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The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car by the German automaker BMW, known as the E85 in roadster form and E86 in coupe form. Production started in 2002, and thus replaced the BMW Z3. The design addresses many criticisms of the Z3; the Z4 is larger, more powerful, and has a significantly stiffer chassis. It is built in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Initially, the Z4 was available only as a roadster, but in 2006 a coupé version was officially launched. Image File history File links Bmwz4. ...
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BMW AG (an initialism for Bayerische Motoren-Werke Aktiengesellschaft, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works; ISIN: DE0005190003), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ...
The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ...
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1923 Ford Model T roadster 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster This article is about the roadster car body style. ...
1995 Buick Riviera coupé 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for...
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In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ...
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The BMW E85 automobile platform is the basis for the 2003 through present Z4 roadster. ...
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The N46 is the larger of two modern straight-4 automobile piston engine families from BMW, the smaller being the N45. ...
The BMW M54 was a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The BMW M54 was a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
The BMW M54 was a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
The BMW N52 is a BMWs latest and most modern straight-6 engine, which debuted in 2004 on the BMW E63 630Ci. ...
The BMW M54 was a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
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BMW AG (an initialism for Bayerische Motoren-Werke Aktiengesellschaft, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works; ISIN: DE0005190003), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ...
The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ...
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Spartanburg is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg CountyGR6 in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and is the second largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region. ...
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1995 Buick Riviera coupé 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for...
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 most modern BMW cars, most noticeably the 7 Series and 5 Series. As of 2006, the entire BMW car line, including the BMW 3 Series, had incorporated Chris Bangle's design theme. Chris Bangle Christopher Edward Bangle, commonly known as Chris Bangle, is an American automobile designer and currently the chief of design for the BMW Group. ...
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The Z4 features a strut type front suspension like its precessor, the Z3. The rear suspension, however is considerably different from that of the Z3, 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 suspension. BMW E30 318i coach BMW E30 325es with diving board bumpers E30 Convertible The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ...
The BMW 3 Series is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car manufactured by BMW since May 1975. ...
A trailing-arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links) are connected between (and perpendicular to) the axle and the chassis. ...
A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. ...
Features
The Z4 offers a choice of four straight-six motors: A 2.2 L, a 2.5 L, a 3.0 L, and a 3.2 L. All are variants of the BMW M54 engine. In the European market, a 2.0 L straight-4 is also offered. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 192 KB) Summary The 2006 BMW M Roadster. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x750, 192 KB) Summary The 2006 BMW M Roadster. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The BMW M54 was a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ...
The 2.2 L, 120 kW (170 bhp) version can reach 100 km/h in 7.7 s, but is not sold in the United States.
The 2.5 L engine produces 141 kW (184 bhp) at 6000 rpm. BMW claims a 7.0 s time to 100 km/h (62 mph) with a manual transmission. It weighs 1,335 kg (2,932 lb) with a manual transmission—30 kg (66 lb) lighter than the 3.0 L version, but still heavier than the 2.5 L Z3's weight of 1315 kg (2899 lb). A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...
The 3.0 L, 170 kW (231 bhp) (at 5900 rpm) straight six has a claimed time to 100 km/h (62 mph) of 5.9 s.
The 3.2 L motor produces 246 kW (330 bhp) at 7900 rpm and (262 lb-ft) of torque at (4900 rpm)[1]
Five-speed manual gearboxes are standard on all models except the 3.0 L and the M Roadster, which has a 6-speed Getrag. 5-speed automatic are available on all cars. The M Roadster shares its 6-speed Getrag 217 manual gearbox with the M3. [2] GETRAG is a leading manufacturer of automobile manual transmissions. ...
An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ...
This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ...
The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ...
A Sport package is also available, which adds stiffer and lower suspension, larger wheels with run-flat tires, and Dynamic Driving control, BMW's Vehicle Stability Control system. Electronic Stability Program (ESP), also known as Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Electronic Skid Protection (ESP) and many other names, are electro-hydraulic systems that help control vehicles as they approach the limits of stability. ...
