Japan's 3D Design Kits-Up the BMW Z4 Roadster

Japanese tuner 3D Design has come out with some new aero bits for owners of the E89 Z4 (that's the latest one with the retractable hard top).On the show car here you'll see the new urethane front lip and trunk spoilers and a diffuser made out of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Going by exchange rates as of this typing, the price breakdown is as follows: $956 (¥86,100) for the front lip spoiler, $805 (¥72,450) for the trunk spoiler, and $1,260 (¥113,400) for the diffuser.

If you want your E89 to stand out in a crowd, these might be worth a look. As for yours truly, I'm enough of a Z4 fan to really worry about $1,000 lip spoilers.

By Phil Alex

Link: 3D Design

BMW Drops the Top on Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia Limited Edition

Seventy years ago, BMW's racing division celebrated its greatest racing triumph so far in the world of motor sports by winning first, third, fifth and sixth places at the 1940 Mille Miglia with its classic 328.

To honor this anniversary, BMW Group's Italian arm has created a special edition version of the firm's hardtop roadster called the Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia, of which only 99 examples will be sold in Italy.

Based on the standard Z4 sDrive35is that's powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six with 340HP, the Mille Miglia edition comes equipped with an M Sports aerodynamics package and 19-inch alloy wheels in a dark chrome shade, while the body is finished in a matte silver color called 'Polaris'.

Other exterior highlights include the 'Mille Miglia' badges and the matte black kidney grilles.

Inside, the most noticeable feature of the Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia are the sports seats covered in Alcantara and leather with contrasting red stitching. The car also gets an M Sport steering wheel, unique floor mats, 'Mille Miglia' badges and special decorative trim.

Hamann Builds a BMW Z4 M Roadster [E89]

Hamann, creator of some of the world's more excessive BMWs, is going to be releasing a tuning kit for the E89 Z4.

The lowered Hamann Z4 features the usual tuner appointments: a new front bumper with integrated LEDs, side skirts, a spoiler, and rear apron. All standard fare, until you realize how mean they make the Z4 look.

Wearing a Hamann sports exhaust and electronically tuned to 360 horsepower (265 kW), the car will reach a de-limited 177 mph (285 km/h). Torque peaks at a hearty 398 lb ft (540 Nm).

The wheels shown here are Edition Race Matte Black pieces, and these specific 20-inch forged pieces cost €7,640 (with tires).

Inside, Hamann threw in a shift knob and floor mats for good measure.

For a better look at the finer details, have a look at some of the pics below.

By Phil Alex