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BMW Z4 Roadster

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ENGINE
Capacity 2979cc
Cylinder Layout Inline-6
Valves 24, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 89.6mm x 84mm
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Power 306bhp at 5800rpm
Torque 400Nm at 5000rpm
GEARBOX
Type 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Driven Wheels Rear
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed 250km/h (limited)
0-100 km/h 5.1 seconds
SUSPENSION
Front Independent struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Independent struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Ventilated discs
TYRES
Type Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Size (F) 225/35 R19 (R) 255/30 R19
SAFETY
ABS Yes
Airbags 6
Traction Control Yes
MEASUREMENTS
Length 4239mm
Width 1790mm
Height 1291mm
Wheelbase 2496mm
Kerb Weight 1600kg
Power to Weight Ratio 191.3bhp/tonne
Turning Circle 10.7m
PRICE
Price TBC
Warranty TBC
WE LIKE
- Hardtop protection
- Brilliant engine and gearbox
- Depth of abilities
WE DON'T LIKE
- No engine smaller than a 3-litre
- Not quite as hardcore
- Doesn't possess quirkiness of Z4 Coupe
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From Torque May 2009 issue

July 2010
Round 1 Bidding Exercise

Cat A $29,501 ( $2,009)
Cat B $35,909 ( $4,002)
Cat C $31,389 ( $300)
Cat D $1,320 ( $134)
Cat E $41,010 ( $4)

Modifying cars with spoilers, wheels, exhausts is a lost cause – not as if we can go very fast anyway
  • No, it's not about the speed, it's the thrill of the project (64%)
  • Yes, buy a fast car in the first place (36%)
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