Back when the original Z8 came out, a friend of my mine was working as a Mercedes salesman at a dealer that also had a BMW franchise. We were shopping for a new Mercedes at the time and he showed us the Z8 in the parking lot. What a lovely car the original Z8 is, but this is even more beautiful. Too bad BMW is no longer building beautiful cars.
Yeah... it has the intake resonating sounds normally associated with the good old N/A engines of the past with an american muscle tone to it. Why would anyone want pops and crackles over that : ) Wonderful
I got to see this car in person in San Diego, and it was spectacular. The fit and finish alone were truly sensational, and - in person - the car looks even better. It’s a truly exciting and original build - and I’m in love.
Wow. That looks fantastic. When I started watching though, I thought it was a shame they had cut up a Z8, but since it's a Z4 (in itself a pretty car, but not so rare) it's actually all good news.
Z4m coupes actually are pretty rare. Not z8 status, but definitely hard to find. As I am writing this; I don't remember if he said it could only be done with the coupe or its not chassis specific.
I have seen this car in person they bring it out to shows every now and then. As someone who has done a few custom builds the composite layouts and seams were the best I have ever seen outside of a MSO 720s. When you think of the small build numbers it makes it even more impressive. It really is a complete package.
Even up until the last generation of BMW line up their grills are still sort of widening horizontally throughout the years, but... sigh... we all know what happened....
Weird thing when I see the shapes of Z8 I can feel them, that is almost the only car I have a strong tactile memory to, loved it since I was 10, since 1999 or 2000 when I saw Pierce Brosnan driving it as agent 007 and when I bought the car, but 1/18 size. The feeling of shapes still in memory like I'm touching it with my eyes
As a Z4M Coupe owner, this is awesome to see. My end-goal is to put an S65 V8 into my own car, and seeing it done (a few others have as well) always makes it seem more like a reality. Although I want to swap mine in to be California CARB/SMOG legal, and am 90% sure I will be able to work within the letter of the law to do so.
@@VincentPiquet he wants the worst part of an American car with some of the best parts of European cars it makes sense if you're American probably remember they do eat lead paint chips in school v ate mo der 🤠 ironically I would get something like a Dodge and slap a V12 in there British eccentricity at it's finest
In 2009, I had a boss who owned a Z8. I had a chance to sit in it and check it out. I remember being impressed at what it was, and thinking, wow, this is really nice, but I wasn't blown away by its beauty. I definitely am with this. This is stunning.
I'd buy this instantly if this was in a bmw showroom. Some of their current design language could take away a lot from this car and it's beautiful appearance.
@@adambenk0 The Shelby GT500 and GT350 would like to have a word with you, in fact, so do the Camaro, Charger, Challenger, pretty anything that’s American performance.
@@adambenk0 AMG still do a very good job, but I agree, with all the other stuff from M and RS, you have to get something aftermarket if you’re really chasing that anti-social stuff. To be honest, most owners would have done it anyway, so I don’t know why a fair few are complaining so much. Plus, it’s not even the manufacturer’s fault. The latest models have exhausts that work with those filters, so that will improve things somewhat. So long as the car sounds good from the inside, happy days.
That is in the top 10 if not top five most beautiful cars I've ever seen. The sound makes it all the more so. Gorgeous locations for the video too. Looks like California
It makes me happy that this exists. I’ll never own one. But the world is better when there is beauty to behold that makes you believe in your fellow man
Z3M Coupe owner here - love this Z8 Coupe tribute! I'd be interested to see if anyone would make some kind of Z3M restomod in the next few years, as I definitely feel like that chassis would benefit from a ground-up revision, much like the Z4 Coupe (which is not the prettiest car IMHO). Very well done here!
Wow ..... The sound of the engine was sensational along with the beautiful flowing body of the car. Just Perfect, hats off to the brothers who did an amazing job.
Damn that thing is more of a dream car than most modern supercars! Looks amazing, sounds amazing and seems like great fun on the roads rather than a race track!!
It’s a fantastic piece of design I think that back end is truly wondrous, the tail lights are perfectly proportional, the spoiler looks great up or down, just wow 👍🏻🏴
That a few people can create something like that is nothing short of breathtaking. And it looks like a blend of a BMW, a Jaguar, and a Porsche. Unbelievable.
