| BMW Z4 |
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| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Production: | 2003 – present |
| Class: | Roadster |
| Body Styles: | 2-door convertable |
| Engines: | 2.2 L I6
2.5 L I6
3.0 L I6 | ( M54)
| Length: | 4091 mm (161.1 in) |
| Width: | 1781 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height: | 1299 mm (51.1 in) |
| Curb weight: | 1325 kg (2,998 lb) (3.0 manual)
3,042 lb (3.0 automatic)
3,020 lb (3.0 SMG) |
| Predecessor: | BMW Z3 |
| Successor: | none |
| Similar models: | Porsche Boxster
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Audi TT |
The BMW Z4 started production in 2003 as a replacement for the BMW Z3. It adresses many criticisms of the Z3, by being larger, more powerful, and having a significantly stiffer chassis.
The Z4 was designed by Chris Bangle, and began the controversy over his "flame surfacing" design and aggressive styling choices, which can also be seen on modern BMW 7-series and BMW 5-Series cars, as well as the Z4.
While the Z4's front suspention is essentially the same as the Z3's, the rear suspention is vastly different from its predecessor's, which was based on that of the E30 BMW 3-Series. Instead of a semi-trailing arm suspension, the Z4 uses a more advanced Multi-link suspensionA multi-link suspension is a type of suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using 3 or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. These arms do not have to be of equal length, and may be angled away from their 'obvious' di
1 Options
The Z4 has a choice of three straight-six engines: A 2.2 liter, a 2.5 liter, and a 3.0 liter. The 2.2 L, 120 kW (170 bhp) verion goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, but is not sold in the United StatesThe United States of America also referred to as the United States U. America ¹ or the States is a federal republic in central North America, stretching from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It shares land borders with Canada in. All are variants of the M54.
The 2.5 litre engine produces 184 bhp at 6,000 rpm . BMW claims a 7.0 second 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time with a manual transmission. It weighs 1,335 kg (2,932 lb) with a manual transmission - 66 lb lighter than the 3.0 L version, but still heavier than the 2.5 L Z3's 2899 lbs.
The 3.0 litre, 170 kW (231 bhp) (5,900 rpm) straight six has a claimed 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 5.9 seconds.
Each car has a five speed gearbox except for the 3.0 litre engine, which has a 6-speed. 5-speed automatic or 6-speed SMG transmissions are available on all cars.
A 'Sport' package is also available, which adds stiffer and lower suspention, larger wheels with run-flat tires, and "Dynamic Driving control", BMW's Vehicle Stability Control program.
2 External link
http://www.bmw.co.uk/apm/new_bmw/choose_your_bmw/0,3031,,00.htm BMW UKl
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