BMW to create new Supercar - United Bimmer Community

**Chris** · 10-07-2005, 12:11 AM

They say its firmly on the drawing board. this is soooo going to OWN

BMW are 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 actually reall like the designs. other than the back being lambo-esque.

**Rooz** · 10-07-2005, 12:17 AM

looks a lot like a mr2 and a lambo, but it still looks hot

**Chris** · 10-07-2005, 12:24 AM

my ONLY complaint is the strange gaps below the lights... i get that thye're for the rear mounted engine, but they look odd.

**Hoppy** · 10-07-2005, 12:58 AM

also can be used to cool the breaks

**Chris** · 10-07-2005, 02:56 AM

^^^ true, but those are most likely the ones you see just before the wheel well.

**bmwcrazy** · 10-07-2005, 05:07 AM

Did you say 90,000 dollars or pounds? If its dollars thats pretty cheap for a supercar.

**komodo** · 10-07-2005, 08:50 AM

Yeah, looks like an MR2 from the back, and a Z06 from the front.

**german speed demon** · 10-07-2005, 09:42 AM

Interesting design...my only reservation would have to be the giant vents on the quarter panels. I knowe they probably serve to cool the rear brakes, but I can't get over the fact that they look like they were robbed from a Porsche.

Dave

**komodo** · 10-07-2005, 09:52 AM

^^ Very true. Carrera GT almost.

**Longhairedhippy** · 10-07-2005, 01:59 PM

I was hoping for a high-revving version ofthe 6-liter v-12. However, the estimated price there makes it look like it will compete with teh M6 in price. Maybe they mean 90,000 euros.

**xsperf** · 10-07-2005, 04:18 PM

whatever, but id definetely rather have that than a honda NSX

nick_318is · 10-07-2005, 05:48 PM

I don't like the back end but the rest of it looks pretty good.

**Longhairedhippy** · 10-07-2005, 10:24 PM

I'm still trying to decide if I like it. I mean, it's quite a departure. Especially since I've just seen a Z8. I much prefer the swooping - 507 inspired curves of the Z8 to this thing, and I'd rather have an Alpina Roadster V8.

**Chris** · 10-08-2005, 01:54 AM

90k in sterling chaps. it appears to be a DIRECT competitor to the carrera GT and F430. and of course AMG

**Longhairedhippy** · 10-09-2005, 12:52 PM

this thing needs more than 550hp if you ask me. I'll need to see at least 600. All-wheel drive wouldn't hurt.