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2008 BMW Z4 Roadster
At a Glance
| Pricing | $36,400 - $52,100 |
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| Drive Types | RWD |
| Engines | I6 (215-bhp), I6 (255-bhp), I6 (330-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A6, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 15-19 (city), 22-28 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 73 |
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The BMW roadster goes from classic to cutting edge with its styling.
Overview Information
The Z4 is a small rear-wheel-drive convertible with seating for two. While its predecessor featured classic roadster styling, the Z4 strikes off in a more avant-garde direction that is sure to polarize. In fact, the styling is so bold that the side profile even features a large Z amongst the creases. The Z4 features two versions of the 3.0L inline six tuned to 215-bhp (3.0i) and 255hp (3.0si). The ultimate Z4 is the factory-tuned M Roadster. The M Roadster features the 330-bhp, 3.2L six-cylinder of M3 fame. A tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels and different front fascia further differentiate the M Roadster. The Z4 and M Roadster are manufactured in the U.S. in South Carolina.
Official Word:
Forty years ago American driving enthusiasts were in the midst of a great debate taking place in car magazines and at car club meetings. Precipitated by mass-production carmakers using the term "sports car" to market what were essentially sedan-based products to the burgeoning youth market, the debate centered on defining the authentic sports car. In the end most of the debaters agreed it was easier to determine what was not a sports car than to agree...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Z4 Roadster 3.0i | 3.0l I6 (215-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 68 | $36,400 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0i | 3.0l I6 (215-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 64 | $37,675 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0si | 3.0l I6 (255-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 71 | $42,400 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0si | 3.0l I6 (255-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 67 | $43,675 |
| M Roadster M Roadster | 3.2l I6 (330-bhp) | M6 | RWD | 73 | $52,100 |
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