This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming BMW/Toyota sports car—purportedly the next Z4 and the revival of the Supra.

The three-year-old partnership between the two companies to build a sports car should finally yield a result in 2018 with a successor to the two-seat BMW Z4 and a new Toyota Supra. BMW engines and a chassis mated to probably Toyota hybrid technology is expected to save lots of money for sports car initiatives from the two companies—one of their numerous partnerships.

The photos here are believed to be the BMW with a folding fabric roof—a departure from the current Z4's retractable hardtop. Underneath are supposedly BMW mechanicals likely tied to the modular structure most rear-drive BMWs will be on, which is already adapted for plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The BMW is likely to stick to BMW engines and a possible hybrid variant, with 2.0L and 3.0L units likely. Expect dimensions to stick closely to rivals, such as the Mercedes-Benz SLC and Porsche Boxster. In keeping distance with the Toyota, the Z4 could be offered only as a soft top.

By contrast, the Supra could use only a hybrid system powered by a BMW inline six, with nearly 500 hp on tap. A dual-clutch transmission may be the only choice. But the Supra should compete with sports cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Porsche 911. Styling cues from the ’14 FT-1 concept are likely.

Expect to see the new Z4 in 2018 and the Supra the following year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a SEMA-supported bill to reduce burdensome regulations on business owners and job creators. The "Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act” (SCRUB Act) establishes a blue-ribbon committee whose mission is to identify obsolete and unnecessary regulations in addition to those that conflict with state and local law. 

The nine committee members would be appointed by the President and subject to U.S. Senate approval. The committee would review major rules that have an annual economic impact of more than $100 million, rules that are 15 years old or older and regulations that result in considerable paperwork burdens. The bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate, although there has been no action to date.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a SEMA-supported bill to reduce burdensome regulations on business owners and job creators. The "Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act” (SCRUB Act) establishes a blue-ribbon committee whose mission is to identify obsolete and unnecessary regulations in addition to those that conflict with state and local law. 

The nine committee members would be appointed by the President and subject to U.S. Senate approval. The committee would review major rules that have an annual economic impact of more than $100 million, rules that are 15 years old or older and regulations that result in considerable paperwork burdens. The bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate, although there has been no action to date.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.