Next Generation BMW Z4 to have sharper handling

The next generation BMW Z4BMW Z4 Gen.2Germany, 2009 > present42 versions
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is due in 2015, and the first rumblings about the car say that it will be a better driving, more dynamic car than the current generation. BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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is also aiming for timeless styling for the next car. 

The next Z4 will be a better driver. However, early indications are that the styling will be subdued not to alienate buyers. The hood will be shorter for better forward visibility. The design is being penned with the next 15 years in mind. BMW has released that more of its older models are on the road than its brand new ones. So when designing new cars, it is now trying to make them timeless so that in 15 years they look as good as they do now. The first new BMW with this design philosophy in mind was the F10 5-SeriesBMW 5 Series Gen.6 [F10]Germany, 2010 > 2016180 versions
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. The F30 3-SeriesBMW BMW 3 Series Gen.6 [F30/F31]Germany, 2012 > present115 versions
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and F12 6-SeriesBMW 6 Series Gen.3Germany, 2011 > present69 versions
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share the philosophy as well. 

Power will continue to come from the N20, 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 245ps.

The first generation E85 Z4BMW Z4 Gen.1Germany, 2002 > 200818 versions
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went on sale in 2003 to replace the Z3BMW Z3Germany, 1995 > 200217 versions
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that was released in 1995. The current E89 Z4 has been on sale since 2009. 

Source: Inside Line