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In Reply to: Z3 Model Update? posted by Silver Bullet on May 20, 2001 at 19:16:17:
"New Z3 Roadster spied (E85):
The new Z3 Roadster, will have a greatly improved chassis to help match its rivals from Audi, Honda & Mercedes.
It's bigger in every dimension freeing up more cabin space & extended wheel base.
UK deliveries expected Spring 2003, with the USA to get deliveries in 2002. It's to take on the Audi TT, the Honda 2000 & the Mercedes SLK, the front design hints at the concept X-Coupe recently seen at Detroit motor show.
BMW are considering a folding hardtop option & are working with Webasto & Karmann to design the new hood.
Should run rings around the opposition as it uses the new 3-Series (E46) front engine, rear suspension setup.
Models are to include 5 Speed; 2.0 litre 4 Pot from Hams Hall delivering 140
Bhp, 2.2 - 6 Cylinder 170 Bhp, 2.5 - 187 Bhp, 3.0 - 231 Bhp using BMW's Valvetronic varible timing system.
A range topping 3.2 - 343 Bhp from the latest M3 (E46) available in 6 Speed manual or SMG Auto. 0-60 should take 5.2 Secs & Top speed limited to 155 Mph. It will have it's own unique dash board & higher levels of Trim. All will be built at the North Carolina USA factory."
http://www.bmw2002.co.uk/z301.jpg
http://www.bmw2002.co.uk/z302.jpg
What I'm looking for is any independent confirmation. The truth is out there...
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