The all-new
BMW
Z Roadster
sDrivei
sDrivei
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®
Contents
The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster
04 | 17 Exterior
18 | 21 Interior
22 | 23 Exterior
Technology
24 | 25 BMW EfficientDynamics
26 | 27 Engines
28 | 29 Transmissions
30 | 31 Driving Dynamics Control
32 | 33 Retractable hardtop
34 | 35 Storage options
36 | 37 iDrive
38 | 39 Navigation | BMW Assist™
40 | 41 Safety features
42 | 43 About BMW
Equipment
44 | 47 Paints | Upholsteries | Interior trims | Combinations
48 | 49 Selection examples
50 | 51 Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package
52 | 58 Standard equipment | Optional equipment
59 Safety illustrations
60 | 62 Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts
63 BMW Accessories
64 | 65 Technical data
66 | 67 BMW Services
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Z sDrive i shown with the following equipment:
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Engine: valve, twin-turbocharged,
.-liter, inline six-cylinder
@ rpm
Multi Spoke (Style ) light alloy
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Exclusive Ivory White Nappa Leather
Max. horsepower:
Wheels:
Exterior color:
Interior:
For information on paint colors, upholstery and interior trims, please refer to pages – .
Exterior
Future perfect. The BMW Roadster reborn.
Introduce yourself to the all-new BMW Z Roadster, a joyous expression of art and innovation in one exhilarating package. Refreshing
and stylish, the all-new Z launches roadster design and performance into the next decade and beyond. Its classic characteristics –
a long hood, powerful haunches, swept-back seats and broad, aggressive front end – are enhanced by a mastery of modern innovation.
A lightning-fast transmission, with refined steering and suspension, paints the car into curves like a brush. Attention to safety and comfort
features in the enlarged cabin have reached luxurious new heights. And topping it all off is an ingenious, retractable hardtop that makes
driving the all-new Z Roadster a decidedly year-round experience. This is style and performance for any season.
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Exterior
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Design, engineering, grace. All in one package.
Start the engine and the broad front end snarls with anticipation, invoking the wealth of power at your command. The all-new Z’s long hood arches
forward from the windshield, sweeping over the front wheels and down to the dual Xenon headlights astride the familiar kidney grille. Behind the
low-slung cockpit, the tail end rises like a wave of power yearning to break over the asphalt. Put the car in gear and pour yourself into heart-stirring
curves, then thunder over the open roadways. Make your destinations as rustic or as elegant as you please. You’ll arrive with a thrilling display of
power and grace.
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Impressions on an asphalt canvas.
From the classic seating – strategically swept back over the Roadster’s road-hugging, rear-wheel thrust – you’ll discover a broad palette of
innovations to color your travels. The -speed Double Clutch Transmission shifts with imperceptible efficiency automatically, or manually by
using the paddles on the sports leather steering wheel. At a single touch, the Driving Dynamics Control feature lets you select the muscular
SPORT or SPORT+ settings, or NORMAL’s more cushioned ride, conditioning the responses of the gas pedal, power steering, shifting and stability
thresholds. Roadsters with Adaptive M Suspension adjust the damper over a range of conditions for greater road feel or a perfectly smooth drive;
select the SPORT setting and you’ll experience athletic agility. The variety of performance settings at your command provides a personalized
collage of driving experiences. Whatever your medium, welcome to the art of the road.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Exterior 16 | 17
A roadster – and a ride – for all seasons.
From the sunshine of South Beach to the snows of New England, you’ll find the all-new Z Roadster hungry to explore a whole year’s worth of
driving conditions. Star gazing in Monterey? At the push of a button, the retractable aluminum hardtop folds into the trunk in just seconds.
Showers in Seattle? It shelters the cabin just as quickly. The hardtop also minimizes external noise while providing class-leading visibility at every
point of the compass. Ample storage features, from discreetly folding compartments in the cabin to the trunk’s through-loading system, provide
space for all your accessories. The all-new Z Roadster produces a special kind of everyday practicality: one that lets you leave the everyday behind.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Interior 18 | 19
From the driver’s seat, it’s obvious you are in a BMW Roadster. Access to the Z’s instrumentation and controls is precise and intuitive, clear
and angled towards you. Inviting to the touch, the controls seem to come spontaneously to hand. When equipped with iDrive, the navigation,
entertainment and communications buttons of the Controller are sculpted for easy tactile identification; you can operate numerous on-board
systems instinctively with the push of a button or the turn of a knob. A high-resolution .-inch Control Display renders pictures and text in rich,
colorful detail; when not needed, it folds away into the dash. Every aspect of this cockpit was designed with one thing in mind: so there would
be nothing to distract you from the thrill of the drive.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Interior 20 | 21
Enhancing the thrill is the true order of the day. Take in the landscape and pursue your farthest horizons from a cabin that’s both alluring and
elegant. The all-new Z’s sport seats offer significantly more shoulder and elbow room than its predecessor; with the top up, head room is increased,
as well. BMW’s Sun-Reflective Technology helps keep leather surfaces cooler to the touch, even when the top is left down. The interior shown here
is particularly radiant. Upholstered in exclusive Ivory White Nappa Leather with striking Anthracite wood trim, it exudes power and sophistication.
