More powerful and dynamic, the Roadster becomes classical and sinuous. The new BMW Z4 will debut in May 2009 with engines 2.5 and 3.0 versions 204 and 258 hp or sDrive35i by Twin Turbo 306 hp sequential automatic transmission with double clutch.


2009 BMW Z4

By combining the lead very backward and a classic design perhaps too compared to the previous model, defined more "sharp", introduces an important novelty, however, the automatic retractable hardtop. With these qualities, the BMW Z4 comes as the successor to BMW Z4 Roadster and Z4 Coupe.


2009 BMW Z4

The attack competitor ever, the new Mazda MX-5 has also recently renewed, knowing to treasure in the field of fun in the open air, preserving and external best the entire segment that takes forever. On the contrary, the new BMW Z4 wanted to emphasize as a modern, more powerful and more sophisticated, raising more than one step the ambition to own one, maybe going a little 'to fill the lack of success of the 6 Series convertible.


2009 BMW Z4

On board the new Z4 entertainment guide offered is that of a Roadster, but revisited for excellence, high class. Driving the open-air two-seater offers a refreshing and direct contact with the sun and wind, while a hardtop is closed below the level of comfort of a sports coupe of the premium segment.


2009 BMW Z4

Especially the details are processed in a modern interpretation to characterize the design of the new BMW Z4, in addition to authentic proportions and fluid style, just less sharp and angular, but not sorry at all.


2009 BMW Z4

Outside the bonnet outlines the sleek, with large wheel arches, long and short overhangs required. Look unmistakable front module with low shoulder line and pronounced tail that enhances the width. The bonnet, which protrudes beyond the wheel arches to create the distinctive accents, like the great double-kidney BMW, the side gills, from the roof edge and accentuated by the innovative rear lighting technique.


2009 BMW Z4

The Hardtop bipartite Electrohydraulic operated under construction relieved a shell of aluminum; the element is indeed turning, allowing you to be a car suitable for all seasons. The process of opening and closing is fully automatic and requires 20 seconds.


2009 BMW Z4

When launching the new BMW Z4 will be offered with three petrol engine 6-cylinder in-line. The fun of a guide will be provided with powers of up to 306 hp for the 3.0 Twin Turbo Z4 sDrive35i, followed by sDrive30i aspirated 3.0 with 258 hp and the entry level 2.5 liter 204 hp adopted on the Z4 sDrive23i. All engines provide acceleration burning, and boast the highest ratio between acceleration and fuel consumption of the power category in the segment of the membership meeting the Euro 5 standard pollution.

2009 BMW Z4

Like the Audi TT, which has long adopted the change S Tronic (DSG), the new Z4 sDrive35i adopting a sporty automatic transmission with double clutch 7 and reports available as an option. The gear changes without interrupting the driving force in a unique way combine the comfort of a BMW automatic transmission with great driving dynamics. For models sDrive30i and sDrive23i the automatic 6-speed sports (with Steptronic) is available as an optional alternative to the manual, and take paddles on the steering wheel with Steptronic.

2009 BMW Z4

Equipment but with BMW Efficient Dynamics measures also offers an ever reached so far between driving fun and fuel consumption. To the top of the range model is available as an alternative to the manual six-speed transmission, an automatic gearbox with seven Sports ratios and double clutch.

2009 BMW Z4

Equipped as standard with Dynamic Driving Control, the BMW Z4 offers the driver a choice of three methods of calibration of the motor planning and the touch of a button. Among the options available ex factory for the Roadster is ordered for the first time the control system BMW iDrive.

2009 BMW Z4

Flagship, the Driving Dynamic Control of the series, offers the possibility to select between three levels of calibration of the car, the touch of a button. The DDC influence characteristic of the line pedal, the engine management, the thresholds for intervention by the DSC, the characteristic line, changed the dynamics of sports gear and possible adaptive structure M and the electronic regulation of shock.

2009 BMW Z4

The new BMW Z4 will be available on the market in May of 2009, with prices starting at 43,500 euros. Z4 will be produced together with the Series 3 and Series 1 in the BMW plant in Regensburg / Regensburg.

