No Z5M in the works

[Twin Turbo]

According to the M2 project lead, M will not be involved in the upcoming Supra/Z5/whatever it will be called project. A little bit disappointing but not surprising I guess. Still excited to see the cars that come out of this collaboration.

Excerpt and link to the full article below.

"My recent chat with the leader of BMW's M2 project revealed that while the cooperation between Toyota and BMW will indeed result in new vehicles and shared hybrid-electric technology, BMW's upcoming sports car, which will likely debut as a roadster, won't get the M treatment."

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...tas-new-supra/

 

[Dino D]

Yes but there will be plenty of 'M Performance' stickers and spoilers no doubt!

 

[Low Rider]

Looks very nice go on then I'll have one on test.

 

[GazHyde]

It's been that way for a while though as they never bothered with an E89 M version. I think it's easier for them to fit a large HP engine in and "that'll do". Less development, less costs. Perhaps if they stopped making M versions of everything else would help.