In 2006, BMW updated the Z4 line by installing its new N52 I-6 engines. In the 3.0si, this engine makes 255 bhp and 220 lb-ft of torque. The N52 features magnesium block construction and BMW's Valvetronic variable valve timing system. Although the new engines represent a modest upgrade in peak power over the M54, they are considerably more powerful through the middle of the rev range, and also improve fuel economy noticeably. A final benefit of the N52 engines (the lightest production 6-cylinder engines in the world [citation needed]) is that they improve handling and turn-in due the the decreased weight over the nose of the car. This is particularly noticeable when compared to the Z4 M, which continues with the heavier S54 iron block engine.
In addition to the powertrain updates, BMW made mild revisions to the styling of the Z4, added several electronic features, and increased the brake size on the 3.0si models.
M versions The Z4 M Roadster and the Z4 M Coupé were introduced in 2006. They feature the (In the US) 330-horsepower 3.2 L S54B32 from the E46 M3, A new six-speed manual transmission is used since the M3's six-speed didn't fit. It's the only transmission available and its final gear ratios are virtually the same as in the M3. [3] The SMG sequential manual transmission was not offered due to its lukewarm reception from both automotive journalists and the buying public in the E46 3-Series[4]. Some of the features available are 18-inch wheels, stability control, cross-drilled rotors from the M3 CSL, a variable M limited-slip differential, and hydraulic rack and pinion steering. 0-60 time is reported to be 4.9 seconds, with a limited top speed of 250 km/h.[5] The European version of both cars will have the full 252kW/343bhp power due to less strict emissions requirements [6] The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ...
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), also known as Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Electronic Skid Protection (ESP) and many other names, are electro-hydraulic systems that help control vehicles as they approach the limits of stability. ...
The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ...
A Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. ...
A rack and pinion is a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. ...
Coupé BMW unveiled a Bangle-designed concept coupe version of the Z4 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005. The company announced [7] on November 22, 2005 that the coupe would be available for delivery in the US starting in June 2006, including the return of the M Coupe. The base Z4 Coupe will use an updated version of the 3.0 L straight-6 N52 engine developing 195 kW (265 PS) and 315 N·m (232 ft·lbf), while the high-end M variant will use the award-winning 3.2 L S54. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1445x837, 236 KB) BMW Z4 at the IAA 2005, seen from the diagonal front. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1445x837, 236 KB) BMW Z4 at the IAA 2005, seen from the diagonal front. ...
The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ...
For other uses, see Frankfurt (disambiguation). ...
Christopher Edward Bangle is an American automobile designer and currently the chief of design for the BMW Group. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ...
The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ...
The BMW M Coupe, nicknamed the Shoe, Clown Shoe, Boot, or Bread Van by enthusiasts, is a high-performance automobile produced by BMW from 1998 to 2002. ...
The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...
The BMW N52 is a BMWs latest and most modern straight-6 engine, which debuted in 2004 on the BMW E63 630Ci. ...
The BMW M54 is a modern straight_6 engine, debuting in 2001. ...
Racing Dieter Quester, Dirk Werner, Jamie Campell-Walter and Tim Mullen won the Silverstone Britcar 24 Hour Race with a BMW Z4 M Coupé. [8] The unit of the racing version is modified and reinforced version of the S54B32 3.2-litre engine, delivering around 294kW/400hp. The car is made by BMW's M Division and called the Z4 M Coupè Motorsport. [9] The Z4 Coupè Motorsport version weighs 1200kg/2643lbs with a driver and has a 120 liter/30 gallon fuel tank for endurance racing. The racing kit for the Z4 M Coupé is available for € 250,000 (plus VAT) in addition to the list price of the car. Silverstone Circuit is a racing circuit at Silverstone, England. ...
The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in the year 2000. ...
This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Production Production of the BMW Z4 Coupé (both regular and M) began at the Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW plant on April 4, 2006. The cars were introduced at the New York Auto Show in April of 2006. Spartanburg is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg CountyGR6 in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and is the second largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region. ...
The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ...
BMW Z4 in popular fiction Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. It was seen to have rear rocket launchers and an ejector seat (Which Alex uses to escape from the car when it is getting crushed) Stormbreaker is the first novel in the Alex Rider series by author Anthony Horowitz. ...
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Cody Goes to Camp is an episode of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. ...
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Grand Am The Z4 is currently used in the Grand American Road Racing Series.
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