BMW Z4 (G29)
| BMW Z4 (G29) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Related | Toyota Supra (J29/DB) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic, for smaller 2.0 L manual six-gearbox in July 2019[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 4,324 mm (170.2 in) |
| Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,304 mm (51.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,405–1,535 kg (3,097–3,384 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW Z4 (E89) |
The BMW Z4 (G29) is a two-door roadster produced by BMW. It was introduced in 2018 as a successor to the BMW Z4 (E89). The Z4 (G29) marks the return of the soft-top roof as opposed to its predecessor.[3]
Development and launch
The Z4 (G29) was introduced at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 23, 2018.[4]
It is based on the Z4 Concept unveiled a year earlier, and was developed alongside the fifth generation of the Toyota Supra due to BMW's partnership with Toyota.[5] It is based on the Cluster Architecture platform and has a 50:50 weight distribution with weight savings of up to 50 kg (110 lb) as compared to its predecessor.[6] The soft-top convertible roof returned on the Z4 (G29) instead of a retractable hardtop. The roof can be raised or lowered in 10 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph).[7] The boot is 50% larger than that of its predecessor and has a capacity of 281 litres (9.9 cu ft).[8] It uses a multi-link rear suspension.[6]
The official launch of the Z4 (G29) took place at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in October. The car is scheduled for market launch in March 2019.[9]
Equipment
The sDrive models are available in a Sport line or the M Sport package.[10] Available driver assistance systems include active cruise control, lane change warning system, a parking assistant, and collision warning with braking intervention.[11]
The Z4 is offered with a 10.25-inch display with the iDrive 7.0.[12] The car is available with BMW ConnectedDrive services which allow for over-the-air updates for the navigation maps and operating system.[13] The digital key feature allows the car to be unlocked and started with a smartphone,[14] and access can be shared with other people. It is also available with a customisable, digital instrument cluster (called BMW Live Cockpit Professional).[15]
The initial model is the M40i First Edition which has Frozen Orange metallic paintwork and Vernasca leather, 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive dampers, a Harman Kardon surround sound system and a head-up display.[16]
Models
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive20i | 2019– | B48B20 2.0 L turbocharged I4 |
141 kW (189 hp) at 4,500–6,500 rpm |
320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) ay 1,450–4,200 rpm |
6.6 seconds |
| sDrive30i | 190 kW (255 hp) at 5,500–6,500 rpm |
400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,550–4,400 rpm |
5.4 seconds | ||
| M40i | B58B30 3.0 L turbocharged I6 |
250 kW (335 hp) at 5,000–6,500 rpm |
500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,500 rpm |
4.6 seconds | |
| M40i (US) | 285 kW (382 hp) at 5,500–6,500 rpm |
4.2 seconds |
Safety
The 2019 Z4 received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[17]
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | 
| |
| Adult occupant: | 37.2 | 97% |
| Child occupant: | 43 | 87% |
| Pedestrian: | 44.1 | 91% |
| Safety assist: | 10 | 76% |
Awards
References
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- ^ auto-motor-und-sport.de 23 August 2018: Sportkeil mit Stoffmütze und bis zu 340 PS, (German) retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "FIRST DRIVE: New BMW G29 Z4 M40i in pre-production clothes". BMW BLOG. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Constantine, Chris. "BMW Teases New Model Ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance". The Drive. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Toyota Supra And BMW Z4 Could Be Built Together By Magna Steyr". Motor1.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ a b "BMW Z4 reborn as 335bhp Porsche 718 Boxster rival | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "BMW Z4 (2019) review, release date and spec | Parkers". www.parkers.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Patrascu, Daniel (18 September 2018). "2020 BMW Z4 Full Specs, New Photos Released Ahead of Paris Debut". autoevolution. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "G29 BMW Z4 revealed – first details of M40i variant". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "The next-generation BMW Z4 - bold reinterpretation of what a roadster should be". Wheels. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "BMW's redesigned Z4 gets two turbocharged engines, long list of tech features". Digital Trends. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "2019 BMW Z4 Arrives In sDrive30i Trim With 255 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Detailed, Launches in March - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "2019 G29 BMW Z4 - full details released, three variants". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "The 2019 BMW Z4 Is a Real Roadster Again". Car and Driver. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "New BMW Z4 hits the beach". newatlas.com. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Official BMW Z4 2019 safety rating". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Rich. "GQ Car Awards 2019: all the winners revealed". British GQ. Retrieved 20 June 2019.