Z9 Gran Turismo Concept Car
The Z9 gran turismo concept car features the long hood and short rear deck that have
become hallmarks of BMW sport coupe design. Beneath the elegant carbon fiber body panels
resides an aluminum spaceframe chassis offering both extraordinary rigidity and light
weight. Large wheels - 20-inch front and 21-inch rear - provide a hint of the performance
capability of the Z9's 3.9-liter V8 turbodiesel engine which delivers a stunning 413 lb-ft
of torque.
If you would like to see more of the Z9, see our Z9 Feature
The full-length gull-wing doors, which have conventional front-opening doors built in,
open to reveal an interior which incorporates a masterfully simple, uncluttered driving
environment. Instead of the usual array of buttons, switches and levers, the dashboard
houses only the starter button and light switches. A unique control knob (with
corresponding TV monitor) resides in place of the conventional shift lever operating a
number of functions for both the driver and passenger.
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