The new BMW Z4 draws attention to itself not just on the road simply also among internationally renowned blueprint experts. Just a few weeks afterwards its market place launch, the Roadster has at present received the International Design Excellence Award (Idea) 2009 in the Usa.

The award is presented annually by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), based in Duelles in the state of Virginia. The BMW Z4 received the statuary honour, thus continuing the success story of BMW Group vehicles in this competition. Since 2000, nine vehicles of the brands BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad have been recognised for their outstanding design.

The new BMW Z4 impressed the jury with a design which unmistakably and authentically reflects the driving pleasure feature of the roadster. With its long bonnet, long wheelbase, large wheels and short overhangs, the two-seater possesses classic roadster proportions which are interpreted in a modern way with a styling which is characteristic of the make.

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Its sophisticated surface design gives the BMW Z4 a fascinating elegance which tin be seen from every perspective. Its appearance is that of a vehicle sculpture shaped as a single entity. An every bit feature feature is the low seating position shut to the rear axle. The resulting driving experience and the visual impression of the roadster thus provide a perfectly integrated and fascinating whole.

For the commencement fourth dimension, a BMW Roadster is fitted with a retractable hard top. The dual-section roof in aluminium lightweight construction too contributes to the harmonious design of the BMW Z4. When closed, the hard top provides a flowing, coupé-like roof line which highlights the car'south elegant expect. When open, it is discreetly and harmoniously integrated into the flat rear.

The success of the BMW Z4 at the 2009 International Pattern Excellent Awards builds on the outstanding showing of the BMW Group in this contest in by years. Three vehicles of the BMW Group take received a gold award: the motorcycle models BMW K 1200 LT in 2000 and BMW R 1200 GS (2004) and the MINI Cooper Due south (2003). Silver has gone to the BMW X5 (2000) and the MINI Convertible (2005), bronze to the motorcycle model BMW F 650 CS (2003). What is more than, the BMW 3 Serial Convertible and the motorbike model BMW F 8090 GS achieved finalist status in last year's contest.

The international jury of the International Design Excellence Awards presented awards in 17 categories this year. In add-on to products from the fields of ship, office equipment, communication, household and consumer electronics, there was also assessment of design enquiry projects and innovations in the field of ecology applied science. The official award ceremony volition exist held on September 26th 2009 after the annual international blueprint briefing of the IDSA in Miami.

[Source: BMW ]