BMW Z4

Author: David Lightfoot
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 0975498401
Category : BMW automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
BMW Z4: Design, Development and Production is the story of the creation of the Z4 from the first concept in the summer of 1998 until the delivery of customer cars in October 2002. David Lightfoot had exclusive access to the designers, engineers, and production personnel involved in the Z4, and provides an exciting behind-the-scenes look into the process. Never before has the story been told of how BMW brings together creative people and world renowned technical resources to deliver dream machines to its devoted clientele. David Lightfoot is a BMW enthusiast of the first order. He writes for Roundel, the publication of the BMW Car Club of America, on topics ranging from BMW history to future products and development. A particular interest is high performance driving; he has been an instructor with his local BMW Club for more than 20 years. The irony of his driving style and his last name have been brought to his attention many times. He is a lifelong resident of Seattle, Washington. This is his first book.

BMW Z3 and Z4

Author: James Taylor
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002775
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
BMW, that most performance-oriented of car companies, had no affordable sports roadster in its line-up before 1995. Stung into action by Mazda's revival of the classic two-seater roadster, the Germany company quickly staked its claim with the Z3, a classic long-nose, short-tail design that used existing BMW mechanical hardware to good effect. This new book tells the story of BMW's Z3 and Z4 two-seater roadsters and coupes, which since 1995 have been at the forefront of the affordable sports car market. The history of the Z3 and both generations of Z4 are covered as well as full specifications of all models; the formidable M Power derivatives and a guide to buying and owning. The book is profusely illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and diagrams. Contents include: Historical background to BMW's arrival in the two-seater sports car market; Complete history of the Z3 and both generations of Z4; Full specifications of all models; The formidable M Power derivatives; Guide to buying and owning.

BMW Z4: E85 Roadster and E86 Coupe including M and Alpina 2003 to 2009

Author: David Smitheram
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787111967
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This Essential Buyer’s Guide leads you through the process of buying a BMW Z4, from deciding whether this is the right car for you and what it’s like to live with, to which model is best for you, and what you should be paying for it. BMW Z4 All models 2002 to 2016 takes you through the buying process, gives advice on what equipment you’ll need, and shows you how to quickly determine whether to look at a particular car in more detail, or to just walk away. A comprehensive and thorough evaluation section, with a points scoring system, lets you fully assess a prospective purchase, and detailed illustrations show exactly what to look for. With advice on paperwork and buying at auctions, every aspect of buying the right car is covered.

2021 BMW Z4: 2021 BMW Z4 Buyer's Guide

Author: Hall FREDERICK
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
The Z4 is the latest in a long line of two-seat RWD convertibles from BMW. Built in collaboration with Toyota, the current-generation Z4 is closely related to the Supra. Unlike its cousin, the Z4 is more of a cruiser than a tail-happy sports car. The latest Z4 swaps the last-gen model's power hardtop for a soft top that you can raise or lower in 10 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph. Ditching the folding hardtop also added more trunk space. In addition to the standard turbo-four Z4, the six-cylinder M40i variant is available for drivers who want something faster.

Driven

Author: David Kiley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471269205
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
An exclusive look at one of the world's most successful and controversial companies, and the mysterious family behind it. BMW is arguably the most admired carmaker in the world. It's financial performance is the envy of its competitors, and BMW products inspire near-fanatical loyalty. While many carmakers struggle with falling sales, profits and market share, demand for BMWs continues to grow, frequently outpacing production. Now, David Kiley-Detroit Bureau Chief at USA Today and author of Getting the Bugs Out, which covered Volkswagen's demise and rebirth, goes inside the fabled German automaker to see how it does what it does so well. With unprecedented access to BMW executives, Kiley goes behind the walls of BMW's famed "Four Cylinders" headquarters in Munich at a time when the company is in its most aggressive, and some say riskiest, expansion in its history and when some of the company's new products, like the 7 Series sedan and Z4 roadster, are for the first time drawing as many barbs from critics as bouquets. Kiley covers intimate details of the boardroom drama surrounding the company's nearly disastrous acquisition and subsequent sale of the British Rover Group and its expansion into selling MINI and Rolls Royce cars. Besides being a world-class carmaker, BMW is also considered one of the smartest consumer marketing companies and Kiley explores the extraordinary value and management of the BMW brand mystique. He also takes a revealing look at the mysterious and ultra-private Quandt family of Bad Homburg Germany, which owns a controlling stake in BMW: Johanna and Susanne Quandt, two of the wealthiest women in Europe and Stefan Quandt, one of the wealthiest bachelors on the continent. David Kiley (Ann Arbor, MI) is the Detroit Bureau Chief at USA Today who has covered the auto industry for 17 years. He has been featured on Nightline, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR and the Today show. He is also the author of Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen in America (0-471-26304-4), also available from Wiley.

Disseminative Capabilities

Author: Kay Oppat
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3834981168
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Oppat analyzes cooperations in Product Development with a special focus on the Automotive Industry. The in-depth case studies conducted concentrate on joint car development projects between Magna Steyr, an Austrian-based company, and German-based BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Audi.

BMW Z Cars

Author: Jackie Jouret
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733387873
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
History of BMW's roadsters and their coupe derivatives, from the 1930 Wartburg to the current G29 Z4 and i8 Roadster. Includes extensive development detail about Z1, Z3, Z4, and i8 roadsters, as well as BMW's roadster and coupe concept cars, race cars, and Art Cars.

Driven

Author: David Kiley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471663840
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Branded Male

Author: Mark Tungate
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN: 0749450118
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
The male market is exploding. Thanks to emerging social and cultural trends, men are becoming consumers to reckon with. In 1990 only 4% of men claimed to regularly use a skin care product. By 2015 the figure will have risen to 50%. Branded Male discusses the evolution of the male consumer and the desire of marketers to tap into the still underdeveloped male market. Crammed with facts and anecdotes, Branded Male analyses how to effectively brand products and services for the male market. Using a typical modern male's weekday as a template and examining all the influences affecting him, the book considers his exposure to brands and the ways marketers can exploit these channels, taking you through popular strategies for marketing to men. In his trademark style, Mark Tungate - the author of Fashion Brands: Branding Style from Armani to Zara - paints a portrait of the male consumer. From razor blades to beer, from aftershave to hotels, he finds out which marketing messages have the most impact on male wallets. Men's bank balances may never be the same again.

The BMW Century, 2nd Edition

Author: Tony Lewin
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760373779
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
The BMW Century details more than one hundred years of BMW from its historic aviation roots to today’s trend-setting cars and motorcycles.