The dash and upper door panels are luxuriously upholstered in Black Extended Leather, while stylish double seams whisper of craftsmanship and
luxury. The all-new Z Roadster interior: designed for both adventure – and luxury.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
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BMW EfficientDynamics 24 | 25
This is how much has gone in.
And this is what comes out.
At BMW, we create dynamic vehicles that thrill you with quick acceleration, predictable handling and unshakable control. We are also busy finding
ways to sustain this level of performance while incorporating innovative fuels and technologies to help preserve the environment. This is what we
refer to as “EfficientDynamics.” This goal has led to the visionary CleanEnergy hydrogen-powered engine, which is currently used in the emissionfree BMW Hydrogen Series Sedan. BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance, which offers diesel power with quick acceleration, increased
fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, was introduced to the U.S. in select models in late , including the d. In fact, every BMW on the road
today comes standard with technology that boosts performance while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and CO emissions.
Double-VANOS
VANOS is BMW’s valve timing system that can
“steplessly” vary the points in the combustion
cycle when valves open and close. DoubleVANOS refers to the fact that it operates
on both the intake and exhaust camshafts.
Electronically controlled in response to engine
speed, load and temperature, VANOS reduces
emissions, and enhances low- to mediumspeed torque, as well as fuel efficiency.
Aerodynamics
The more smoothly that air flows over a
vehicle, the more efficiently it can operate.
All BMWs are designed for a low coefficient
of aerodynamic drag, which translates into
quicker acceleration, more stable handling,
quieter operation and greater fuel efficiency.
A BMW’s integrated front spoilers reduce the
amount of air flowing underneath, minimizing
front-end lift. This allows a BMW to hug the
road at higher speeds for excellent stability.
Lightweight construction
Lightweight aluminum is used throughout our
vehicles – in the front axle, for example, or for
the suspension, in the hood and in the hardtop.
The Z sDrivei’s inline six-cylinder twin-turbo
engine is all aluminum; the Z sDrivei’s
naturally aspirated inline six is an aluminum/
magnesium composite – the lightest in its
class. These weight savings lead to lower fuel
consumption and better axle load distribution
for more agility – especially in curves.
BMW models have low CO emissions today.
But that’s just for starters. We’re carrying on
our research in the quest to bring you greater
driving pleasure, with fewer emissions and
decreased fuel consumption.
High Precision Direct Injection.
Turbocharging is traditionally known for boosting power at the expense of fuel efficiency. The
Z sDrivei’s twin-turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection, however, injects gasoline
at high pressure and with extreme precision into each cylinder. And, thanks to BMW’s fast and
flexible electronic control system, both the timing and quantity of the fuel injections can be
precisely adjusted to driving conditions. As a result, BMW vehicles achieve greater power with
excellent fuel efficiency.
Valvetronic
Instead of using a traditional throttle, Valvetronic technology in the Z sDrivei lets the engine
breathe more easily by varying the lift height of the valves to regulate air intake. The result:
improved cold starts, smoother running, and a significant drop in fuel consumption. Using
revolutionary technology such as this, BMW has improved its overall average fuel economy
more than any other manufacturer.
Efficient transmissions
The standard, smooth-shifting -speed
manual transmission, developed specifically
for the all-new Z Roadster, has extremely
short gearshift travel. The Z sDrivei also
offers an optional -speed Sport Automatic
transmission; the Z sDrivei, an optional
-speed Double Clutch Transmission that
allows faster, smoother shifting and greater
fuel efficiency. Both optional transmissions
offer a choice of automatic or manual gear
selection and steering wheel-mounted
paddle shifters.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
Engines 26 | 27
The best reason to drive with the roof down:
the BMW inline six-cylinder engine.
manual, or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The Z sDrivei
also offers a -speed Sport Automatic transmission with Automatic
Transmission Control, as well as Sport and STEPTRONIC modes and
steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for sportier driving.
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Torque (lb-ft)
The surge of horses and lb-ft of torque rushes the BMW
Z sDrivei from - in . seconds. Valvetronic technology lets
the powerplant “breathe” deeply, resulting in greater power, higher
torque, quicker engine response, a smoother idle and enhanced
efficiency. The lightweight composite magnesium/aluminum engine
block adds to the Roadster’s spirited acceleration and nimble handling.
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Power output (horsepower)
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
BMW AG test results with -speed Double Clutch Transmission; . seconds with manual
transmission. BMW urges you to obey local speed laws and always wear safety belts.
BMW AG test results with manual transmission; . seconds with Sport Automatic.
