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The sight of a long, lean and sensuously curved body is usually enough to set the pulses racing.



So is the feel of a 300-horsepower twin-turbo inline six shooting from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds - or less.



So is it too much to note that the new 2009 BMW Z4, which has a drop-dead gorgeous body and an exhilarating engine, also happens to be a roadster with a power folding hardtop, more space and a ride that will make you look for excuses to leave home?



Maybe. You tell me.



Drop Dead Gorgeous



The previous Chris Bangle-designed Z4 evoked a lot of controversy with its aggressive and some say overblown looks. This Z4, the product of two female designers, Julian Blasi and Nadya Arnaout, is getting nothing but kudos.



BMW's only two-seater has a classic roadster look, built as it is on a long wheelbase and sporting a long hood, raised haunches, short overhangs and Bimmer's signature kidney-shaped grille, wide air intake and dual round headlamps. Blasi (the exterior designer) excelled in synthesizing the Z4's sinewy, yet luscious dynamic lines into an elegant, harmonious whole, while also creating a hardtop that looks fabulous up or down - a claim not every droptop can make.

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... And fast to boot. The new BMW Z4 is a knockout in more ways than one. was originally published by New Orleans Auto Reviews: BMW. Read the full story by clicking here.