4 coupe concept last year, it seems enough punters have had their interest piqued to convince the Bavarians to develop the new paint for production…

UK prices revealed for Merc’s R-Class, the Audi S8, both of BMW’s new Z4 coupes

Newswheel staff :: 27 January 2006 :: Filed under Crossover, Front engine sportscar, Saloon, Audi, Audi S8, BMW, BMW Z4, Mercedes Benz

Great news for well-heeled fanciers of premium-priced German automobiles. UK prices for a fleet of high end models from Germany’s big three have been announced.

Z4M Coupe is go

Newswheel staff :: 23 November 2005 :: Filed under Coupe, Front engine sportscar, BMW, BMW Z4, BMW Z4M, Europe & UK, US

The Z4 Coupe, including an M derivative, has been given the green light. That much we already know. But the really good news is that the car will be available as early as June next year.

No SMG for Z4 M (Updated)

Newswheel staff :: 15 November 2005 :: Filed under Front engine sportscar, Roadster, BMW, BMW Z4, BMW Z4M, Europe & UK, US

Fans of BMW’s robotised manual gearbox, known as SMG, we at Newswheel are surely not. But there’s no doubting how popular such technology has become. So, what to make of news from the US that the Z4 M (and indeed, the rest of the revised Z4 range) will not be offered with the SMG box?

BMW Z4M: six goes into four

Newswheel staff :: 25 October 2005 :: Filed under Roadster, BMW, BMW Z4, BMW Z4M, Europe & UK, US

BMW’s M division has been working on a variant of the Z4 roadster. Of course, that’s the worst kept secret since a certain TV-based ginger whinger appeared on our screens one day with an extremely startled expression. But forget Anne Robinson’s drum-tight face lift, because BMW has released the first pictures and details of the new straight-six powered Z4M. Read on – you won’t be disappointed.

Z4 Coupe concept

Newswheel staff :: 12 September 2005 :: Filed under BMW, BMW Z4, Europe & UK, Trade shows, US

Long a rumour, but now reality: the BMW Z4 Coupe. But will it help resurrect the Z4’s deathly showroom performance? And what about the Z4M?

Z4 to get M treatment

Newswheel staff :: 28 April 2005 :: Filed under Roadster, BMW, BMW Z4, Europe & UK, US,

The Bavarians have pooh-poohed the suggestion in the past, but it was simply too good an idea: BMW’s fabulous M-Power six cylinder engine will be finding its way into the Z4 roadster.

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