Torque (lb-ft)
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Standard on both is a smooth-shifting -speed manual transmission
specially designed for the Z Roadster, with a shorter throw that
enhances the engine’s immediate response. The Z sDrivei is also
available with a high-performance -speed Double Clutch Transmission.
Based on the M’s M DCT transmission, it delivers faster acceleration
and smooth performance, with a choice of three modes: automatic,
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Power output (horsepower )
Beneath the long hoods of the Z Roadsters lie two of the world’s
most sophisticated inline six-cylinder engines. The powerplant in the
Z sDrivei is a revolutionary twin-turbo that generates horsepower and lb-ft of torque. It accelerates with a force that throws
you back in your seat and doesn’t stop until redline, reaching mph in
. seconds. Turbo lag is a thing of the past, thanks to Double-VANOS
“steplessly” variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, and BMW’s
inspired use of two turbochargers, each supplying three cylinders with
compressed air. High-precision direct fuel injection maximizes every
ounce of fuel, making the twin-turbo engine more efficient. A lightweight
aluminum engine block and Double-VANOS technology enhance
smooth power delivery, fuel efficiency and lowered emissions.
Engine speed (rpm)
The Z Roadster sDrivei twin-turbo engine produces horsepower
at rpm, and quickly develops lb-ft of torque at rpm, which
continues without fading through to the rpm range. With such a broad
range of powerful torque, you can enjoy smooth, robust acceleration in any
gear, at any speed.
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Unparalleled power.
Unprecedented power management.
World-class athletic performance demands more than world-class muscle. Regulate the rhythms of power with breakthrough transmissions. Standard
is a -speed manual, specially designed for the all-new Z with short-throw gear shifts for lightning-quick gear changes. A -speed Sport Automatic
transmission, available for the BMW Z sDrivei, reduces shift times to a minimum – the slightest pressure on the gas yields spontaneous thrust.
And for the BMW Z sDrivei there’s the revolutionary new -speed Double Clutch Transmission – a total of seven gears operating between two
transmission structures in one large housing. First, third, fifth and seventh gears are grouped in one structure; second, fourth and sixth gears are
grouped in the other. When upshifting or downshifting, the system switches between the two structures, so that while one gear is being disengaged,
the next is already in position. Shifting takes milliseconds, adjusting thrust between heartbeats and without a moment’s loss of force. This dynamic
connection to the engine gives you precise power for every situation – from acceleration and cornering, to grand slaloms through hills and mountains.
And along the drive, the automatic transmission allows you to choose between two driving systems: the smooth comfort of D mode, or S mode for
sportier shifting. For a still more seamless connection to the engine and the road, use the racing-inspired shift paddles on the sport steering wheel.
Whatever your driving style, we’ve got the perfect transmission for you.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Driving Dynamics Control 30 | 31
Make every road a personalized driving experience.
SPORT
NORMAL
Coastal highways, country lanes, Route , Broadway… from a sprint to the local green market, to a marathon through the mountains,
the all-new Z Roadster opens up unparalleled vistas of driving pleasure. An artfully tuned chassis and suspension ensure excellent
road contact and feel. The Z includes Driving Dynamics Control, a feature that recalibrates the systems that affect the entire ride –
acceleration, steering, stability response, gearshifting – from NORMAL to SPORT to SPORT+, and does so more precisely and completely
than any comparable vehicle. Set it to NORMAL, and you’ll arrive in sublime comfort and style at any destination. Even during a long
journey you won’t break a sweat – unless you want to. In that case, consider transforming this comfortable tourer into a heart-stopping
sports car by setting it to SPORT. All it takes is the push of a button.
Now that you’re in SPORT mode, get ready for a more direct response to steering input and your right foot’s requests for acceleration.
You’ll love curling in and out of bends and hairpins with a steering sensitivity that brings the roadway right into your hands. Taking corners
becomes a form of modern calligraphy, written in power and grace. In the mounting momentum of straightaways, the accelerator pedal
pours on the power, leaving trails of delight wherever you pass. And that’s only the beginning. Set it to SPORT+ mode and you can push
the driving arts to the edge of expressionism. This is achieved by allowing a greater degree of wheelspin, enabling you to take a bend
in a controlled drift. This effect can also be achieved by manually activating Dynamic Traction Control (DTC); an electronic limited slip
differential allows wheel slip, then draws powerful acceleration out of deep corners. The result is a breathtaking, precise geometry of
lines and curves, sketched on the pavement by your own hands behind the wheel. The optional Adaptive M Suspension’s electronic
response is so quick, a pothole encountered by the front wheel is immediately damped by the rear wheel. Such precise handling and
response makes every outing a tour de force, a magnum opus… a masterpiece.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Retractable hardtop 32 | 33
seconds faster than the rain.
