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Z4 (E89)

2009-2016
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What makes it iconic

The retractable hardtop Z4. The E89 traded the E85's raw edge for year-round usability, with a folding metal roof that transformed roadster to coupe in 20 seconds.

History

Co-developed with Toyota (who used the platform for the Supra revival), the E89 Z4 offered turbocharged four and six-cylinder engines. The sDrive35is with its twin-turbo N54 was brutally quick in a straight line.

Timeline

2009Production begins
2016Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total115,315
DesignerJuliane Blasi
Production Period2009-2016
Estimated Value$15K-$35K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine3.0L Inline-6 Turbo (N54)
Power306 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque400 Nm
0-60 mph4.8 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Transmission7-speed DCT
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,510 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.35
BodySteel unibody with retractable hardtop

Engine Details

Engine CodeN54B30
Displacement3.0L (2,979 cc)
Bore x Stroke84 x 89.6 mm
Compression10.2
Valves24
Fuel SystemDirect injection, twin-turbo
Engine ManagementBosch MSD80, Double VANOS

Performance

0-100 km/h5.2 sec
0-60 mph4.8 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Fuel Economy9.4 l/100km combined
Weight-to-Power4.9 kg/hp

Dimensions

Length4,239 mm
Width1,790 mm
Height1,291 mm
Wheelbase2,496 mm

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc
Rear BrakesVentilated disc
SteeringRack-and-pinion, electric power-assisted
Tires (Front)225/45 R17
Tires (Rear)255/40 R17
Wheels17-inch alloy
Stability SystemsDSC, DTC, ABS, CBC, DBC

Drivetrain

Gear Ratios1st 4.21, 2nd 2.37, 3rd 1.54, 4th 1.18, 5th 0.87, 6th 0.69, 7th 0.58 (7-speed DCT)
Final Drive3.08

Capacity

Fuel Tank52 L
Trunk Volume310 L
Doors2
Seats2

Source: BMW AG / Wikipedia

Tags

Inline-4Inline-5Inline-6TurbochargedRWDRoadster2000sAutomatic

Designed by Juliane Blasi

From the 2000s

Featured in

The Roadster Revival: BMW's Z Cars from Z1 to Z8

Featured in Collections

Turbo Era

References & Sources

wikipedia.org
Wikipedia: BMW Z4 E89wikipedia.org
bmw.com
BMW Officialbmw.com

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