2009 BMW Z4

The new Z4 is the modern image, shaped string of classic Roadster. Its proportions are characterized by the sleek bonnet, changes required by the courts, from stride and big wheels, as well as the position of sitting low in the vicinity of the rear axle. All lines and surfaces make it very special: the large bonnet with double kidney, the large air outlet and projectors bixeno series converge towards an imaginary vanishing point in front of the BMW Z4 on the road.

2009 BMW Z4

The profile is dominated instead upon dynamic shoulder line that connects the front wheel with the rear, underlining the tension through the inspiration of the areas of athletics Roadster.

2009 BMW Z4

Compared to the previous model, the new BMW Z4 has grown only slightly in its external dimensions, but it offers a sharp increase in the comfort and load capacity. The Roadster is long 4239 meters, 1790 meters wide and 1291 meters high. The step is 2.496 meters. Inside were optimized viewing in all directions.

2009 BMW Z4

The bipartite construction of the roof in lightweight design consisting of shells of aluminum electro-hydraulic operated, opens and closes in just 20 seconds by pressing a button. The innovative system of roof stands out for its excellent acoustics and aerodynamic and sets benchmarks in the new market segment of the new BMW Z4.

2009 BMW Z4

The outdoor air, traveling open, it's containable with a windbreaks which is mounted between the roll bar behind the head restraints. The retractable roof is controlled by a button located in the central console or the radio of the central locking. A request is a remote control with Comfort Access feature that lets you close the BMW Z4 from a distance.

2009 BMW Z4

The Comfort Access feature also serves to easily upload and download the trunk to the hood. In order to expand the cargo to the roof, the hardtop is put in a position to facilitate the removal of bulky items. The space required for accommodation of the roof and trunk are separated by a variable that allows coverage to increase the volume of cargo up to a maximum of 310 liters a closed roof.

2009 BMW Z4

In addition, behind the seats has been made tank cross that extends along the entire width of the BMW Z4 interior, creating further opportunity to deposit items.

2009 BMW Z4

The stylistic harmony between internal and external skin, which is so important in open cars, it is recognized in patterns such as the shoulder line and in the design of the interior panels of the doors. The moldings in the shape of a U to incorporate the driver's side left the controls of the lights and air-conditioning, while the frame on the right wheel.

2009 BMW Z4

BMW Z4 models sDrive35i and BMW Z4 sDrive 30th style seats Roadster with integrated head restraints are lined with a series of fine leather, available in three different shades.

2009 BMW Z4

The elegant lines of wavy Roadster, the BMW double kidney as the air in front and an engine cylinder in-line six that pulsates under the hood: already in 1934 this combination marked success in sport is that on the road, BMW 315 / 1 and has retained its validity until today. The new BMW Z4 will debut exclusively with engines of six cylinders in line.

2009 BMW Z4

The three propellers available cover a wide range of power and deliver their power in combination with the roundness of operation and typical trends of the six-cylinder BMW, the single report in the premium roadster segment between driving performance and fuel consumption are the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics.

2009 BMW Z4

The BMW EfficientDynamics measures introduced in this model include, for example, the recovery of the braking, the indicator of the optimal point of change, control of secondary groups in dependence of demand, the oil pump on the basis of need, the lightweight design, aerodynamics and tires with optimized rolling resistance reduced.

2009 BMW Z4

In its more sporty variant, the new BMW Z4 is powered by the first six-cylinder engine in the world equipped with Twin Turbo, direct injection gasoline High Precision Injection and aluminum crankcase. The use of two turbochargers which each supply three cylinders with compressed air causes a rapid response so far ever known in turbo engines.

2009 BMW Z4

The peak torque of 400 Nm is formed without any perceptible delay, and is recalled in a wide range of arrangements between 1,300 and 5,000 rpm. The maximum power of 225 kW/306 hp is reached at 5800 rpm. The BMW Z4 sDrive35i accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.2 seconds (automatic transmission sports a 7 with a double clutch: 5.1 seconds). The progression is limited electronically to 250 km / h.

