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Revision as of 14:18, 8 February 2013
| BMW Z4 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2002–present |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW Z3 |
The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car by the German car maker BMW. It follows a line of past BMW roadsters such as the BMW Z1, BMW 507, BMW Z8, and the BMW Z3. The Z4 replaces the Z3. First generation production started in 2002 at BMW USA's Greer, South Carolina plant, with production of both roadster and coupe forms. When debuted, it won Automobile Magazine "Design of the Year Award". Starting with the 2009 model year, the second-generation Z4 is built at BMW's Regensburg, Germany plant as a retractable hardtop roadster. In 2009, the BMW Z4 won the Red Dot Design Award.
First generation (E85)
| BMW Z4 (E85) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2002–2008 |
| Assembly | BMW US Manufacturing Company, Greer, South Carolina, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury Car-Sports Car-Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door roadster 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout inline-six variant, FMR layout inline-four variant |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L N46B20 I4 2.2 L M54B22 I6 2.5 L M54B25 I6 3.0 L M54B30 I6 3.0 L N52B30 I6 3.2 L S54B32 I6 |
| Transmission | 5/6 speed manual 5/6 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98.2 in) |
| Length | 4,090 mm (161.0 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) (roadster) 1,285 mm (50.6 in) (coupe) |
The first-generation BMW Z4 was designated the E85 in roadster form and E86 in coupé form. It was designed by Danish BMW-designer Anders Warming.[1]
From 2003 the Z4 Roadster is available as a 3.0i (3.0 L I6 with 231 hp), a 3.0si available with the new generation 3.0 L I6 with 265 hp (198 kW), a 2.5si with a 2.5 I6 with 218 bhp (163 kW; 221 PS), a 2.2i with a straight-6 170 bhp (127 kW; 172 PS) engine, or a 2.0i with a 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS) 2.0 L I4. The Z4 coupé is available only in the high-performance 3.0si trim powered by the 3.0 L 255 hp (190 kW) I6. The Z4 (E85 Roadster/E86 Coupe) was built at the Greer plant.
2004
[2] Little was new for the 2004 model year.
- The 2.5i got 16-inch wheels, the 3.0i got 17-inch rubber.
- An optional Sport Package included a sport suspension, plus increased wheel size to 17 inches on the 2.5i, or 18 inches on the 3.0i.
- A Dynamic Driving Control console button was added that quickened throttle action and reduced power-steering assist.
- Leather upholstery was standard in the 3.0i and optional for the 2.5i.
- Xenon headlamps were optional on both models.
- A removable hardtop and a wind deflector were dealer-installed options.
2005
- The Sequential Manual Gearbox remained available on the 3.0i, it was dropped for the 2.5i.
- Optional heated seats
- Optional navigation system
- Optional BMW Assist emergency and concierge service.
2006
More powerful engines, freshened styling, and midyear introduction of a hatchback coupe mark 2006 for BMW's two-seaters.
- The 215-hp 3.0i replaces the 184-hp 2.5i as the base convertible.
- The 255-hp 3.0si in convertible and coupe form.
Z4 M Roadster
The Z4 M is powered by a 3.2-litre straight-six engine (S54B32). Performance figures are: 3,246 cc displacement, 333 brake horsepower (248 kW)* at 7,900 rpm, 269 lb⋅ft (365 N⋅m) of torque at 4,900 rpm, 8,000 rpm redline. Output per litre is 107 bhp (80 kW; 108 PS), and power-to-weight ratio is 9.9 lb/bhp. Acceleration to 60 mph (96 km/h) comes in 4.8 seconds. (0-62 mph / 100 km/h is 5.0) and top speed is limited electronically to 156 mph (251 km/h).[citation needed]
Second generation (E89)
| BMW Z4 (E89) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury Car-Sports Car-Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout inline-six variant, FMR layout inline-four variant |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) N20B20 I4 2,497 cc (152.4 cu in) N52B25 I6 2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) N52B30 I6 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) N54B30 twin-turbocharged I6 |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual 6 speed automatic 7 speed automatic 8 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,496 mm (98.3 in) |
| Length | 4,239 mm (166.9 in) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
| Height | 1,291 mm (50.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) (sDrive30i manual) 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) (sDrive30i auto) 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) (sDrive35i manual) 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) (sDrive35i auto) |
The vehicle was originally announced December 13, 2008.[3][4][5] The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.[6] This time a coupé-convertible with folding hardtop, the Z4 (E89) will be built in Regensburg alongside the (E93) 3-Series Cabrio, likely due to the U.S. plant needing more room for SUV production. It moved upmarket, dropping the small four-cylinder base engine. In late 2011 BMW reintroduced a 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder powerplant with twin-scroll turbo (N20 engine variant).
References
- ^ "Design to Reality: the Z4 Roadster". AutoFieldGuide.
- ^ "2003-2008 BMW Z4: Year-to-Year Changes - Consumer Guide Automotive". howstuffworks.com. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
- ^ "U.S Press Information: 2009 Z4 Roadster" (PDF). BMW. 2008-12-13. p. 17. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
- ^ "2009 BMW Z4 Review: The New Landshark has landed". Autospies.com. 2008-12-14. Archived from the original on 15 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2009 BMW Z4: Hairdressers Rejoice!". Jalopnik. Gawker Media. 2008-12-14. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Abuelsamid, Sam. "Detroit 2009: BMW pulls the cover off the new Z4". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
- "More Scans Reveal BMW Z4 from All Angles". World Car Fans.
- "BMW unveils 2010 Z4 roadster ahead of Detroit Auto Show debut". Motor Authority.
- "BMW Z4 Reviews & Specs". JB car pages.
- "2010 BMW Z4 Brochure Scans Leak". Jalopnik.
- "Officially Official: 2010 BMW Z4". Autoblog.
External links
- Official BMW Z4 sites for global, USA, UK, and South Africa