BMW Z9

The BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) is a four-seat coupe concept car, carbon-fiber skin over an aluminum space frame.

A large, 8.8-inch monitor in the center of the dashboard displays all the information the driver needs, apart from the speedometer and tachometer, which are conventional analog instruments.

The control (called the Intuitive Interaction Concept) consists of a combination rotary and push button for selecting functions.

The Z9 Gran Turismo Concept car features the long hood and short rear deck that have become hallmarks of BMW sport coupe design.

The “face” of the Z9 incorporated trademark BMW design elements, such as the dual round headlights flanking the central kidney grille.

Torque is maintained constantly between 1750 and 2500 rpm to give high performance even at the low end of the rev range.

Choosing a diesel engine to power a large sports coupe like the Z9 is a testament to BMW's confidence in the refinement and performance characteristics of the 3.9 liter V-8.