7:20 someone forget to sync all the audio in...it cuts from "BMW developed the Z-" to "which means when they turned it into a coupe...". I'm guessing the missing audio is "4 as a convertible".
I think this is a brilliant idea. I’m not talking about the work, or the engine, or the fact they used a Z4… i’m talking about quitting your job at Tesla. No more seriously, this is really cool.
As a super fan of the Z8, I can totally understand their vision. Fabulous job .. Even in the video you can see the amazing design and quality .. it’s a huge WOW ! Congrats on the efforts .. Fantastic !
This is perfection. But imo it would be cooler if the rear pillar went all the way to the door window, and if the roof was slightly sloped through the central line, like the coupe version of the original Z8 concept. It just has that special, intangible and indescribable charm that evokes Bond and retro modernism in a really unique way.
Absolutely love this, Congratulations guys, I have been looking at my Z8 1:18 model car since I was a kid, And having owned a bmw recently I agree they don't make good cars anymore. And I prefer there older stuff.
how much beautiful and elegant are sport cars with simple and clean lines. I don't care if its 0.whatever slower on the track, that is a timeless design that will age like wine.
This is up there with the eagle speedster in terms of beauty. It’s a rare display of when an independent company takes an already amazing car and makes it even better
The Z8 was one of my very favourite BMW's ever but this is so beautiful...I want to buy a Z4 so that they can turn it into this. I'd put a Lexus IS500 5.0L V8 and transmission in it for reliablity and it would be my daily driver forever
What a beautiful car! It's funny as I just bought a car to replace my MGB. I had looked really at only a few cars the BMW Z 4...and the Jag XK, 100 and 150 series. Ended up with an XK 150 type, which is lovely.
Wow love the engine and exhaust sound and agree with the 60s cobra characterization about the feel and style. But for the price, in my opinion, the dash and seats would need an upgrade or customization in materials and design-it seems completely untouched from the donor car.
That’s Palomar Mountain, East Grade! Gorgeous drive & car, I would’ve flipped to have seen this up ripping up there. Hope you enjoyed your stay in San Diego!
I instantly thought it was a Z4 but what they've done with it is miraculous. I'm not in love with those wheels, I think they could have given it something like the Alpina Dynamic wheels, but overall it's a real thing of beauty. And I know it's not cheap, but it's £100,000 less than the Redux E30 M3s built by Retropower and I know where my money would be going.
Looks like an old school roadster. Not really my style but very impressive engineering. Even the position of the engine behind the front axle is on point
The side profile and looking at it from the rear is one of the best looking car's I've ever seen. The front isn't the best but it would only take a slight Tweek to be the best looking car ever made.
I think it’s gorgeous. I thought that the front looked a little off. Still gorgeous, though. At 3/4 view I think it shines the most. I wish BMW had built their version of this car when it was in production, but I’ll remain content with the fact that it exists at all.
Great video, beautiful car!! The Z8 is ofc in a different league to a Z4 MC and could never be butchered. But in terms of rarity, they made fewer Z4MCs than Z8s, and I bet a way fewer are still alive.
@@feuderali1234 maybe. The donor in the video was an M. You could see the S54 sat there whilst it was being stripped. The interior features the M carbon dash and M embossed nappa seats too. I suspect all the differences in the M over the non-M are in favour of the build ! Control arms / geometry / boot floor - battery location / interior - seats / dashboard / dials / door cards. By the time you source an M interior and other bits needed, i bet it wouldn’t make sense to use a non M. Not to mention then selling on the s54 and other parts !
@@twrowbotham The standard Z4 coupe came with almost the same equipment as the M except some suspension parts lsd and of course the engine interior could be spec same as M or even better with extended leather package. Have the non m myself
@@anthonygillesse7242 tbh, I'm quite surprised that they left the interior on this standard, for the money they charge!! Yes I had the e85si, loved that engine. So smooth! And the ride! I've since had an MC for
I don't dislike it at all, and it has a particular sound but it is missing some of the charm and beauty of the Z8. I do appreciate the effort, the thing screams passion
This may be one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. It's like an e-type and Z8 blended together.
It looks like it came right out of GTA V Online
8C as well no?
The sky is blue
It looks like it got punched in the nose and it's swollen
@@hairspringwatches Was literally just about to comment that...it was like the first thing i spotted within the design.