2009 BMW Z4

Thrifty fuel in the High Precision Injection assume a central role. The direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber causes a cooling effect that allows a higher compression and, consequently, maximizes the efficiency of internal combustion engine. The gasoline direct injection of the second generation developed by BMW offers significant advantages in terms of fuel consumption without compromising the quality of the engine dynamics.

2009 BMW Z4

In the EU test cycle, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i consume on average 9.4 liters of fuel (with automatic sports reports and seven double clutch: 9.0) per 100 Km

2009 BMW Z4

The propeller of the BMW Z4 sDrive30i delivers 190 kW/258 hp from a displacement of 3.0 liters. The maximum power is available at a number of turns of the 6600 engine rpm. As early as 2750 rpm. the engine reaches peak torque of 310 Nm BMW Z4 Sdrive30i accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.8 seconds (with automatic sports: 6,1). The acceleration is limited electronically to 250 km / h.

2009 BMW Z4

The average fuel consumption of 8.5 litres/100 km (automatic transmission with sport: 8.3) in the EU test cycle and a CO2 value of 199 g / km (automatic transmission with sport: 195 g / km) the New BMW Z4 sDrive30i reached a very favorable relationship between acceleration and fuel consumption.

2009 BMW Z4

With a displacement of 2.5 liters and the same technology as the propeller from 3.0 is the engine of the BMW Z4 sDrive23i. Also in this model variant of the relationship between sportiness and efficiency is particularly advantageous. In a 6200 engine rpm. the six-cylinder engine reaches its maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp. The maximum torque of 250 Nm is already available at 2950 rpm. The BMW Z4 sDrive23i accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds (with automatic sports: 7,3 s), in this way the primacy in the power category.

2009 BMW Z4

The maximum speed is 242 km / h (automatic gearbox with sports: 239 km / h). With an average fuel consumption of 8.5 liters (with automatic sports: 8.2) per 100 km in the EU test cycle and a CO2 value of 199 g / km (automatic transmission with sport: 192 g / km) The new BMW Z4 sDrive23i offers an efficient under the category of the BMW Roadster.

2009 BMW Z4

All versions of models in the new BMW Z4 is equipped as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox. The changes developed for the Roadster is highly sports. This is manifested especially in grafts with very short travel of the lever is shorter than all BMW models with manual transmission. Optional: automatic dual-clutch Sports seven reports and automatic sporting six-speed gearbox with Steptronic.

2009 BMW Z4

Upon request, the top-range model of the new Roadster, BMW Z4 sDrive35i is equipped with the new sports automatic transmission and double clutch, which further improves the acceleration, offering a combination of dynamic and enhanced comfort with an automatic gearbox BMW.

2009 BMW Z4

The move fast, and free of tears from a march to produce very harmonic acceleration and helps to reduce the values of fuel consumption and emissions. The BMW Z4 sDrive35i sports automatic transmission with seven speeds relationship from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.1 seconds, fuel consumption is 9.0 litres/100 km in the EU test cycle, then by 0.5 liters in less than a model manual transmission.

2009 BMW Z4

The sports automatic transmission gives the driver the choice between the change-gear automatic and manual selection. With the automatic transmission is done through sporting a new electronic switch mounted in the central console. Alternatively, the driver can manually switch through the rocker arms mounted on the steering wheel, known as "paddles." When he entered the "D" by activating one of the paddles, the driver can immediately switch to manual mode.

2009 BMW Z4

Through the Dynamic Driving Control series are affected, in addition to other parameters of the calibration general, also changed the characteristics of the automatic transmission sport. In "Sport" and "SPORT +" the acceleration is decidedly more casual, with change even faster. The gear-change takes place through the fast closing of the clutch with a sporting feedback for the driver.

2009 BMW Z4

Even changing six-speed gearbox available as an option for models sDrive30i and BMW Z4 BMW Z4 sDrive23i promotes both comfort that changed the direction of the Roadster sports.

