| Small car but powerful enough to make a big damage. Yes, the new car in town is one of the best in its class. The BMW Z4 is one of the fastest convertibles available in the country. BMW Z4 is one of the best in its class when it is directed towards performance. The BMW Z4 does not come in the luxury segment, but has one of the best comfort providing features. It directly barges its way into the sport section. Couple of changes is being done to the Indian version which makes it fast and light weighted.
Apart from the shock absorbers and suspension system the engine of the BMW Z4 is being tuned for performance. The BMW Z4 ensures you have a good time when it comes to performance. It has been tested on Indian roads before it made its way. The results from the test are superb and match the needs of car enthusiasts. This is one of the best convertibles available in the country at the moment.
General Data
| Type |
Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valve train |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Double VANOS |
| Displacement |
2,996 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm] |
85.0 x 88.0 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.7 : 1 |
| Power [hp] |
255 at 6,600 |
| Torque [lb-ft] |
220 at 2,600 |
| Mileage City [mpg] |
na |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg] |
na |
| Available with |
sDrive30i |
|
| Type |
Inline-6 turbocharged; aluminum block and head |
| Valve train |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement |
2,979 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm] |
84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.2 : 1 |
| Power [hp] |
300 at 5,800 |
| Torque [lb-ft] |
300 at 1,400 |
| Mileage City [mpg] |
na |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg] |
na |
| Available with |
sDrive35i |
|
| Type |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios |
3.50, 2.01, 1.31, 1.00, 0.81, 0.70 |
| Final Drive |
4.27 |
| Available with |
sDrive30i |
| Type : |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios |
4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69 |
| Final Drive |
3.64 |
| Available with |
sDrive30i |
|
| Type |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios |
4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87 |
| Final Drive |
3.08 |
| Available with |
sDrive35i |
| Type |
7-speed dual-clutch |
| Ratios |
4.78, 3.06, 2.15, 1.68, 1.39, 1.20, 1.00 |
| Final Drive |
2.56 |
| Available with |
sDrive35i |
|
Additional Features
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 3.0-liter, 255-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS step lastly variable valve timing
- Electronic throttle control
- Stronger electricity supply
- Rear wheel drive
- High-rigidity body/chassis unit with aluminum hood
- Driving Dynamics Control with normal, sport and sport+ modes
- Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension
- Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
- Central Link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse links
- Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Vehicle-speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
- 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ventilated front and rear
- 6-way manually adjustable bucket seats
- Leatherette upholstery
- Center armrest
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)
- LCD main and trip odometers
- Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
- 4-function on-board computer
- Outside temperature display
- Power windows with “one-touch” push-pull open/close for driver
- Dynamic Cruise Control
- Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release
- Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switch
- Coded Drive away Protection
- Vehicle & Key Memory
- Electric interior trunk release
- Manual climate control with micro-filter ventilation
- Glove compartment; storage space in doors and behind seats
- 2 cup holders in the center console beneath the center armrest plus a clip-in cup holder on the center console
- Auxiliary Power outlet
- Silver Matte interior trim
- Driver/passenger vanity mirrors
- Welcome lights with fade-in/fade-out feature and actuation from remote control
- Star Spoke (Style 290) light alloy wheels 17 x 8.0 and 225/45 run-flat performance tires
- Retractable hardtop
- Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling
- Adaptive Brake Lights
- Dual power outside mirrors
- Heated outside mirrors
- White side-turn indicator lenses
- Heated glass rear window
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Power and performance
The car handles perfectly when it comes to power shifting. This is one of the advanced features of the BMW Z4. Aerodynamics, plays an important role in keeping the car straight on the highway. The aerodynamics of the BMW Z4 ensures the car is on ground all the time. The BMW Z4 has the capacity to reach the three digit mark in less time. The exhaust note of BMW Z4 is simply superb when it comes to power shifting. The gear ratios are being designed according to performance manner.
The BMW Z4 accelerates from 0 to 100 in under 5 seconds. The BMW Z4 has a restricted speed of 130mph. Well, if there is a need for more speed, then a sports package can be purchased which will rocket the BMW Z4 to 150mph speed. Compared to its predecessor the Z3 it is one of the best looking cars. The engine is quite tuned for the Indian segment. It ensures you have a perfect time when it comes driving with your friends or family.
Safety features
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System
- Side-impact airbags
- Mechanism for disabling the deployment of the front, knee and passenger’s-side airbag; includes indicator light (see your BMW Z4 Roadster Owner’s Manual for further details)
- BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
- Automatic safety-belt pretensioners
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Active Knee Protection
- Emergency trunk release
- Rollover Protection System
Why the BMW Z4
- Good car
- Superb handling and power
- Very dashy interiors
- Luxury providing features
- Support lots of accessories
- Good decent powerful engine
Why not the BMW Z4
- Not for beginners
- High maintenance
The Judge says
Superb car which is new in the market. Very easy to drive especially the top end version of the BMW Z4. The interiors are designed in a unique pattern; apart from the engine you can get your own design of the Z4. This is an added feature on the Z4 which can be utilized for the Indian segment. Superb car, according to its performance and style.
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