BMW has revealed the details and photos of its upcoming luxuary car, Z4 Roadster.The launching of the car is scheduled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.The DCT with 7-Speed is standard on the BMW Z4 sDrive35i and runs from 0-60 in 5.0 seconds.
The latest BMW’s Z4 sDrive30i features the same 3.0-liter, inline-six engine as the current model, outputting the same 255 horsepower. The more powerful Z4 sDrive35i uses twin turbochargers and direct injection to breathe 45 more ponies into the same 3.0-liter block for a total of 300 horsepower.Its top speed is limited to 130 mph and can be increased to 150 mph using a sports package.It also include new tail-lamps and a less aggressive ducktail complete the new long and lean look.
The new power hardtop is the most obvious change is . This new, two-piece aluminum roof opens or closes in 20 seconds at the push of a button.The new Z4 can be equipped with an 80 GB hard drive-based navigation system which features the new generation of iDrive. Up to 15 GB of the hard drive’s space can be used for storing digitally ripped music.
Designers of BMW Z4
Exterior design- Juliane Blasi
Interior design (the one who designed CS Concept interior as well)- Nadya Arnaout
materials, trim & colors- Hilke Schaer.
2009 BMW Z4 Technical Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i Engine
Straight-six gasoline engine with Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection)
Capacity: 2,979 cc, max output: 300 hp at 5,800 rpm,
Max torque: 300 lb-ft from 1,400–5,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top speed: 130 mph
BMW Z4 sDrive30i Engine:
Straight-six gasoline engine with magnesium/aluminum composite crankcase, VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 255 hp at 6,600 rpm,
Max torque: 220 lb-ft at 2,600 rpm
Acceleration 0–60 mph: 5.6 sec
Top speed: 150 mph
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