BMW Z4 Convertible - Generation 1.2 (2006-2009)

BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE (2006-2009)

An update done in 2006 gave birth to a revised 2.5 and 3.0 engines (the manual was dropped) and an M version. This generation lasted until 2009 where a second generation model was launched.

See the overview of this Z4 Convertible

See the Generation 1.1 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	M Roadster	3.0si	2.5i
Years Available	March 2008-September 2009	September 2006-September 2009	September 2006-March 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	S54B32 3.2 DOHC 24V I6	N52B30 3.0 DOHC 24V I6	N52B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6
Horsepower	340hp @ 7,900rpm	265hp @ 6,600rpm	177hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	365Nm @ 4,900rpm	315Nm @ 2,500-4,000rpm	230Nm @ 3,500-5,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection with Double VANOS	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,091mm	4,091mm	4,091mm
Width	1,781mm	1,781mm	1,781mm
Height	1,299mm	1,299mm	1,299mm
Wheelbase	2,495mm	2,495mm	2,495mm
Curb Weight	1,525kg	1,415kg	1,375kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/45 R18 (Front), 255/40 R18 (Rear)	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Corner Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, With Corner Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, With Corner Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Quad Chrome Exhaust Tips	Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers	Automatic Headlamps, Power Folding Top
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power	Power	Power
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Engine Push Button Start	Galvanized Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3
Speakers	10	7 or 8	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Rain sensing wipers and push button start added in March 2008. Downgraded to 7 speakers in March 2008.
RIVALS	Mercedes Benz SLK Class, Porsche Boxster