Competiting directly with Porchse Boxter, BMW Z4 is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in two trims, the sDrive30i and the sDrive35i.
New BMW Z4 is a true expression for joy. The classic proportions of the stretched bonnet and short overhangs are complimented by the low seats near to the rear axle to grant the driver a perfect feel for the road. Reddot design award winner of 2009 is expertly customised with asymmetrical centre console to the optimally positioned instruments and round control elements that echo the legendary BMW Z8.
The best part of new BMW Z4 is that there are three engines to choose from and all of them are straight sixes. The new 35is with twin turbo technology is the highlight though - the 4.8 seconds 0-62mph time is about all you could want for. The other engines are a 2.5-litre and 3.0-litre.
History going back to 2002 when first version of BMW roadster was brought to public and designated as E85. Since then BMW roadster have never looked back and manufacturing moved from South Carolina to Germany have bought in latest features like straight six-cylinder pertol engine, seven speed sport automatic double clutch transimission, aluminium front axle, dynamic driving and stability control and rigid body shell.
Specification for Z4 sDrive30i
Wheels
Tyre dimensions front 225/45 R 17 W
Tyre dimensions rear 225/45 R 17 W
Wheel dimensions front 8 J x 17 aluminium
Wheel dimensions rear 8 J x 17 aluminium
Engine
Cylinders/valves 6/4
Capacity in ccm 2,996
Stroke/bore in mm 88.0/85.0
Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min 190 (258)/6,600
Max. torque in Nm at 1/min 310/2,600
Power-to-weight ratio (EU) in kg/hp 5.8
Weight in kg
Unladen weight EU 1,490 (1,505)
Maximum permissible weight 1,745 (1,760)
Permitted load 330
Permitted axle load front/rear 800/970
Performance
Drag (cw) 0.34
Top speed (km/h) 250
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (in s) 5.8 (6.1)
Acceleration 0 - 1,000 m (in s) 25.2 (25.6)
Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h in 4th/5th gear (in s) 5.3/6.8
Fuel consumption
EU urban (l/100 km) 12.4 (11.9)
EU extra-urban (l/100 km) 6.2 (6.2)
EU composite (l/100 km) 8.5 (8.3)
CO2 emissions (g/km) 199 (195)
Tank capacity in I (approx.) 55
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