Bmw z4
BMW E89 is the chassis code of the second generation of BMW Z4. It now has a retractable hardtop like the Mercedes SLK replacing the previous roadster and coupé versions for the 2009 model year. There are exclusively six-cylinder engines on this generation. However, there is speculation that turbocharged four-cylinder motors may replace the non-turbo six-cylinder powerplants.
The new model was officially announced on 13 December 2008.The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Since the new Z4 now has a retractable hardtop, it no longer comes in separate roadster and coupé versions. The two-piece, electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop in lightweight aluminium shell can be folded up or down in 20 seconds automatically. In the open state, the boot capacity is 180 liters (if closed: 310 l).
In the Z4 sDrive35i, the new 7-speed double-clutch gearbox is used. In the 23i and 30i a six-speed sportsautomatic transmission with Steptronic is offered. Fitted as standard is a 6-speed manual transmission.
Efficient Dynamics regenerative braking is standard in most regions. The Drive Dynamic Control is standard, which include NORMAL, SPORT, SPORT+ modes. Optional Adaptive M Sport Suspension adds electronic damping control.
The hand brake is electro-mechanically operated.
Compared to the previous generation Z4, the new vehicle has grown 148 mm (5.8 in) longer, 9 mm (0.35 in) wider, 2.5 mm (0.098 in) in wheelbase, and is significantly heavier, adding between 150 kg (330 lb) and 235 kg (520 lb) in unladen weight, when compared to the previous model.
The E89 is not produced, as its predecessor, in the Spartanburg, South Carolina manufacturing facility, but in Regensburg.It is also the first BMW roadster to use iDrive.
The new model was officially announced on 13 December 2008.The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Since the new Z4 now has a retractable hardtop, it no longer comes in separate roadster and coupé versions. The two-piece, electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop in lightweight aluminium shell can be folded up or down in 20 seconds automatically. In the open state, the boot capacity is 180 liters (if closed: 310 l).
In the Z4 sDrive35i, the new 7-speed double-clutch gearbox is used. In the 23i and 30i a six-speed sportsautomatic transmission with Steptronic is offered. Fitted as standard is a 6-speed manual transmission.
Efficient Dynamics regenerative braking is standard in most regions. The Drive Dynamic Control is standard, which include NORMAL, SPORT, SPORT+ modes. Optional Adaptive M Sport Suspension adds electronic damping control.
The hand brake is electro-mechanically operated.
Compared to the previous generation Z4, the new vehicle has grown 148 mm (5.8 in) longer, 9 mm (0.35 in) wider, 2.5 mm (0.098 in) in wheelbase, and is significantly heavier, adding between 150 kg (330 lb) and 235 kg (520 lb) in unladen weight, when compared to the previous model.
The E89 is not produced, as its predecessor, in the Spartanburg, South Carolina manufacturing facility, but in Regensburg.It is also the first BMW roadster to use iDrive.
Top speed 250 km/h (160 mph)
The BMW Z4 sDrive35is also comes as standard with an M Sports Package including the M Aerodynamics Package and adaptive M Suspension featuring electronically controlled dampers. US models include sDrive30i (until 2011) sDrive 28i (2012-) and sDrive35i.
The BMW Z4 sDrive35is also comes as standard with an M Sports Package including the M Aerodynamics Package and adaptive M Suspension featuring electronically controlled dampers. US models include sDrive30i (until 2011) sDrive 28i (2012-) and sDrive35i.