When sunshine turns to rain, or the first spring day blooms out of winter, in the all-new Z Roadster, you’ll be in or out of the elements in
seconds flat. That’s all the time it takes for the fully retractable hardtop to gently enclose the cockpit or fold into the trunk. A pleasant
temperature is constantly maintained inside the cabin by automatic climate controls so sensitive, they even respond when the top moves up
or down. Need to load groceries when the top is down? Use the Comfort Loading feature to raise the roof out of the way. What’s more, the
Z’s intelligent lightweight aluminum hardtop keeps the Z’s gravity low, so driving dynamics remain high – leaving the gray skies far behind.
Standard equipment
Storage options 34 | 35
Optional equipment
Get away from it all – but
bring what you need.
Storage compartment in the
through-loading partition
Driver’s-side folding compartment
Two cupholders in the center armrest
and a third, clip-in cupholder
Folding compartment on instrument panel
Rear clothes hooks
Storage compartments in
center console
Through-loading with ski bag
Glove compartment
Net in passenger footwell
Storage compartment behind the seats
Door-mounted folding compartment
(both sides)
The all-new BMW Z Roadster inspires you to enjoy life to the fullest. Larger than its predecessor, it’s crafted with a surprising amount of storage
space so you can take your gear, too. BMW knows that you’ll want to maximize open-air driving time, so numerous storage spaces, such as the
folding compartments in the doors, are designed to keep your possessions secure. Just behind the seatbacks is a shelf with netting to secure
your laptop, books, and bag or briefcase. The trunk accommodates a -inch golf bag, or medium-size luggage. When the hardtop is up, a partition
in the trunk can be moved to create even more space. In addition to a spacious glovebox, there are covered storage compartments in the center
console and dash. And a third cupholder that clips into the center console lets your passenger savor their latté at leisure while using the armrest.
The all-new Z Roadster is the first in its class to offer a through-loading system with a protective ski bag. Use this additional space to stow a
second -inch golf bag, or – even with the roof down – two pairs of skis. Add the Cold Weather Package, and the Z includes a storage package
that gives you greater possibilities. Hang jackets, grocery bags and more on two rear clothes hooks. Keep books, glasses, tissues and more safely
stowed in storage nets located in the passenger footwell and behind the seats. Lashing straps keep everything in place in the trunk. There’s even a
secret storage area by the through-loading partition. So whether you’re up for a day of sports, a business conference, or just a picnic in the country,
your Z Roadster is ready to go.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
iDrive 36 | 37
Rotating the Controller allows you to
scroll through the vertically listed menu
items. Below the Controller, the “Back”
button allows you to jump back to the
previous menu, while the “Option”
button takes you directly to the main
menu.
Simply tilting the Controller to the right
or left takes you to a selected menu. The
Controller and the direction in which it
can be tilted are displayed at all times.
iDrive: Control your driving environment single-handedly.
Whether you’re commuting or touring, you want to be totally comfortable,
informed, and entertained by your favorite songs. Welcome to iDrive, a
new benchmark in automotive technology for the Z Roadster. Included
with the Navigation system, iDrive offers intuitive, ergonomic control
within easy reach on the center console.
The system places a wide variety of entertainment and communication
options at your fingertips. Using the iDrive Controller, simply tilt, rotate,
push and click your way through any series of commands. Distinctively
shaped buttons located above the Controller wheel let you directly call
up the CD Player, Radio, Telephone and Navigation menu choices without taking your eyes off the road. In addition, six programmable memory
buttons on the dash allow you to store the settings of your choice, from
preferred radio stations to frequently dialed phone numbers (if so equipped.) The iDrive system also includes Voice Recognition, making it easy
to access your favorite music or place calls while keeping your attention
on traffic.
The system also features a high-resolution .-inch monitor that pops
up from the dash, and then retracts neatly out of sight. All menu items
are rendered in a clear, readily understandable graphic form, for quick
comprehension at a glance. Visual operating cues, like an image of the
Controller, make it even easier to find your way around. Choose the
Navigation function and your iDrive Controller transforms into a virtual
tour guide, complete with -D maps and select points of interest.
The integrated Entertainment Server lets you transfer favorite digitized
songs to a GB hard drive. Transfer your important data files from a
pocket USB drive to the server – and back. All this and more makes the
iDrive an indispensable on-board personal assistant.
Navigation | BMW Assist 38 | 39
All drivers sometimes need
to stop and refuel. Let your
BMW guide you to the best
local restaurant.
Select not only the fastest, but
also the most interesting roads
to reach your destination.
When an upcoming service need is detected, your
BMW automatically transmits all relevant information
to your BMW Service Advisor, who then contacts you
to arrange an appointment.
Need an address or phone
number? BMW Search uses
Google Maps™ to find them,
then the Navigation system
directs you there.
Heading for a traffic jam?
Real Time Traffic Information
lets you know in advance – and
recommends an alternative
route upon request.
Dozens more ways in which
the Navigation system and
BMW Assist make every trip
more enjoyable.
Get into a serious accident?
Your BMW automatically calls
for help and communicates
all relevant information.
Two for the road:
Navigation and BMW Assist.
