Coupe Press Release

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Coupe Press Release

28 August, 2006 – Columbus, Ohio

BMW Tuner and Sport Car Racing Team, TC Kline Racing Inc. introduce the addition of the Carbon Coupe to stand along side the Carbon Roadster introduced in April of this year. The Carbon Coupe is a focused ultra high performance sports car based on the already excellent dynamics of the BMW Z4 M Coupe. TC Kline’s passionate adherence to the fundamental principals of light weight and dynamic performance has resulted is a highly tuned sports car.

The Carbon Coupe weights 2,740 lbs., has 342 hp and corners with 1.06G grip. Take a minute to soak that in. The CC weighs less than a Honda S2000, has the HP of a Porsche 911, and has wider wheels and tires than a Ferrari F430. Incredibly, the CC weighs almost 600 lbs. less than a BMW M3 while maintaining the same power, drive train, and suspension.

The Body; Like the CR, the entire skin of the CC is manufactured from Carbon Fiber Composites. The changes to the Z4 M Coupe bodywork are a direct result of the application of the principals of "form follows function". Walk around the CC and you will not find any body lines which do not serve as an extension of function. The Carbon Coupe body work incorporates aerodynamic performance enhancements with a front air dam, front wheel house vents, and side skirts. The body also has all four fenders flared to accommodate wider wheels and tires. The use of carbon composites to make the body reduces the weight of the CC tremendously while maintaining a strong durable skin.

Interior: TC Kline has contracted with Recaro to produce a one piece shell performance seat specifically for the CC upholstered in Custom Leather. These light weight performance seats feature cutouts for a driver harness and have exceptional support while maintaining driver comfort. These Recaro/TC Kline seats are similar to those found in the E46 BMW M3 CSL or the Porsche Carrera GT.

The Drive Train: The Z4 M Coupe incorporates the E46 M3 Drive train. The TC Kline CC is based on that car and shares its 3.2 liter motor, 6 Speed Transmission and M Lock Differential. TC Kline upgrades the drive train with an Aluminum flywheel for quicker throttle response, improved acceleration and lighter weight. TC Kline has also developed a thin wall stainless steel exhaust system for the CC. This exhaust system is significantly lighter than the stock system and improves horse power by 12.

The Suspension: KONI Double Adjustable Coil-Over struts and rear shocks valved to TC Kline Specifications are already accepted by the BMW enthusiast as the standard for street and track performance and directly contribute to the 1.06G cornering grip the CC develops. The VVS suspension springs for the CC are made in Germany from a light weight alloy steel and TC Kline has a variety of spring rates available which allow the owner to tune the CC to their personal taste. The CC front struts are topped off with TC Kline designed front Camber Plates for quicker turn-in and steering feel and Delrin bushings replace the standard rubber bushings in the front lower arms and rear trailing arms for quicker response and markedly improved feel. (TC Kline also offers suspension bushings in Monoball or Rubber to suit driver tastes). These TC Kline components significantly reduce the unsprung weight resulting in a more responsive suspension.

Brakes: Performance Friction Corp. has created extremely rigid and light weight aluminum MonoBloc calipers for use on the CC. The front caliper is a four piston design with four brake pads for superior modulation and high brake torque and the rear caliper is a two piston design sharing the same pads. The large floating rotors have aluminum hats for light weight. The front rotor diameter in 345 mm, and 321mm rotors are on the rear. The PFC Carbon Metallic Brake Pads offer exceptional brake loads for extremely short stopping distances. These ultra performance brakes also contribute significantly to reducing the unsprung weight of the Carbon Coupe.

Wheels and Tires: The CC uses a one piece forged aluminum wheel designed for the lightest weight and strength. The CC standard front wheels are 18x9.5" and the rears are 18x10.5". TC Kline has chosen 18" wheels to allow drivers to take advantage of a larger selection of ‘R’ Compound tires. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup is currently the highest performance tire available for the street. The standard sizes for the CC are 265/35x18 front and 295/30x18 rear. These Sport Cup tires produced 1.06 G cornering in a Car and Driver test driving a TC Kline Z4 using the same suspension as supplied on the CC. The Michelin PS2 Ultra high performance tire will be available as a no cost option. The PS2’s offer extended wear with less grip than the Sport Cup tires.

The TC Kline Carbon Coupe and Roadster will be assembled in the TC Kline Racing Shop in Columbus, Ohio. The CC will be available in all of the BMW Z4 M Roadster colors, and any special color can be accommodated for a small extra charge. The CC and CR will be limited by production capability to 100 cars. The final price of the Carbon Roadster is $95,800.00 and the Carbon Coupe is $98,500.00. For further information you can go tcklineracing.com, or call TC Kline Racing at 614-771-7744.

TC Kline Racing

"Uncompromising BMW Performance"

TC Kline Carbon Coupe

Specifications

Body

TC Kline Carbon Fiber Composite skin over steel unibody

Dimensions

Length 161.5"

Width 72.1"

Height 50.2"

Wheel Base 98.3"

Track

Front 60.2"

Rear 61.4"

Weight 2,740 lbs (unladen w/out A/C or Radio)

2,790 lbs (W/ A/C and Radio)

Interior

Recaro/TC Kline Custom light weight one piece shell seat w/ Leather upholstery

Optional – Recaro Sport Seats or Recaro Racer SPG Racing Seats

Engine

BMW 3.2 L inline Double overhead cam 6 Cylinder w/Iron Block and Aluminum Head

342 hp @ 7900 rpm

262 lb/ft torque at @4900 rpm

Exhaust

TC Kline Thin Wall Stainless

Flywheel

TC Kline 11.2 lbs Aluminum

Transmission

BMW 6 Speed Manual

Gear Ratios 1)4.35 2)2.50 3)1.67 4)1.23 5)1.00 6)0.85

Differential

BMW M Lock Limited Slip

Final Drive Ratio 3.62

Suspension

Front

TC Kline/KONI Dbl Adj Struts

TC Kline light weight 60mm ID Coil Over Springs

TC Kline Adjustable Camber Plates

TC Kline Delrin Lower arm Bushings

Rear

Multi-Link Trailing Arm

TC Kline Dbl Adj Shocks

TC Kline Light Weight Coil Springs w/Adjustable Spring Lands

TC Kline Delrin Trailing Arm Bushings (Spherical Ball Joint Bushings and Rear Lower Arms or BMW Rubber Optional)

Brakes

Front

Performance Friction 4 piston MonoBloc Aluminum Calipers

345mm Floating rotor w/aluminum hats

Rear

Performance Friction 2 Piston MonoBloc Aluminum Calipers

321mm Floating rotor w/aluminum hats

PFC Carbon Metallic brake pads

Wheels and Tires

Light Weight One Piece Forged Aluminum w/Michelin PS2 or Pilot Sport Cup Tires

Front – 18x9.5" wheel with 265/30x18" tire

Rear - 18x10.5" wheel with 295/25x18" tire

Optional

19x9.5 front and 19x10.5 rear Forged Aluminum

18x10 front and 18x11 rear Forged Magnesium