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2008 BMW Z4 Roadster Specifications


Engine
Configuration	I
Cylinders	6
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Premium
Displacement (cc)	2996				3246
Bore (mm)	85				87
Stroke (mm)	88				91
Max. Power (bhp)	215		255		330
Max. Power @RPM	6250		6600		7900
Max. Torque (lbft)	185		220		262
Max. Torque @RPM	2750				4900
Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Forward Gears	6
Driveline
Driven Wheels	RWD
Body
Generic Type	Car
No Side Doors	2
Vehicle Size	Small
Convertible Top	Yes
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight (lb)	3020	3086		3131	3197
Wheelbase (in)	98.2				98.3
Height - Body (in)	50.1				51.3
Width - Body (in)	70.1
Length (in)	161.1				161.9
Front Track (in)	58.0				58.5
Rear Track (in)	60.0				59.7
Chassis
Chassis Type	Unitized Body/Frame
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type	MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type	Multilink
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type	Vented Disc				Cross-Drilled Disc
Rear Brakes - Type	Vented Disc				Cross-Drilled Disc
Diameter - Front (in)	11.8		12.8		13.7
Diameter - Rear (in)	11.6				12.9
ABS	Std
Traction Control	Std
Steering
Steering Ratio	14.2				15.4
Turns Lock-to-Lock	3
Turning Circle (ft)	32.2				34.3
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R)	225/45R17				225/45R18, 255/40R18
Seating
Rows of Seats	1
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row (in)	37.3
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)	52.5
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)	42.0
Seating Positions - 1st Row	2
Cargo Volume (cu ft)	8.5				7.1
Utility
Cargo Configuration	Trunk
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg)	18	19	18	19	15
EPA Hwy (mpg)	28				22

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