Specification BMW Z9

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BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) is a four-seat coupe concept car, carbon fiber skin through aluminum space frame. It was introduced in September 1999 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. During the 2000 Paris Auto Show the Z9 convertible variants debuted. It was designed by Chris Bangle, who was promoted to Director of BMW Group Design. Most of the styling found in the E63 6 series derived from the Z9.

History Company BMW Z9

BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works in English, is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce motorcars. While it carries the BMW logo is a circular blue and white BMW logo or roundel is affected by BMW as the movement of an aircraft propeller, to signify the white blades cutting through the blue sky. BMW is known for their performance. Because the provisions of the Versailles Armistice Treaty.

In 1959, the automotive division of BMW was in financial difficulties and a shareholders meeting took place to decide whether to go into liquidation or find a way to run. It was decided to continue and try to cash in on the current economy car boom enjoyed so successfully by some ex-German aircraft manufacturers such as Messerschmitt and Heinkel. Rights to manufacture Italian Iso Isetta were bought, the tiny cars themselves were to be powered by a modified form of BMW's own motorcycle engine.

Interior Design BMW Z9

The controls are operated with a large, single multifunction button that is located between the front seats. Control consisting of a combination of rotary and thrust button for selecting functions. For the mode selected is displayed on the dash mounted display. Several hundred functions can be controlled this device.
Concepts that operate Z9, which BMW calls Intuitive Interaction Concept, allows the driver to easily activate functions when driving without the need to constantly examine and manipulate conventional controls. Z9 has only a few light switches and a starter button on the dash. Electronic key is used to enable the control of the driver. Then, a simple starter button starts the engine.

Engine BMW Z9

The first feature Z9 V8 turbo diesel in the world for the use of non-truck, then produced for the BMW 7 Series 740D models. The 3.9-liter V-8 is a rail, direct injection unit general. At the time it produces more torque than the other engine in BMW history, incredible 413 pounds / ft (560 Nm) of torque. Torque is maintained constantly between 1750 and 2500 rpm to give outstanding performance even at the low end of the rev range. Maximum power is an impressive 245 hp. Selection of a diesel engine to power a large sports coupe like the Z9 is a testament to the confidence in the BMW refinement and performance characteristics of the 3.9-liter V-8.

Specification BMW Z3

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BMW Z3 roadster was the first modern mass-market ever produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW models to be assembled in the United States. Z in Z3 originally stood for Zukunft (German in the future). Z3 was introduced via video press releases by BMW of North America on June 12, 1995, as a 1996 model year car. It was later featured in the James Bond film in November 1995, where the prototype blue GoldenEye is provided for the filming late January 1995 at Leavesden Aerodome.

There are several variants of the car before its production run ended in 2002, including the coupe version for 1999. It is manufactured and assembled in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Z3 was replaced by the BMW Z4 introduced in late 2002 at the Paris Auto Show. BMW roadster Z Series is a line that is considered a replacement for the BMW 507.

Engine BMW Z3

In 1997, 6-cylinder engine more powerful added. The 2.8 L engine (M52B28), similar to the BMW M52 straight-6 in the 328i except with all aluminum block and head, was especially desirable with its 189 hp (141 kW). M Roadster appeared in 1998 with a 3.2 L S52B32 engine (North America) or more powerful 3.2 L S50B32 engine (International). In 1999, L 4-cylinder 1.9 engine was replaced with a 2.5 L straight-6 M52TUB25, which produces 170 hp (130 kW) in North America. Due to marketing, BMW wanted to differentiate between the engine of 2.8 L 2.5 L engine, so it was badged 2.3 like the 3-Series 323i, which also has a 2.5 L engine Outside North America, the 1.9 L 4-cylinder was replaced with a 2.0 L straight-6 in 1999, with 148 hp (110 kW).

There is a V8 engine fitted to the Z3 by German tuning company AC Schnitzer (4.4L in roadster version, no series production) and Hartge (5.0L in Coupé version, titled Hartge Z3 MQP V8).

Body BMW Z3

In addition to the roadster version of the Z3, BMW also released a coupé featuring a chassis stiffer rear hatch area, though the Shooting-brake styling this gave was controversial. Z3 Coupé was available as Coupé and the BMW Motorsport-enhanced M Coupé from 1999 to 2002.

Specification BMW Z6

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They say that the 2009 BMW Z6 effort of producing a high-end sports car to compete with the Mercedes Benz SL. This is BMW Z6 roadster design to be expensive, Z6 series inherits the size and mechanical details, which mostly comes from their relatives of the 6 Series and BMW 3 Series engines. Comparing with others, Z6 is like an idea from the BMW Z8 result was produced from 2000.