2009 BMW Z4

The typical BMW rear-wheel drive, balanced distribution of mass between the axles, the stride and the low center of gravity of the Roadster create favorable conditions for maximum agility. With a front double hinged arm and connecting rod made of mostly aluminum rear axle and a single central arm to the new BMW Z4 has taken the concepts of axles and has established the configuration suitable to the characteristics of a Roadster.

2009 BMW Z4

The division of functions between the side-connected to the body and arms joined to the support of the rear axle promoting the accuracy of the calibration. Indeed, in this way, the straight guide, the coupling behavior and the stable in the lane changes are optimized separately.

2009 BMW Z4

In the segment of the BMW Z4 also the compressor, electromechanical EPS (Electric Power Steering) assumes a role of vanguard. The system increases the precision and comfort during steering maneuvers, simultaneously lowering fuel consumption. The steering electric motor comes into operation only when it is necessary or is desired by the driver.

2009 BMW Z4

For the new BMW Z4 have been developed, new high-performance brakes which are distinguished by a strong deceleration, high strength, weight and low wear on brake pads. The BMW Z4 is the first car in the segment of belonging to be equipped with an electric parking brake actuating and releasing a button through the central console. All model variants of the new BMW Z4 is equipped as standard with alloy wheels 17 "with tires RUNFLAT, and a tire failure.

2009 BMW Z4

The system for regulating the set-up of the series DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) generation, not only to provide the ABS adjustment and stability of the BMW Z4 if there is insufficient adhesion, acting on the brakes or by reducing the Engine power: the new BMW Z4 DSC also includes the "Brakes dry" and "Assistant departure." The guide curve dynamics in the system prevents, similar to the self-blocking differential, the formation of slip in the wheel to the inside of the curve is not subject to load.

2009 BMW Z4

Traction mode, activated by pressing a button, allows you to raise the threshold of intervention of the brakes, so as to allow the starting of the BMW Z4 on the snow with a slight slippage of driving wheels.

2009 BMW Z4

Upon request, the agility of the Roadster is further upgradeable through the M adaptive trim with adjustable electronic dampers. The adaptive structure of M is matched to a chassis lowered by 10 mm and reacts more precisely to steering maneuvers. A main control unit always sets the stage for compression and extension of the four optimal shock tires. The reaction time is so low that when the front wheel passes over a pit the rear shock is adjusted before the rear wheel to reach the pit.

2009 BMW Z4

The online feature in which the adaptive structure of M varies the power is adjustable cushioning in the new BMW Z4 through the Dynamic Driving Control. The Dynamic Driving Control is controlled by a button on the central console, located near the shifter or gear selector. Lightly pressing the button the driver can select between a "Normal", "SPORT" and "SPORT +".

2009 BMW Z4

In any mode, he activates a pre-balanced setup. In the experience of driving the differences between the individual modes are clearly perceived: for example, mode "SPORT" determines behavior of the steering much more direct and more spontaneous reactions to the movements of the accelerator pedal.

2009 BMW Z4

The new BMW Z4 is equipped as standard with an air conditioning and a fan to seven levels. Automatic climate control, available on request, provides the selection of separate temperature beside the driver and passenger, an automatic five-level intensity of ventilation and manually setting the stratification of the air.

2009 BMW Z4

Similarly to the models BMW convertible, the new Roadster comes with an innovative variant of the skin provided for the seats, interior upholstery and steering wheel, which reduces the heating by solar radiation. Sun Reflective Technology used in the treatment of skin introduces in the material of the pigments that provide color to the reflection of infrared rays of sunlight.

2009 BMW Z4

The CD series is also suitable for playing music files in MP3 format. In audio systems available as an optional intensive listening pleasure is assured by 14 speakers and two subwoofers with a maximum power of 650W amplifiers.

2009 BMW Z4

A request to complete the connector AUX-In series, there is a USB interface that allows you to connect other MP3-player or other external media data, a simple USB stick, and integrate them in the BMW Z4 audio system.

2009 BMW Z4

The safety and comfort in phone conversations while driving are guaranteed by the mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface, available in combination with the radio and the Professional navigation system Professional. For the integration of existing models of smartphones in the BMW Z4 for the new BMW Z4 is a new Snap-In adapter.