BMW Z4M Carbon Coupe (loss of 515 lbs)
09-04-06, 05:45 PM
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BMW Z4M Carbon Coupe (loss of 515 lbs)
Originally Posted by gbb357
Pilot Sport Cups
Volk exclusive color and fitment 18x10.5 rear 18x9.5 front
Performance Friction floating rotors and alum. mono block calipers
Double Adjustables front and rear
Lightweight Flywheel
Lightweight Battery
100% Carbon Fiber Body Autoclaved (no fiberglass sandwich)
Lightweight exclusive leather Pole Positions
Body has an additional 2 inches of width
Best part of all it weighs only 2780 lbs (~1260 kg) with 342 ponies
I actually like it!
09-05-06, 09:16 AM
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All-carbon BMW Z4 M Coupe sheds 515 pounds
All-carbon BMW Z4 M Coupe sheds 515 pounds
Carbon fiber specialist TC Kline Racing has created a new vehicle it calls the "Carbon Coupe," based on the BMW Z4M Coupe. Previously, the company built a Z4 roadster with a custom carbon body, weighing 400 lbs less than the regular version. Now, TC Kline has turned its attention to the Z4 coupe. The 100% autoclaved carbon fiber body brings the overall weight to 2780 lbs — 515 pounds less than the standard 3295 lbs! The body is about two inches wider than the standard shell. Performance floating brake rotors with mono-block calipers have also been added. Finishing touches include custom 18" wheels, a lightweight flywheel, and a lighter battery. Output remains untouched at 330 horsepower.
Carbon fiber specialist TC Kline Racing has created a new vehicle it calls the "Carbon Coupe," based on the BMW Z4M Coupe. Previously, the company built a Z4 roadster with a custom carbon body, weighing 400 lbs less than the regular version. Now, TC Kline has turned its attention to the Z4 coupe. The 100% autoclaved carbon fiber body brings the overall weight to 2780 lbs — 515 pounds less than the standard 3295 lbs! The body is about two inches wider than the standard shell. Performance floating brake rotors with mono-block calipers have also been added. Finishing touches include custom 18" wheels, a lightweight flywheel, and a lighter battery. Output remains untouched at 330 horsepower.
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09-05-06, 07:38 PM
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At less than 2800 lbs and producing 330 hp - I bet this car is amazing to drive. The increased power to weight probably means sub 5 second 0-60 time not to mention improved/more dynamic handling.
That's pretty neat. And aside from the less than perfect fit of the hood and the debatable looks, this car is exactly right.
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That's pretty neat. And aside from the less than perfect fit of the hood and the debatable looks, this car is exactly right.
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09-06-06, 01:09 AM
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I admit, I don't know much about cars, but why are the right two exhaust tips slightly separated while the left two are touching? Shouldn't cars from an exterior standpoint look symmetrical (aside from text of course)
09-06-06, 01:44 AM
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Its just the angle you're looking from in that pic. Scroll up 2 pics, the shot from directly behind, and you'll see they are in fact symmetrical.