When you’re far from home – or just across the next county – it’s easy to
find your way with confidence and peace of mind with these convenient
features, available in the Z Roadster.
BMW’s onboard Navigation system quickly guides you to your specified destination by using Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites in
conjunction with data stored on the Roadster’s internal hard drive.
Choose from a variety of features, including detailed -D daytime and
nighttime maps, zoom, and a travel planner. Select the shortest, fastest
or most scenic route. And in many large cities, make traffic jams a thing
of the past with Real Time Traffic Information. This feature displays and
describes current local traffic information on your monitor; in case of
congestion, it suggests alternate routes. Information is displayed on a
high resolution monitor that pops up from the dash and retracts out of
sight when not in use. The Navigation system’s hard drive also offers
GB of space that can hold all your favorite music; hook up your MP
player to the available iPod® and USB adaptor to scroll through playlists
using the iDrive Controller.
BMW Assist™ Safety Plan gives you peace of mind knowing that a
friendly response specialist is there to help you, /, at the push of
a button. Enjoy four years of a wide range of services at no additional
charge. The Safety Plan includes Automatic Collision Notification,
Emergency Request, TeleService, Enhanced Roadside Assistance,
Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Customer Relations. A new
feature, MyInfo, allows you to send business locations and street
addresses to your BMW from your computer. Destinations and phone
numbers can be accessed and exported to your Navigation system for
immediate route guidance, while you can call the destination via your
Bluetooth® linked phone. The BMW Assist Convenience Plan adds
personalized Directions, Traffic and Weather reports, BMW Search,
and a Concierge who can recommend restaurants and hotels, then
send the destination address and phone number right to your BMW.
You can make up to four operator-assisted calls per year with Critical
Calling if your cell phone is not available, or if its battery is discharged.
For more information, see page or visit bmwusa.com/bmwassist.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
The onboard Navigation system’s many
handy features are easier to see and
use with this .-inch, high-resolution
Control Display – the largest in its class.
When not needed, it can be folded away.
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Shelter in any storm.
The engineering of the all-new Z Roadster is focused as much on safety as on performance. The Z features a host of innovative and
powerful active and passive safety features. Active systems include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which immediately detects and
eliminates wheelspin. It enhances braking traction on slippery surfaces, and acts to keep the brakes dry when it senses moisture. If
you need to brake suddenly, the Brake Standby and Dynamic Brake Control features reinforce the speed and strength of your stopping
action, while Adaptive Brake Lights signal a vivid warning to following vehicles. In the dark and even through turns, brilliant Xenon Adaptive
Headlights highlight obstacles in your path. In case an accident cannot be avoided, BMW’s Advanced Safety Systems spring into action.
In addition to a full complement of passive safety features – airbags, safety belt pretensioners and a reinforced structure – the cockpit
includes a tubular steel windshield frame and fixed high-tensile roll bars behind the seats, offering optimum protection even with the top
down. In the crucial first moments following a collision, the interior lights come on, doors automatically unlock, and emergency lights
begin flashing. With BMW Assist,™ the vehicle automatically relays its position and the severity of the impact to the Response Center;
response specialists then dispatch needed emergency services. Trust BMW to deliver driving joy – as well as on-the-road confidence.
BMW’s Rollover Protection System includes two steel
roll bars behind the headrests and high-strength tubular
steel integrated into the windshield support.
Newly developed head and upper-body airbags, at
both front and side, help cushion the head, ribcage
and pelvic area in the event of a collision.
About BMW 42 | 43
The joy of driving –
finally captured on canvas.
Some people dream in color. The Z Roadster drives in color. That’s the vision of artist Robin Rhode, who was commissioned to introduce the
next-generation Z in his own, individual style. His paintbrush: a new Z outfitted with special paint nozzles. Rhode first finger-painted his idea on
paper, then choreographed it as a series of time-lapse sketches. As a stunt driver carefully followed the design, paint was sprayed onto individual
tires in precise amounts, leaving tracks in five different colors. More than cameras, directed by filmmaker Jake Scott, recorded the event.
After seven hours, it was finished: a unique visualization of the joy of driving the all-new BMW Z Roadster.
Watch the exuberance of man and machine. And experience a whole new expression of driving joy.
ExpressionOfJoy.com
Interior trims | Combinations
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Recommended color combinations
Interior colors
Leatherette
Kansas Leather,
Nappa
Leather,
Extended Leather
Black
Beige
Coral Red
Black
Beige
Coral Red
Black
Ivory White
Alpine White
Non-metallic
A Crimson Red
Non-metallic
Jet Black
Non-metallic
Titanium Silver
Metallic
A Orion Silver
Metallic
A Space Gray
Metallic
A Deep Sea Blue
Metallic
A Mojave
Metallic
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Black Sapphire
Metallic
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Upholstery colors
Exterior colors
Interior trims
CG Silver Matte
BN Ash Grain Wood
CE Anthracite Wood
AD Brushed Aluminum
Standard
in Z sDrivei; not available in Z sDrivei.
