BMW Z10

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BMW Z10
Manufacturer BMW
Production 2008
Predecessor BMW Z8
Class Sports car
Engine(s) 5.0 L V10
Curb weight 1200 kg (2646 lb)

The BMW Z10 is BMW's latest entry into the high performance sports car market segment. Expected to debut in 2008[citation needed], the car, roughly the size of a Lamborghini Gallardo, will sport a V10 twin-turbo engine that produces 550+ horsepower.[1] The car will be built primarily of carbon fiber and aluminum—a combination that will yield a power-to-weight ratio of 458 hp (342 kW) per ton. The car will sport variable geometry airfoils to generate downforce at speed. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is estimated at 3.3 seconds.[citation needed]

The car is expected to retail at approximately USD$280,000.

In a comment following the 2007 Macau Grand Prix on 18 November 2007, BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen mentioned that the Z10's roll out date would be pushed out.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cartype : BMW Z10