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It seems that BMW is doing its best of going stronger in the roadsters area. After rumors about a Z8 model coming in 2010, Autoweek has a report of the new Z2 coming from BMW, confirming what Autobild said a few weeks ago. read more »
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The Z1 has remarkable aerodynamics for a roadster. The design of the underbody has a major influence on this. The whole of the underneath of the car is covered by a flat composite undertray which is designed to smooth the airflow to the rear wing, which is the silencer and bodywork at the rear of the car. read more »
How is the Z1 built?
The BMW Z1 is a two-seat soft top roadster. It uses the engine and transmission from the E30 325 mounted in a specially designed base frame or chassis which is made from galvanised steel. The sports body which is made from various types of composite resin panels is fixed onto the base frame. The front suspension is re-worked 325 components, with a wider track. The rear suspension is the specially designed ‘Z axle’. The most distinctive features of the body are the electrically powered doors, which in the open position drop down into the side sills, this creating the ultimate ‘open car’ when the soft top is lowered underneath its’ flat cover. read more »
The BMW Z1 was introduced in 1987 and came available in 1988. There were only 4 colors available, although two more were added in 1991, the same year production of this unique car ended … The car was based on the E30 325i and shared items like the engine and dashboard parts. Needless to say the car will be a future classic! read more »