The New BMW Z4
Design: unique proportions in an interplay of different shapes.
Through its proportions alone, the Z4 is a truly remarkable car: The
long, sleek and stretched-out engine compartment, the snug cockpit
wrapped around
the driver and passenger, and the short, muscular
rear end – there is hardly any other roadster these days with
comparable dimensions. A wheelbase measuring 2,495 millimetres and
overall width of 1,781 millimetres set a new standard in this class,
while the overall length of 4,091 millimetres is both sporting and
compact. The result is a genuine athlete resting firmly on the road
with short overhangs front and rear - without a single gram of fat!
The Z4 has two waistlines. The lower waistline extends from the engine compartment lid across the door, first moving down and then up again towards the rear. This creates an impression of powerful self-confidence and at the same time is reminiscent of the classic, door-less roadster of the past, giving this two-seater its unmistakable character. The upper waistline, by contrast, extends in a powerful arch from the beginning of the compartment lid all the way to the rear. And the door line extending upwards to the rear at a slight angle is equally exciting and fascinating in its look.
This design is truly special: Particularly striking features are the surfaces, edges, rounded corners and drawn-in areas – clearly visible and interacting among themselves, creating a rapid interplay of concave and convex design. The result is exceptional lines, shadows and reflections, again emphasizing the particular proportions of the BMW Z4.