Detroit preview: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (Video)

Next month at the Detroit International Auto Show, BMW will show the public top of the range 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is. This is the closest thing to a Z4 M, unfortunately for Bimmer fans there won’t be a true M version of the new Z4 as it was with the previous one, all you can do is get the M Sport Package from spring 2010.

The Z4 sDriveis packs 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm. With the Overboost function torque is increased by another 37 lb-ft. This temporary torque peak of 369 lb-ft gives the car a significant increase in acceleration.

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DStyle tuning kit for the BMW Z4 E85 Coupe and Roadster

Now when the new Z4 has been revealed, one would think that tuners are already working on different body kits for it. Looks like DStyle from Germany still believes in the current generation Z4 and has worked out a new body kit for the Z4 E85 Coupe and Roadster.

Dstyle tuning kit for the Z4 E85 is “limited” to 100 pieces and is called “Z4CS” for the Coupe and “Z4RS” for the Roadster.

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New BMW Z4 does the Art thing

Most of us would’ve easily remembered BMW’s Art Car range, which involves exotic BMWs such as the M1 being commissioned to artists from all walks of the art scene working their magic hand creating some of the most beautiful BMWs (A rare sight nowadays).

Now the newest member to add is the hot-off-the-oven 2010 BMW Z4, which was just officially unveiled a week ago. This time around, rather than being the canvas for some creative work, the new Z4 was actually the paintbrush. Now most of you would’ve guessed where this is going.

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2010 BMW Z4 officially revealed

After all the spy photos, renderings and leaked brochures, BMW has finally revealed the new Z4. New generation Z4 is the first one with a retractable hardtop. So no more Coupe and Roadster. It’s all in one!

This lightweight aluminum shell construction opens and closes in just 20 seconds. New Z4 has a longer hood, larger wheel arches and sits on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. Making its premiere in the new Z4 is the latest generation of iDrive. In the new Z4 the iDrive serves to activate all entertainment, information, navigation and telecommunication functions.

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2010 BMW Z4 spotted with less disguise including the interior

We have seen the new Z4 with its hard top in a closed position and also open position. Now we have new images of the new Z4 with less disguise including shots of the interior. New interior looks to be less minimalistic and much more functional than the current E85 generation’s.

The Z4’s twin-kidney grille takes inspiration from CS concept, as well as the new 7-series. The rear styling shows that the current Z4’s hump is gone. It is replaced with a rear deck similar to the one found on the 6-series.

Enjoy the new images!

Click here to see the 2010 BMW Z4 spy shots (including interior)

Next BMW Z4 spotted with an open top

New Z4 will share its platform with the current 3-series and will also likely get most of the engine variants from there including the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 from the 335i. Rumor is that the Z4 will also get a diesel engine.

Upcoming Z4 has been inspired by the CS Concept. It has a wider grille giving it a wider overall look.

It will get a soft-top just like the current one. Rumor is that it will also get a fully retractable hard top to better compete with Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Click here to see the spy photos of the 2009 BMW Z4