I am excited to find out that BMW are planning to build a new rear/centrally mounted V10 rear wheel drive Supercar. Not since 1979 has BMW made a Supercar with the M1, but sources at BMW have revealed that a new Supercar, likely to be called the "Z10" is firmly on the drawing boards. Production could even be at the Rolls Royce Goodwood plant as it already has capacity to build another car. Using a highly developed version of the latest M5 & M6 V10 5.0 litre 500Bhp engines, increased by another 50cc's could make the new V10 capable of developing 550Bhp. Using the latest lightweight materials including aluminum & carbon-fibre throughout weight could be kept to 1200 Kg & have the power to weight ratio of 458 Bhp per tonne. Burkhard Goschel the head of BMW's development is said to "offer the ultimate in lateral dynamics", & must be cable of out performing the V8-powered M3 & Z4M. It will use the latest electronic & mechanical aids to enhance it's road holding capabilities & wind tunnel development will ensure aerodynamic down force is a priority. Active spoilers & venturi underbody will ensure the cars sticks to the road like an F1 car. BMW hopes to keep the price within £90,000 price bracket & sales should start in 2008. I can barely contain myself, this car will be spectacular.
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Son of a bitch! That looks amazing!
I get the impression that this is why BMW decided to go it alone in Formula One.
Finally! A BMW body which looks good with those headlamps. I'll bet Chris Bangle had nothing to do with this (yeah, he moved upstairs, but he's still there)
Nice car indeed. i am sure Bangle had LOTS to do with it. Bangle is a great designer.
Those deep cuts that serve no aerodynamic purpose but make the car look muscular suggests that Bangle whipped out his scalpel for the clay models at just the right moment...
one word.. "DANG"
Strong like bull.
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