December 2008 Car News - GBCarLoans.com

14th December 2008

The new BMW Z4

The latest in BMW’s long and successful roadster family will go on sale in May 2009, it features a host of innovations never before showcased during BMW’s 75 years of roadster heritage.

The new BMW Z4 features 3 six-cylinder engines along with double clutch transmission. The new roadster is also the first vehicle to be offered with Adaptive M Suspension and Drive Dynamic Control debut on a BMW Z model.

Three different configurations and a lower ride height (by up to 10mm) are on offer by electronically controlled dampers.for a more dynamic drive. The Sport+ setting of the new car is comparable to the outgoing Z4’s standard ride comfort level.

The standard Drive Dynamic Control function is another first and allows the driver to alter, depending on model specification, the throttle and steering response, level of ride comfort, Dynamic Stability Control response and, on automatic or Double Clutch Transmission cars, gear change times.

Joining this model in the launch line-up are the Z4 sDrive23i and the Z4 sDrive30i. Both use the same magnesium aluminium alloy engine with Double VANOS and VALVETRONIC technology, but with varying capacities.

All three six-cylinder powerplants surpass the latest strict EU5 emissions standards.

Transmitting the power to the road in all three Z4s is a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. Customers of the Z4 sDrive23i and the Z4 sDrive30i who prefer an automatic can specify a six-speed Sport Automatic transmission featuring gear change paddles on the steering wheel. Buyers of the Z4 sDrive35i can choose the more advanced seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission, again with gear shift paddles located on the steering wheel.

Enhanced packaging

The new BMW Z4 is larger than its predecessor measuring 148mm longer at 4,239mm and 9mm wider at 1,790mm, and this results in greater interior space and luggage capacity.

 

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