Photo: X-Tomi
It was only a matter of time until the Internet came up with the forbidden fruit that is the new BMW Z4 Coupe and here we are, bringing you the rendering of the fixed-roof sculpture.
With the Toyota Supra taking on the role of the new Z4's coupe sibling, the Bavarians won't build such a machine, which only makes this pixel rearrangement even more enticing.
Delivered by digital artist X-Tomi, the render takes the bewildering Z4 Concept one step closer to Ultimate Driving Machine heaven, in the same way that a Porsche Cayman is more appealing to hooning aficionados than a Boxster.
And yes, it's normal to miss the pair of silver pods adorning the concept car's rear section.
The first phase of the sportscar's lifecycle will involve sDrive20i, sDrive30i and M40i versions. The first two will be animated by a 2.0-liter turbo-four, the latter will benefit from the mechanical might of the B58 turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six.
And while the Bimmer will offer both a six-speed manual and an ZF-supplied eight-speed auto, the Toyota could come in torque converter-only form.
Note that, while the fifth-generation Toyota Supra prototypes have shown a double bubble roof, the BMW coup rendered here doesn't seem to display such a feature.
Body type aside, the production incarnation of the all-new BMW Z4 should be pretty close to the visual insanity of the concept car. Having been criticized for the lack of design boldness, the German automaker is determined to make the upcoming roadster as appealing as possible.
Oh, and you should also keep in mind that BMW is well aware of just how difficult it is to gain sales traction in this segment, which is yet another reason for which the showroom-ready Z4 will be a memorable appearance.
Speaking of the market introduction, the new BMW Z4 is expected to be dropped in March next year, at the Geneva Motor Show.
Delivered by digital artist X-Tomi, the render takes the bewildering Z4 Concept one step closer to Ultimate Driving Machine heaven, in the same way that a Porsche Cayman is more appealing to hooning aficionados than a Boxster.
And yes, it's normal to miss the pair of silver pods adorning the concept car's rear section.
The first phase of the sportscar's lifecycle will involve sDrive20i, sDrive30i and M40i versions. The first two will be animated by a 2.0-liter turbo-four, the latter will benefit from the mechanical might of the B58 turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six.
And while the Bimmer will offer both a six-speed manual and an ZF-supplied eight-speed auto, the Toyota could come in torque converter-only form.
Note that, while the fifth-generation Toyota Supra prototypes have shown a double bubble roof, the BMW coup rendered here doesn't seem to display such a feature.
Body type aside, the production incarnation of the all-new BMW Z4 should be pretty close to the visual insanity of the concept car. Having been criticized for the lack of design boldness, the German automaker is determined to make the upcoming roadster as appealing as possible.
Oh, and you should also keep in mind that BMW is well aware of just how difficult it is to gain sales traction in this segment, which is yet another reason for which the showroom-ready Z4 will be a memorable appearance.
Speaking of the market introduction, the new BMW Z4 is expected to be dropped in March next year, at the Geneva Motor Show.
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