Super TestCar reviews - BMW - Z4 - sDrive35isBMW modelsOverviewBMW has revved up the Z4 with a twin-turbo inline six range-topper fast as an M320 Aug 2010 IF YOU think the Z4 roadster is a bit soft, consider this: it can match an M3 sedan in a straight line. Well, it can if you select the range-topping $129,900 version that comes with the cumbersome name Z4 sDrive35is. Equipped with a sweet in-line six-cylinder engine assisted by two turbochargers, it generates enough mumbo to shoot from 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds. There is also the added bonus of being able to drop the roof for fun. The hot Z4 also comes with the super-fast seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which also has a launch control feature. Model release date: 1 August 2010 to 1 July 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelTHE Z4 M is one of those models that bring out a smile when recalled by those who have driven it., , In 2006, BMW crammed the awesome 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine from the E46 M3 into the engine bay of the Z4., , That engine had served in the M3 since 2001, but was still a cracking powerplant and generated a healthy 252kW of power when it revved all the way to 7900rpm., , It was only available with the six-speed manual, as the SMG automated manual transmission could not be packaged to fit the vehicle. The official 0-100km/h was an impressive five seconds., , Unlike other Z4 models, the M version used a hydraulic steering assistance system (not electric) and regular tyres (not run flats). , , The list price for the Z4 M was $129,500. Sound familiar? Get the full story: BMW's born-again M Roadster returns Down Under in Z4 guise, and it's the real M deal |
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