Back when the original Z8 came out, a friend of my mine was working as a Mercedes salesman at a dealer that also had a BMW franchise. We were shopping for a new Mercedes at the time and he showed us the Z8 in the parking lot. What a lovely car the original Z8 is, but this is even more beautiful. Too bad BMW is no longer building beautiful cars.
The Z8 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made in my opinion.
Mercedes is tho
AMG GT wow
I beg to differ bmw are selling betting then ever lol
@@Tm0n3y762 doesnt mean that they are selling beautiful cars
@@federicoguinand9451 selling to non-enthusiasts
That sound is amazing 👏 no pops no bangs just more of the engine and just the right match exhaust sound..
Yeah... it has the intake resonating sounds normally associated with the good old N/A engines of the past with an american muscle tone to it.
Why would anyone want pops and crackles over that : )
Wonderful
@Damar Fadlan Hello there
I was about to say that. No OPF, rev limiter or pops & bangs 👌🔥🔥🔥
It sounds like a cruddy American camaro. No thanks
@@Bearly7feettall What??
I got to see this car in person in San Diego, and it was spectacular. The fit and finish alone were truly sensational, and - in person - the car looks even better. It’s a truly exciting and original build - and I’m in love.
They really took the absolute best bits from the z4 coupe and z8 platforms. I'm very impressed by how it looks, especially from behind.
That car is beautiful
☝️ report low rent porn/cr*p like this
Want one, looks incredible
Merc gt
Wow. That looks fantastic. When I started watching though, I thought it was a shame they had cut up a Z8, but since it's a Z4 (in itself a pretty car, but not so rare) it's actually all good news.
Z4m coupes actually are pretty rare. Not z8 status, but definitely hard to find. As I am writing this; I don't remember if he said it could only be done with the coupe or its not chassis specific.
@@nuu-age1118 Actually the Z4M Coupé is a rarer car than the Z8
Same! This thing is fantastic
Apart from the $450K Z4 price tag.
@@aabidamn please do ignore the fact that this car is like the bmw equivalent to a singer 911 in every way except for the interior
Extremely well done. Can't say a single thing I don't like about it. Almost half a mil is a lot of money sure but if say it's worth it.
I don't know, man. For that money, I'd much prefer the Lexus LFA over this.
@@Asiansxsymbol Or just keep the V8 in an M3, this looks like 3200 GT Maserati.
Original Z8 for less, pls.
You’re a friend of the Makers wanna bet?
The front has been ruined:(
I have seen this car in person they bring it out to shows every now and then. As someone who has done a few custom builds the composite layouts and seams were the best I have ever seen outside of a MSO 720s. When you think of the small build numbers it makes it even more impressive. It really is a complete package.
Love it. That's a classy understated grill. The whole car is beautiful. The interior is a bit of a let down though
Even up until the last generation of BMW line up their grills are still sort of widening horizontally throughout the years, but... sigh... we all know what happened....
Weird thing when I see the shapes of Z8 I can feel them, that is almost the only car I have a strong tactile memory to, loved it since I was 10, since 1999 or 2000 when I saw Pierce Brosnan driving it as agent 007 and when I bought the car, but 1/18 size. The feeling of shapes still in memory like I'm touching it with my eyes
You bought car 🤣🤣
Same story
@@RCmaniac667 So cool to hear :)
That one looked better than this one imo. This one looks like it's face had an allergic reaction and it swelled up
tf he smokin m8s
As a Z4M Coupe owner, this is awesome to see. My end-goal is to put an S65 V8 into my own car, and seeing it done (a few others have as well) always makes it seem more like a reality. Although I want to swap mine in to be California CARB/SMOG legal, and am 90% sure I will be able to work within the letter of the law to do so.
@@rahulsudhir666 love the Z4 GT3 car such a brutal race car
Too bad the 4.4 stroker kits are $10k
You've got the marvelous straight 6, no need V8
@@VincentPiquet he wants the worst part of an American car with some of the best parts of European cars it makes sense if you're American probably remember they do eat lead paint chips in school v ate mo der 🤠 ironically I would get something like a Dodge and slap a V12 in there British eccentricity at it's finest
And then another lunatic was even able fit an S85 in a Z4.
