Fanatics waiting for the arrival of the BMW’s new Z4 GT3 Race Car will be pleased to know that scorcher has been detailed. The race car that was officially tested in March and has already been delivered to private BMW teams features a 4.0-liter V8 engine that can produce 473bhp. The engine is assisted by an ECU408 management system and the unit is together mated to a six-speed sequential transmission with Quickshift function.

The GT3 racing competitor has been aggressively designed and the heavy carbon fiber usage keeps the curb weight down to 1,200 kilogram. Other regularities include a racing anti-lock braking system, a roll cage, a fresh looking front axle and special rims with central locking and safety clips. For the curious ones eager to know it’s pricing, the all new BMW Z4 GT3 gets tagged for $402,488.

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For some reason I’m not entirely happy with the new 2010 BMW Z4 being launched in Detroit (expected in Geneva) at NAIAS, but since I can’t afford it I’ll have to live with it.

Expected to run on a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine that sports 343 hp, the new BMW Z4 claims that the two 3.0-liter naturally aspirated versions that output 300 hp for the Z4 sDrive35i with 300 lb-ft (406 Nm) of torque and 255 hp with 220 lb-ft (298 Nm) of torque for the Z4 sDrive30i, are better. We fail to understand why … but that’s a different story.

With a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the EfficientDynamics technology for better performances and its LED-highlighted design architecture makes the new BMW Z4 a real competitor in its niche. However we demanded more and more, because 0 to 60mph in 5 seconds sharp, is not that quick when you pay a lot of money. [via WCF]

The guys at BMWBlog managed to get their hands on a 2010 BMW Z4 brochure image that shows the rear and the folding hard top roof. Rumors on the market say that December 15 is the official date to be announced, while at the Detroit Auto Show it will be officially unveiled for the first time. It sure looks promising and if are to trust previous leaked images (spied in showroom – below) we think it’s going to be a hit.

As for what’s under the hood, the new Z4 is going to pack 2.0-, 2.5-, and 3.0-litre engines, a quick 3.0-litre twin turbo, and a massive 4.0-litre V8 from the M division which will do great with impressing ladies. Like it?

In theirs secret laboratories, BMW is cooking something and that something is a new generation of Z4. Rumors say that the new Z4 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next year and it will burn rubber on the streets in 2009.

Competition will be stiff for the new Z4 but I know for sure BMW won’t go down without a fight. And they have a few weapons that seem to even the odds. First we have the engines. For sure we know there will be a twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine from the 335i and the Z4 M is set to get a new 4.0 liter V8 from the M3. Some say there’s even a diesel included in the new scheme. Sweet!

BMW thought about our pockets, too, and their new engines will benefit from the EfficientDynamics program that will go easy on fuel consumption and emissions levels. Until next year all we can do is practice our driving skills and save money.

via WCF