BMW Z4 M and Z4 model range changes
Wednesday October 26, 2005
BMW have released the new Z4 M Roadster. Featuring slightly modified bodywork and the engine from the M3, with 343 PS. It endows the Z4 M Roadster with 0-100 km/h acceleration of 5.0 seconds, and on to a top speed - limited - of 250 km/h.
The Z4 range gets a few new engines, and loses the 2.2 litre unit. The 2.5i is uprated from 176 PS to 192 PS, the new 2.5si manages 218 PS - both with a new 2497 cc engine in place of the previous 2494 cc. The 3.0i becomes the 3.0si with the new 2996 cc motor providing a robust 265 PS. The old 2979 cc engine gave 230 PS. The 2.0 litre 4-cylinder variant remains unchanged. All but the Z4 M and the 2.0 litre are available with 6-speed automatic gearboxes.
The Z4 range gets a few new engines, and loses the 2.2 litre unit. The 2.5i is uprated from 176 PS to 192 PS, the new 2.5si manages 218 PS - both with a new 2497 cc engine in place of the previous 2494 cc. The 3.0i becomes the 3.0si with the new 2996 cc motor providing a robust 265 PS. The old 2979 cc engine gave 230 PS. The 2.0 litre 4-cylinder variant remains unchanged. All but the Z4 M and the 2.0 litre are available with 6-speed automatic gearboxes.