In 2009, I had a boss who owned a Z8. I had a chance to sit in it and check it out. I remember being impressed at what it was, and thinking, wow, this is really nice, but I wasn't blown away by its beauty. I definitely am with this. This is stunning.
If only BMW made good looking cars nowadays
It’s so sad man
I know what you mean but they still do, you just have to select carefully.
This is a cool car…and the back of it looks amazing 🤩
Best sounding engine I've ever heard. EVER. What a car. What a beauty!!
It’s such a joy to watch in 4K, thanks for the unmatched quality.
I'd buy this instantly if this was in a bmw showroom. Some of their current design language could take away a lot from this car and it's beautiful appearance.
Aside from the headlights, the car would still look new 20 years from now
That Design is just amazing. I am a huge Fan of the Z8. I really hope BMW makes a reunion of this Car.
@@mb1326 Honestly I don't like their current design. Chris Bangle was a genius .
This is stunning, but to be honest the Z4 Coupe is one of the most beautiful cars BMW has ever made! Totally underrated!
If only BMW made cars that looked something like that these days.
8 Series is the closest we’ve got. Great car, but not an old car.
If only we could have cars with v8 that sound this good. Nowadays, there is no car with v8 that sounds this good anymore.
@@adambenk0 The Shelby GT500 and GT350 would like to have a word with you, in fact, so do the Camaro, Charger, Challenger, pretty anything that’s American performance.
@@magnustan841 They dont sound this good but they sound much better than anything money can buy in EU (except 911 gt3 which you cant buy :D)
@@adambenk0 AMG still do a very good job, but I agree, with all the other stuff from M and RS, you have to get something aftermarket if you’re really chasing that anti-social stuff. To be honest, most owners would have done it anyway, so I don’t know why a fair few are complaining so much. Plus, it’s not even the manufacturer’s fault. The latest models have exhausts that work with those filters, so that will improve things somewhat. So long as the car sounds good from the inside, happy days.
Beautiful scenery, makes the car look even better
Hey do you know where that is ? Is it in California ?
Yep! Cleveland National Forest near Lake Henshaw.
Palomar Mountain, California! Nice place to drive for us in San Diego County
Watching and enjoying the creation and realized hot damn I know that road well!
Z8. E39 m5 engine. Most visceral, incredible thing ive ever experienced.
What an absolute stunner if that’s the first Car the brothers have made, big manufacturers need to take a note that’s how you do it, it’s beautiful
4 minutes into the video and I can say the Oletha project is well-done !. Can't get over how good this thing looks
Im so glad somebody got round to finally sorting this car and giving it the treatment it so long deserved. Brilliant.
Had a Z4m coupe and an E92 M3, this is a nice combo!
Stunning design - really impressive 👍
If the Porsche 928 existed today, it would look similar to this.
Always been a quiet fan of the Z8, now I want one of these.
It makes me so happy to see what they created. I‘ve always loved the look of the Z8, but this is on another level!
That is in the top 10 if not top five most beautiful cars I've ever seen. The sound makes it all the more so.
Gorgeous locations for the video too. Looks like California
Cleveland National Forest near Lake Henshaw
Less lift is not down force, it is just less lift.
It’s absolutely gorgeous! One of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen!
It makes me happy that this exists. I’ll never own one. But the world is better when there is beauty to behold that makes you believe in your fellow man
Fantastic video, Ollie. I love that car and your review was excellent. Could listen to that engine all day long.
Such a beautiful car. The Z8 is one of the best looking cars ever made. This one is definitely a rival for the title.
Z3M Coupe owner here - love this Z8 Coupe tribute! I'd be interested to see if anyone would make some kind of Z3M restomod in the next few years, as I definitely feel like that chassis would benefit from a ground-up revision, much like the Z4 Coupe (which is not the prettiest car IMHO). Very well done here!
Wow ..... The sound of the engine was sensational along with the beautiful flowing body of the car. Just Perfect, hats off to the brothers who did an amazing job.
Why couldn’t Bmw produce this from factory absolutely gorgeous
Because 3d printing carbon fibre parts weren't a thing back in 2000, when the Z8 was made.
@@Orcawhale1 I think he meant design-wise. Current BMW cars looked like they were designed by a 12 year old.
