2010 BMW Z8 Artist Impression
AutoBild has news on BMW’s upcoming BMW Z8 successor, as well as artist impressions of what the car could look like, as well as some other impressions on future BMW cars. More after the jump.
The BMW Z8 is supposed to be poised against the Mercedes Benz SL-class, and it’s target weight for development would be 1500kg or less. Production and sales targets will be 15,000 annually for 7 years, from 2010’s launch onwards. Engine options include a 3.0 liter twin turbo inline-6 gasoline making 306hp, a 4.4 liter V8 turbo with 408hp, BMW’s award winning Formula 1-inspired 5.0 liter V10 with 507hp and even a 6.3 liter V12 turbo making in excess of 600 horses. There will also be a BMW Z8 M, which would likely use either the V10 or the V12 turbo.
While the BMW M6 convertible was designed as a grand tourer, the BMW Z8 will be a designed as a performance sports car, larger than the BMW Z4, with typical roadster style long hood, short rear and minimal overhangs.
Now for more artist impressions…
Above is Autobild’s impression of the next generation BMW Z4. It looks somewhat tamer and has less of Bangle DNA than the current BMW Z4.
This is what the BMW 3-series convertible could look like. Basically the BMW 3-series Coupe with the roof chopped off. It’s expected to be a hard top convertible like the Peugeot 206 CC instead of a soft top convertible.
This is an artist’s impression of the next BMW 7-series. The rear looks alot better, with design cues taken from the BMW 3-series Coupe. The front also looks more prominent, with larger kidney grills.
Autobild says this is an impression of the BMW X6, a larger SUV than the BMW X5 which is set to compete against the Mercedes Benz GL-class, but the BMW X6 is supposed to be a crossover coupe-SUV type of vehicle. So, I think it’s more likely a larger SUV than the BMW X5 would be called the BMW X7 instead of the BMW X6.
Please also check out the BMW Z10 Supercar which is supposedly in the works to go against the likes of the Lamborghini Gallardo, it’s brother the Audi R8, and other supercars.
June 6, 2006 @ 1:33 pm
The brother of the R8 would be the Gallardo. If the Z8M uses a V10/12 then it’d probably be able to compete with them too albeit being front engined.
June 6, 2006 @ 1:36 pm
Really ultimate driving machine………..
June 6, 2006 @ 1:43 pm
The new Z8 looks much more better than the previous one… and the Z4 also… hehe.. I didnt really like the design of current Z4… the lights looks strange to me… anyway… its still a BMW.. The Ultimate Driving Machine…
June 6, 2006 @ 1:54 pm
:D~~~~~~
Anyway,this autobild guys,keje dia buat impression jer ker?Apasal dia tak buat je terus..lol..
June 6, 2006 @ 2:01 pm
Fall in love for all impressions here, these look so perfect!
June 6, 2006 @ 2:27 pm
sorry arr..out of topic jap..
Paul,did you get my mail about the spyshot pic? you penah tengok kaa? I need feedback la paul..don’t “gantung me tak bertali ok”..hahahaha..
Ok..can continue now..:)
June 6, 2006 @ 3:10 pm
I’m drooling!
June 6, 2006 @ 3:35 pm
ultimate driving machine…. will always remain as a dream for me. The models shown are really impressive.. solid look and unique…
June 6, 2006 @ 3:39 pm
Ugh…fugly…as are most new Beemers.
June 6, 2006 @ 4:01 pm
all the car look great!!!!!!!!!!!
BMW the best!!!!!!!!
June 6, 2006 @ 4:12 pm
Wowwwwwwwwww, these models for Beemer must stand for: -
1. BMW - “Big Mouth Woman”
2. BMW - “Burn Men’s Wallet”
3. BMW - “Big Money Wending-machine”
June 6, 2006 @ 5:15 pm
oh.. I noticed the M series rims on the 1st and 2nd pics. Niceee.
June 6, 2006 @ 7:53 pm
OMG , the Z8 is so beautiful ,so smooth, i really hope it goes into production. It really puts porsche,benz, and other roadsters to shame
June 6, 2006 @ 8:03 pm
Everyting looks ugly…
June 6, 2006 @ 8:55 pm
dis is da future of bmw .
June 7, 2006 @ 2:06 am
waaa! the 7 series looks nice better than the current one, i hope it comes out like this.
June 7, 2006 @ 8:16 am
the new 7’s rear looks beautiful… but the rest of the car’s…well… acceptable
looks like BMW’s improving on their mistakes
June 7, 2006 @ 8:35 am
raptorclans: these are autobild’s impressions, not bmw’s!
June 7, 2006 @ 7:37 pm
heheheheheek…i dun like this impresssion…look really uglyla…nowadays most of the beemer looks really ugly…
August 9, 2006 @ 7:33 pm
the designs are fantastic! i like the 5 series design ! the best.. learning to accept the 3 design.. i like the 330i .. look awesome!
new 7.. still trying to accept.. well taking about own design.. notice the new S class… direct copy from 7 interior.. so look like merc is going down the drain!
ciplak!