Optional.
Requires
and included in Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package.
in Z sDrivei; optional in Z sDrivei.
seat center panel and bolsters, headrest, center console, armrests in doors, cover for gearshift or gear-selector lever, and features Sun-Reflective Technology.
Extended Leather optional in Z sDrivei; not available in Z sDrivei. In addition, includes upholstery-covered door-pull handle on passenger side, plus Black Leather
on the dash, top of door panels and on sun visors.
Only available in Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package. Includes seats, headrests, armrests in center console and doors, door-pull handle on passenger side and
instrument panel, and features Sun-Reflective Technology; Ivory White Alcantara on top of side bolsters and upholstery insert in door trim.
Z sDrivei: in addition to above, includes Black Nappa Leather on the upper instrument panel, top of door panels and on sun visors, with double-lapped seam.
Standard.
Optional; requires Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package.
Standard
Includes
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Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package
If the road is your theater,
drop the top and let the show begin.
With the Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package, BMW has created a sophisticated
interior that upstages even Nature’s most dramatic skies. Sport seats and interior
surfaces are upholstered in luscious Ivory White Nappa Leather and suede-like
Alcantara, with Black Nappa Leather accents in the doors and dash. The effect
is underscored by the dark luster of Anthracite Wood trim. Set off against rich
Mojave Metallic exterior paint, it adds a touch of elegance to every drive.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
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Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Standard equipment | Optional equipment
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x . Star Spoke (Style ) light alloy
wheels with / run-flat performance
tires. (std. on Z sDrivei)
Xenon Adaptive Headlights for high and low beams provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with
poor visibility. The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjusts for varying passenger and cargo loads, helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of
oncoming drivers. Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners, thanks to an electromechanical control system
that directs the headlights into and around the bend as soon as the vehicle begins cornering. The Corona headlight-rings that circle both headlights
and high beams also act separately as Daytime Running Lights and parking lights.
High-beam Assistant uses light sensor readings to automatically switch from high beams to low, as needed – such as when there is oncoming
traffic or another car ahead, or when the road is sufficiently illuminated. (requires Premium Package; see your BMW center for availability)
Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and
snow. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires
and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard
and consequential damages. Run-flat tires do not come
equipped with a spare wheel and tire.
Turbine Styling (Style ) light alloy
wheels and run-flat performance tires.
In front: x . wheels and / tires;
in back: x . wheels and / tires.
(std. on Z sDrivei)
Multi Spoke (Style ) light alloy
wheels and run-flat performance tires.
In front: x . wheels and / tires;
in back: x . wheels and / tires.
(Z sDrivei: opt. with and requires
Premium Package, incl. in Sport Package)
V Spoke (Style ) light alloy wheels
and run-flat performance tires.
In front: x . wheels and / tires;
in back: x . wheels and / tires.
(incl. in Z sDrivei Sport Package)
V Spoke (Style ) light alloy wheels
and run-flat performance tires.
In front: x . wheels and / tires;
in back: x . wheels and / tires.
(opt. in Z sDrivei with Sport Package)
Lighting package, included in the Premium Package, offers conveniently placed lighting
outside and inside the Z Roadster. Lights below the outside door handles illuminate the ground
below the doors for seconds after the Z is unlocked. The package also includes interior
Ambiance Lighting, reading lights and footwell lighting.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Retractable hardtop can be easily raised
or lowered in just seconds at the touch of
a button. (Vehicle must be at a standstill.)
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Standard equipment | Optional equipment
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Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters,
included with the -speed Sport Automatic
and -speed Double Clutch Transmission,
allow you to shift gears manually without using
a clutch.
Heated steering wheel makes gloves
unnecessary in cold-weather driving. A flick
of the switch quickly warms the steering
wheel to the perfect temperature.
-way manually adjustable sports seats with integrated fixed headrests can be adjusted for seat height, fore-and-aft positioning, seat tilt,
backrest tilt, and two-way thigh support. The -way power-adjustable side bolsters as well as higher seat bolsters add lateral support during
sporty driving maneuvers. (shown in Ivory White Nappa Leather with Ivory White Alcantara)
Power lumbar support adds four-way adjustable comfort for the lower back. Lumbar support can be adjusted up/down and in/out.
-way standard seats with integrated fixed
headrests can be manually adjusted for seat
height, fore-and-aft positioning, and backrest
tilt. (shown in Coral Red Kansas Leather)
-way power-adjustable seats include
the above plus seat tilt, and offer two memory
buttons for the driver’s seat and exterior
mirrors.
Heated front seats offer three temperature
settings for seat and backrest. In just a few
short minutes, both driver and passenger can
enjoy individualized warmth.
-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function
sport steering wheel lets you keep both
hands on the wheel while changing radio
stations, CD selections, volume, and making
mobile phone calls (if so equipped). Thanks to
BMW’s Sun-Reflective Technology, it’s always
at a comfortable temperature, even when the
Z Roadster is parked with the top down.