@@devandrasimanjuntak1646 It still wouldn't have been able to look like that, even if were just talking design.
What an absolute beefcake. Masterful work.
Damn that thing is more of a dream car than most modern supercars! Looks amazing, sounds amazing and seems like great fun on the roads rather than a race track!!
It looks like a proper Bond car.
@@giselle8924 yes but I think it captures the essence of the classic bond cars too, that's also for fans over 50 years old
Perfect engine swap for the E86 platform. Really want to do this to a standard Z4 Coupé.
I’m surprised more people haven’t done the engine swap. It’s a great idea
This thing is gorgeous! & looks like it’s so enjoyably to drive. What a car 😍
It’s a fantastic piece of design I think that back end is truly wondrous, the tail lights are perfectly proportional, the spoiler looks great up or down, just wow 👍🏻🏴
Almost has a fisker/karma look to the front. Absolutely stunning
That a few people can create something like that is nothing short of breathtaking. And it looks like a blend of a BMW, a Jaguar, and a Porsche. Unbelievable.
7:20 someone forget to sync all the audio in...it cuts from "BMW developed the Z-" to "which means when they turned it into a coupe...". I'm guessing the missing audio is "4 as a convertible".
It looks sensational... absolutely serving design!
What an absolute beauty.
Z4 3.0 manual loved the engine in that.
RHD 1 of these for the UK market happy days
that is one of the most gorgeous cars ive ever seen...top 5 of all time
I think this is a brilliant idea. I’m not talking about the work, or the engine, or the fact they used a Z4… i’m talking about quitting your job at Tesla.
No more seriously, this is really cool.
The hips of the car and generally the back end is SO good I really want one
A nice compilation of the BMW parts bin!
Omg I could listen to that car all day long! It sounds like the late 60s
When I was 17 dated a girl simply so I could meet her dad that I knew had a Z8. He took me for a ride and it really was a fantastic car. Great sound.
As a super fan of the Z8, I can totally understand their vision. Fabulous job .. Even in the video you can see the amazing design and quality .. it’s a huge WOW ! Congrats on the efforts .. Fantastic !
This is perfection.
But imo it would be cooler if the rear pillar went all the way to the door window, and if the roof was slightly sloped through the central line, like the coupe version of the original Z8 concept. It just has that special, intangible and indescribable charm that evokes Bond and retro modernism in a really unique way.
The Z8 is a timeless work of art. Such a beauty.
Wow, nice to see the twisty roads of Palomar mountain in a top gear video.
Absolutely love this, Congratulations guys, I have been looking at my Z8 1:18 model car since I was a kid, And having owned a bmw recently I agree they don't make good cars anymore. And I prefer there older stuff.
It looks like a lovechild between the AC/Shelby Cobra and Jaguar E-Type. That looks gorgeous!
I can say that was I blessed to be able to drive a Z8 for 10 mins years ago. What a car.
Coachbuilding done properly... very nice work that many manufacturers should be envious of....
how much beautiful and elegant are sport cars with simple and clean lines. I don't care if its 0.whatever slower on the track, that is a timeless design that will age like wine.
Never thought I would like a BMW other than an 850il but THIS gorgeous machine isn't actually a BMW. BRAVO boys, bravo...
Just shows how great the original BMW z4 Coupe e86 platform was. It's more rare than the Z8 to begin with, even if it's not where near the price.
That has to be the best newish V8 I've heard in a while. Imma miss these when they finally go
I just wish BMW will begin to follow such an example...absolutely adorable!
Not sure, feels like curves at the back dont really match bmw design language, may as well have used the z4 platform and did an original front as well
I really love the original 507 so I kinda like the way this looks, and the sounds splendid as well.
This is up there with the eagle speedster in terms of beauty. It’s a rare display of when an independent company takes an already amazing car and makes it even better
The Z8 was one of my very favourite BMW's ever but this is so beautiful...I want to buy a Z4 so that they can turn it into this. I'd put a Lexus IS500 5.0L V8 and transmission in it for reliablity and it would be my daily driver forever
What a beautiful car! It's funny as I just bought a car to replace my MGB. I had looked really at only a few cars the BMW Z 4...and the Jag XK, 100 and 150 series. Ended up with an XK 150 type, which is lovely.