Price BMW Z6

The rumors of people discussing whether to replace the BMW Z6 wheels for your BMW Z4. Options may vary from happening. There are changes that this new Z6 has a larger engine than the Z4 brother, output and orientation will be greater and different too. More high-tech details they put in over Z6 increase the price. Drivers thought they have to pocket almost $ 130,000 to have this wheel, while the brother Z4 much thinner in the range of $ 40,000. A replacement for the Z4 will happen, and they have a plan in 2010 BMW Z2. Buyers want to pay for the Z4 and they feel very good when paying $ 4000 for these wheels, is a tough competitor for the Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, including the Nissan 350Z.

Engine BMW Z6

BMW Z8 The machine is powered by a conventional engine to maximize its 5 liter V8 400 horsepower. This car can reach from zero to 60 mph in 5 seconds and make a minimum of a maximum speed of 155 mph. Compared with this, the BMW Z6 will be a better choice for powering machines.

It will be equipped with a traditional front but not the middle, exactly suggested earlier. Some of these machines is quite simple Z6 from 3 liter twin turbocharging added inline six-cylinder, or a larger 4.4-liter V8 twin turbocharging and even 5-liter V10. The Z6s output will be much more options to choose from various Hp least 300 for Inline 6 engine, 360 hp as the V8 version, or even a version of the M estimates also (powered by the V10 series engine) with 500 hp output. Ran from zero to 60 mph and will be filing under 6 seconds and then reach a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).

Specification BMW Z4 (E85)

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The first generation of BMW Z4 was designed by Danish BMW-designer Anders Warming from mid-1998 until March 1, 2000. Z4 was introduced at the Paris Auto Show in 2002, and went on sale in November in the same year for the 2003 model year. It is a physically larger, completely redesigned successor to the Z3. At first it was only available as a roadster with a 2.5L inline six-cylinder engine or a 3.0L.

Z4 design aimed criticisms of the previous Z3, Z4 is larger, and has a significantly stiffer chassis. Z4 comes with a strut front suspension like its predecessor.

Features BMW Z4

Z4 used lightweight materials to offset the increase in body weight in the smaller Z3, such as aluminum hood and suspension components, magnesium roof frame. Run flat tires removed the need for a spare tire, which in addition to saving weight, which allowed for a larger boot.

The engine is 6-cylinder involves all alloy construction, double-VANOS variable valve timing and efficient retrieval and exhaust manifolds, throttle by wire. Safety technologies include four-wheel disc brakes and electronic stability control, which is equipped with ABS and traction control. The electric power steering is speed-sensitive, allowing for easier maneuverability at low speeds. Company production of 2.2-liter models are cheaper starting in October 2003, at a price of 18.500 GBP in the UK. It weighs 35 kg (77 lb) less than the 3.0L version, but is still heavier than the weight of 1,315 kg Z3 2.5L (£ 2,900). A 2.0L 4-cylinder engine for the European market was introduced in May 2005.

Engine BMW Z4

Power and torque figures will vary slightly between the North American and European specifications of the machine. Z4 M who share the same engine as the BMW M3 E46, but due to gearing differences, is slightly slower than the M3. 3 North American version horsepower shy of 333 horsepower M3. However, this version is better than the Z3, which while it uses the same engine all the way up to 315 horsepower. 0-60 mp / h takes 5.0 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250kph or 155mph.

Specification BMW Z8

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BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by the German automaker BMW from 1999 to 2003. It was given the E52 BMW model of code.
The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car, the exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior was designed by Scott Lempert at BMW Group Research and Innovation Center (FIZ), Munich.

The Concept BMW Z8

Original Z07 that has been designed with production in mind. As a consequence, practical considerations and regulations require little change to the production model. Nonetheless, the windshield of the Z8 was extended upward, and the front air dam greater installed. Both of these changes have been implemented to provide aerodynamic stability and fairly quiet cockpit environment.

Fourth-spoke steering wheel of the car was replaced with a three-spoke concept. The hardtop has been converted from a double-bubble form with a tapering faring to a single dome with a truncated convex rear.
Although these changes have been made, Z8 still very faithful to the concept car. The side-mounted turn indicators have been integrated into the side vents in a way that makes them invisible until activated. Vintage simplicity of the interior was preserved by hiding the modern equipment under the panel revoked.