Driving Dynamics Control allows you to tailor the Z’s performance by selecting NORMAL,
SPORT or SPORT+ driving modes at the touch of a switch. This changes throttle response,
steering assist, suspension damping (with optional Adaptive M Suspension) and automatic
transmission shifting (if so equipped). Additionally, you can deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) or switch to Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), which allows wheelslip within defined limits
when driving in deep snow, or for a sportier driving style.
Adaptive M Suspension lowers the chassis by . inches and electronically adjusts the
dampers from sportingly tight to relaxed and comfortable, for greater agility and precise response.
-speed manual transmission is smooth
and optimally synchronized. Developed specifically for the all-new Z Roadster, it features
precise, short-throw gear shifts for an athletic
driving experience. The narrow transmission
ratios with an additional sixth gear make the
engine even more responsive to your personal
driving style.
-speed Sport Automatic transmission
enhances the Z sDrivei’s athletic performance, with its quick gear shifts and immediate
response to the accelerator pedal. In addition
to Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) that
learns your driving style, it offers two manual
shift modes: using the gear selector lever, or
steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
-speed Double Clutch Transmission
provides the Z sDrivei with smooth, lightning-quick gear changes by automatically
shifting between two transmission structures.
While one gear is disengaging, the next is
already in position. The result is both quicker
acceleration and enhanced fuel efficiency.
If you prefer a hands-on approach, use the
steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters or
the gear selector lever to manually shift gears.
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Air conditioning provides an ideal environment year-round. Includes micro-filter, manual
temperature adjustment and air recirculation,
seven fan speeds, and knee-level vents.
/ Automatic climate control system
allows each occupant to select their preferred
temperature, as well as automatic or manual
airflow and recirculation. The automatic recirculation control activates whenever certain
air pollutants are detected. The system also
offers a convertible mode for when the roof is
down; micro-filter; defrost/defog and MAX A/C
functions; sun and rain sensor, and auxiliary
ventilation (shown here).
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Navigation system features a pop-up,
high-resolution, glare-free monitor. When
not in use, it retracts back down, out of sight.
Enhancements include -D daytime and
nighttime maps, zoom, travel planner, and
an Assistance Window. The hard drive offers
GB of space that can hold up to ,
songs. It also provides Real Time Traffic
Information on potential traffic problems and
solutions. Voice Command allows you to
select radio stations, Navigation destinations,
initiate mobile phone calls (if so equipped)
and more without taking your attention away
from traffic.
Anti-theft AM/FM/CD audio system includes Radio Data System and MP capabilities.
Premium Sound Package anti-theft AM/FM/CD (shown) generates full-bodied sound.
Two-line readout displays names, audio and MP tracks. Includes a -disc DVD changer with
scan function, random play and MP decoder; iPod® and USB adaptor.
HD Radio™ receives free, digital AM/FM broadcasts across the U.S. in clear, static-free
quality sound – AM sounds like FM; FM sounds like CD. Also enjoy “multicast” FM stations,
as well as a variety of innovative data services.
BMW Assist™ and Bluetooth® system
offers hands-free calling through your BMWapproved Bluetooth phone. The system
includes the BMW Assist Safety Plan for
four years, providing Automatic Collision
Notification, Emergency Request, Roadside
Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle
Recovery, TeleService, MyInfo and more.
The optional Convenience Plan offers
Directions, Traffic, Weather, Critical Calling,
Concierge services and BMW Search.
See page for detailed information on standard and
optional services available with BMW Assist.
For more information on HD Radio, visit HDRadio.com.
Premium speaker system fills the cabin
with rich surround sound. The multi-channel
digital amplifier adjusts the surround sound to
the internal dimensions of the vehicle; when
equipped with the Navigation system, sound
can be adjusted to simulate a church, hall or
jazz club.
Smartphone integration lets you snap
in your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
to make hands-free calls while recharging.
Includes a connection for the charger and
external antenna for enhanced reception.
iPod® and USB adaptor lets you scroll
through and select the music you want by
using the car’s radio controls, the multifunction steering wheel buttons or iDrive
Controller. Music titles are displayed on
the radio or Navigation screen.
Auxiliary input port lets you connect
an external audio source, such as an iPod
or MP player.
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Standard equipment | Optional equipment | Safety illustrations
Through-loading system with integrated ski bag is an ideal way to expand the Z Roadster’s stowing capabilities. It cleanly and securely holds
two pairs of -inch skis and ski poles, or a -inch full-size golf bag. With the hardtop up, a second -inch golf bag can be stowed in the trunk.
When using the through-loading system, the removable cover can be locked in position.
Storage package, included in the Cold
Weather Package, maximizes the Z’s carrying
capabilities. In the cabin, fastening nets are
located in the passenger’s footwell area and
behind the seatbacks; a handy clothes hook
is on each roll bar. In the trunk, cargo can be
held down by lashing belts, and there is a
convenient partition storage compartment
that fits into the throughload opening.