Imagine BMW does a modern version of this. It's truly beautiful.
Wow love the engine and exhaust sound and agree with the 60s cobra characterization about the feel and style. But for the price, in my opinion, the dash and seats would need an upgrade or customization in materials and design-it seems completely untouched from the donor car.
I absoulutely love the car but i must agree with you about interior. Still… im in love😀
That’s Palomar Mountain, East Grade! Gorgeous drive & car, I would’ve flipped to have seen this up ripping up there. Hope you enjoyed your stay in San Diego!
I instantly thought it was a Z4 but what they've done with it is miraculous. I'm not in love with those wheels, I think they could have given it something like the Alpina Dynamic wheels, but overall it's a real thing of beauty. And I know it's not cheap, but it's £100,000 less than the Redux E30 M3s built by Retropower and I know where my money would be going.
Love the looks. Much better than Z4 and Z8. Great job.
Just saw it today at a Cars and Coffee in Rancho Santa Fe. Beau-ti-ful…😍
Please GIVE THESE GUYS A JOB and FIRE THOSE INCOMPETENTS currently misguiding Bmw!!!!
This project is absolutely INSANE 💯❤
So jealous and such a beautiful car! Never would have thought it was something else!
That looks....soooooo good!
That rear view is unparalleled. I love it
You lucky chap ! What a car. For me, above all, is the look of it. Absolutely stunning. Just checked the bank balance…may have to wait a bit 😢
Just the best reviews...keep them coming!!
Looks like an old school roadster. Not really my style but very impressive engineering. Even the position of the engine behind the front axle is on point
Really beautiful, but maybe just missing the logo at the front
Stunning car ... it got the Mercedes GT coupe vibe about it ... The only issue are the boring tacky rms. Apart from that it's spot on!
That car looks and feels brilliant
Thanks for the video. Respect for the engineers.
Beautiful to hear and see this excellent automotive creation...dream status.
The side profile and looking at it from the rear is one of the best looking car's I've ever seen. The front isn't the best but it would only take a slight Tweek to be the best looking car ever made.
I think it’s gorgeous. I thought that the front looked a little off. Still gorgeous, though. At 3/4 view I think it shines the most. I wish BMW had built their version of this car when it was in production, but I’ll remain content with the fact that it exists at all.
I would still go for the original Z8: the interiors of the Z4 are pretty ugly, whereas the design of the Z8 cabin is a timeless gem.
Would be easy to have it custom made
I have to disagree with the dash. For me the center positioned clustermeter made the car look like a Japanese MPV.
@@aabidamn Fair enough, it’s a matter of personal taste and judgment, there’s no right or wrong. Cheers!
Great video, beautiful car!! The Z8 is ofc in a different league to a Z4 MC and could never be butchered.
But in terms of rarity, they made fewer Z4MCs than Z8s, and I bet a way fewer are still alive.
This doesn't have to come from a Z4M coupe though, just a regular E86 Z4 coupe would work as a base and they are much more plentiful.
@@feuderali1234 maybe. The donor in the video was an M. You could see the S54 sat there whilst it was being stripped. The interior features the M carbon dash and M embossed nappa seats too.
I suspect all the differences in the M over the non-M are in favour of the build ! Control arms / geometry / boot floor - battery location / interior - seats / dashboard / dials / door cards. By the time you source an M interior and other bits needed, i bet it wouldn’t make sense to use a non M. Not to mention then selling on the s54 and other parts !
@@feuderali1234 they made around the same amount Z4 coupes as the Z4 m coupes
@@twrowbotham The standard Z4 coupe came with almost the same equipment as the M except some suspension parts lsd and of course the engine interior could be spec same as M or even better with extended leather package. Have the non m myself
@@anthonygillesse7242 tbh, I'm quite surprised that they left the interior on this standard, for the money they charge!!
Yes I had the e85si, loved that engine. So smooth! And the ride! I've since had an MC for
One word: stunning. I want one. Just a few hundred thousand short…!
BMW did make a Z8 coupe prototype. I have seen it in person in Munich. Beautiful but sadly never went to production.
I don't dislike it at all, and it has a particular sound but it is missing some of the charm and beauty of the Z8. I do appreciate the effort, the thing screams passion
Seeing the reflection at the start, kind of like if it had two yellow stripes on the sides