Features BMW Z8

The $ 128,000 car that has all aluminum chassis and body and using a 4.9 L (4941 cc) 32-valve V8, which develops at 400 hp (300 kW) and 500 N · m (370 pounds · ft) of torque. This engine, known internally as the S62, was built by the BMW Motor sport subsidiary and share with the E39 M5. The engine is located behind the front axle in order to provide the car with a distribution of 50/50 weight. Manufacturer's claimed 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) time of 4.7 seconds, Motor Trend magazine reaches 0-96 km / h (0-60 mph) in 4.2 seconds. Roads and Track measured by lateral grip at .92 auto. Car and Driver magazine also tested the car and found that it outperformed the contemporary benchmark Ferrari 360 Modena in three important performance categories: acceleration, handling, and braking.

Specification BMW Z1

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BMW Z1 is a two-seat roadster developed by BMW. It is manufactured from March 1989 to June 1991. The Z1 featured doors which dropped into the door frame. A total of 8,000 cars produced. All Z1s is left-hand drive, except the last one built. The Z1 was the last hand built. This is the only version of the 2.7L cars.

History BMW Z1

The first example of the Z1 was released by BMW to the press in 1986 and later officially presented at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show. The initial demand was so fierce that BMW had 5,000 orders before production began. However, demand dropped significantly around 1988 and BMW ended production in 1991. There is speculation that the decline in demand is caused by the increased demand from the beginning of the speculative investor.

BMW Z1 was designed over a period of three years by the in-house division of BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH. The Z1 developments relating to Dr. Ulrich Bez, not to forget the core of his team of BMW Technik GmbH (Alexander Pregl, Rudolf Müller, Lutz Janssen, Wolf-Henryk Menke, Dieter Schaffner, Klaus Faust, Sabine Zemelka and Stephan Stark).

Modification BMW Z1

Motor German tuner Hamann-Motorsport, Schnitzer and Kelleners has a program for improvement of the Z1. Hamann program include 220 ​​hp (160 kW) 2.7 L turbocharged or 245 hp (183 kW) 2.5 L engine Schnitzer conversions do 2.7 with 200 bhp (150 kW), submit a change of five males with larger brakes and lower suspension combined with their Rennsport wheel. Kelleners' included 286-330 hp (213-250 kW) 3.0 L engine

Alpina had a special arrangement with BMW AG to modify BMW Z1 vehicles to RLE (Roadster Limited Edition). Alpina built 66's, although BMW notes that up to 82 Z1 can be tracked through a "tuner car" (most of them were sent to Alpina). Approximately half of the Alpina RLE shipped to Japan. The RLE featuring upgraded 200 hp 2.7 L engine, sport exhaust, new springs (front), 17-inch rims / tires, and various (numbered) plaque (on the steering wheel, shift knob and wheels) and typical Alpina-Stripes. 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) time of 8.4 seconds down to 7.1 seconds, top speed increased from 219 km / h (136 mph) to 228 km / h (142 mph), and the price increased to 116,000 DM.

BMW 8 Series (E31) New

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BMW 8 Series (chassis E31) is a Grand Tourer V8 or V12 engine built by BMW from 1989 to 1999. While it replaces the original E24 based 6 Series in 1991, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, along with a much higher price and better performance than the 6 series.

History BMW E31

Design of the 8 Series began in 1986, with construction starting in the same year. 8 Series debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in early September 1989. 8 Series was designed to move beyond the market of the original 6 Series. 8 Series however had substantially improved performance, as well as the purchase price is much higher.
Deutschemark more than 1.5 billion spent on total development (2008 USD nearly $ 1 billion). BMW using CAD tools, still unusual at the time, for her all-new design of the car. That combined with wind tunnel testing produced the car has a drag coefficient of 0.29, a major improvement from the previous BMW M6/635CSi 0.39.

While CAD modeling allowed the car's unibody to be 8 pounds (3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, the car was significantly heavier when completed due to the large engine and added luxury items-source of criticism from those who wanted BMW to concentrate on the driving experience. Most of the car's weight may be due to "hardtop" body style pillars, which does not have the "B" post. Body style, which originated in the United States in the late 1940s, left by Detroit in the late 1970s.

Transmission BMW E31

The 840Ci (V8 4.0/4.4l) This model is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission or manual transmission with a 6-speed. The 850i/850Ci (V12) models each carry either the 4-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, 5-speed automatic transmission that comes from mid-1994. 850CSi new models come with a 6-speed manual transmission.