BMW Z4

Overview

A roadster designed the way only BMW can, with a level of sophistication that few small convertibles can match. The classic proportions are complemented by the low seats near to the rear axle to grant the driver a perfect feel for the road. The exterior design is what everyone will be talking about, with its numerous creases, a stretched bonnet that slopes abruptly downward, and aggressive-looking headlights. The modern shape, an interplay of striking contours and soft mergers, fully captures the character of this vehicle from its characteristic kidney grille to the powerful wheelarches at the rear. But it's the way this roadster effortlessly negotiates straights and bends that makes it truly unique.

The 2011 BMW Z4's cabin is sleek and upscale. High-quality materials abound and combine with diverse shapes to create an undeniably premium environment. Like a well-tailored suit, the BMW Z4 Roadster is expertly customised to meet the needs of the driver. From the asymmetrical centre console to the optimally positioned instruments and round control elements that echo the legendary BMW Z8, a journey inside this vehicle offers a new discovery in elegance every time. The feeling of freedom is sustained even with the roof closed and the bond between driver, vehicle and road remains positively intimate.

The Retractable Hardtop of the BMW Z4 Roadster - coupé or convertible.

This is the first BMW roadster with a hardtop. Its sophisticated design means the characteristic low-slung appearance remains unaltered even with the top down. This is possible thanks to the optimal folding of the two aluminium roof shells that takes only 20 seconds. With the top closed, the roof line of the roadster adopts a coupé-style silhouette, and the generous side and rear windows ensure full panoramic views. Whether you choose to drive with the roof open or closed, it's never a question of style but always of the moment.

Two milligrams of petrol - that's how precise the High Precision Injection (HPI) controls the fuel-air mix. The dosage of the fuel injected is precisely ensured by the piezo injectors with only part of the combustion chamber being filled under lower partial loads. Thanks to the Twin Turbo, it is now possible for the straight six-cylinder engine to provide a supreme standard of power and performance previously only conceivable with far larger engines. With its all-aluminium crankcase, engine weight is also much lower, offering more power on less fuel with extra agility for the entire car.