We May See the Z2 Yet!
BimmerFile.com reports that the long awaited Z2 will be officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. This is great news for BMW fans, who have heard rumors that the auto maker would / would not be producing this car. Well, it’s coming to auto shows, let’s see if it makes it into a production run.
Details are still sketchy, but it seems that the Z2 will be built on the same platform as the next generation 1-Series. Constructed using the latest advances in light weight materials, the roadster should weigh less than 1,000 kg (2200 lbs) and offer excellent fuel economy.
Power will likely come from a variety of small four-cylinder engines including the MINI’s full range of 1.6-liter engines as well as a new twin-turbo 2.0-liter engine with at least 250 horsepower. The Z2 is also expected to be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel form.
In order to keep costs down, future plans include the introduction of a Z2 coupe and a possible MINI version. The Z2 is expected to begin arriving at BMW dealerships sometime in 2013 with a base price of around $30,000.
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