BMW Z4 Coupe Concept Car

The Frankfurt Motor Show began yesterday and despite months of previews and first glimpses of the production debuts and concept releases, there were still a few show cars we hadn’t seen. One of the highest profile surprises of the day was from BMW, which re-ignited a passion for closed-roof sportscars with its show-stopping Z4 Coupé Concept Car. Based around the architecture of the fast-paced BMW Roadster, the sleek and eye-catching two-seater delivers the first ever look at a fixed roof Z4.

With a steeply raked tailgate designed into the rear styling of the Roadster, the Z4 Coupé Concept Car adds a new dimension to motoring.

The bold, modern flame surface design language is extended even further with the fixed roof incorporating a dual dome reminiscent of traditional sportscars.

The flowing roofline accentuates the sporting look and character of the Coupé bringing the focus to the rear wheels and giving the car the appearance of a beast ready to spring into action at any moment. The centre of gravity moves much closer to the rear axle.

The large rear window sweeps deep into the tailgate accentuating the wheel arches and creating a powerful muscular impression.

As with the 6 Series, the large centrally mounted BMW badge serves as tailgate opener and handle. New lights and large exhaust pipes complete the transformation of the rear.

Low, fast and elegant, the BMW Z4 Coupé Concept Car is devoid of add-on aerodynamic aids, having a neatly fared-in rear spoiler moulded within the tailgate sheet metal.

A character line extends from the tailgate along the rear side windows merging into the sill line to reinforce the typically BMW Hofmeister Kick.

Under the long, flat wide bonnet, lies the latest generation VALVETRONIC equipped 3.0-litre magnesium alloy six-cylinder producing 195 kW at 6,650 rpm and 315 Nm of torque between 2,500 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

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