Storage options abound in the Z. In
addition to the storage bench behind the
seats, there are fold-out storage compartments in both doors, two storage trays in
the center console, a storage compartment
in the dash (if not equipped with Navigation
system), one under the center console, and
a spacious glove compartment.
Luggage compartment is surprisingly
spacious for a roadster. With the hardtop
down, the trunk holds . cu. ft. Put the top
up, and it holds . cu. ft. – enough to hold a
-inch golf bag. A moveable partition, unique
in the premium roadster class, creates enough
room for a medium-size suitcase with the roof
down – and much more with the roof up.
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Front airbags help protect occupants’ head
and upper body. In the passenger seat is a
sensor: if a small occupant, such as a child, is
detected, the airbag is designed not to deploy.
Active knee protection also helps protect
knees in the event of severe impact. Side airbags (head/upper body) significantly reduce
the risk of injury to the head, ribcage and pelvic
area in the event of a side collision.
Xenon Adaptive Headlights automatically
swivel to follow the curves of the road. The
system uses data from on-board sensors and
the steering wheel angle to determine the
car’s direction, then adjusts the headlights
accordingly. The system offers outstanding
nighttime visibility.
Z Roadster rollover protection consists
of two steel roll bars behind the headrests;
they are connected with a highly stable chassis
crossbeam. The system is completed by a bar
of high-strength tubular steel integrated into
the windshield frame for maximum safety.
Door reinforcements are designed to
provide maximum occupant protection in the
event of a side impact. Added protection is
provided by diagonal safety bars in the doors.
Impact-absorbing bumpers and compressible “crush tubes” front and rear help
absorb the force of impact in collisions up
to mph, helping to minimize damage to the
vehicle’s body and simplifying repairs. Only at
higher impact speeds do structural supports
begin to deform, dissipating impact energy to
help protect occupants.
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) increases
vehicle stability by proportioning the braking
force while turning. When you brake in a turn,
the pressure comes off the rear wheels, which
() causes the vehicle to swerve inward (oversteer). Cornering Brake Control counteracts
this action by asymmetrically adjusting brake
pressure (), creating stabilizing countertorque () independently of the ABS system.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is a
braking control system that, when it senses an
impending skid, helps to stabilize the vehicle
in just milliseconds. If the system senses overor understeer, it modulates engine power and
can apply brakes individually to help keep the
Z under control and going in the intended
direction. For sportier driving or in deep snow,
manually activate Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC), to allow increased wheelspin.
Run-flat tires allow speeds of up to mph
and travel from to miles after a loss of
air pressure. In situations that would normally
result in a flat tire, reinforced sidewalls help
prevent the tires from collapsing or loosening
from the rim. In the event of a decline in tire
pressure, the driver is warned by the Tire
Pressure Monitor.
When crash sensors detect a serious
impact, interior lights and hazard flashers
activate, and the doors automatically unlock
to allow access for emergency aid.
Please
see Owner’s Manual for more information detailing
allotted miles to travel and load weight rules.
Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Z4
sDrive30i
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, 255-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite
magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
Z4
sDrive35i
3.0-liter, 300-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with aluminum
engine block, twin-turbo technology, piezo direct injection, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
Automatic climate control – includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control,
MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
◇
Vehicle & Key Memory
6-speed manual transmission
6-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Handling and braking
BMW Lighting Package
◇
◇
Dynamic Cruise Control
Glove compartment; storage space in doors and behind seats
Dual power outside mirrors
Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic-dimming function
◇
◇
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
Center armrest
Heated steering wheel
3-stage heated seats
/
/
Through-loading system with ski bag
/
/
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying,
and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
High-beam Assistant (requires Premium Package; see your BMW center for availability)
High-rigidity body/chassis unit with aluminum hood
Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension
Central Link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse links
Vehicle-speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ventilated front and rear
Welcome lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, and actuation from remote control
Driving Dynamics Control with NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ modes
Z4
sDrive35i
Manual climate control with micro-filter ventilation
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Electronic throttle control
7-speed Double Clutch Transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Z4
sDrive30i
Comfort and convenience
Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control, Comfort Opening and Loading functions
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Storage package (includes elastic nets on back panel of seats and in passenger footwell; partition storage compartment
in the through-load area; 1 clothes hook attached to each roll-bar; attachment straps in the luggage compartment)
Adaptive M Suspension
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☐
2 cupholders in the center console beneath the center armrest, plus a clip-in cupholder on the center console
Electric interior trunk release
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
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◇
LCD main and trip odometers
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
4-function on-board computer
Outside temperature display
Tire Pressure Monitor
Power windows with “one-touch” push-pull open/close for driver
BMW Navigation system with high-resolution screen; 3-D maps; Voice Command system and Real Time Traffic Information;
iDrive system with high-function on-board computer, Controller, and 6 programmable memory keys; 80 GB hard drive with
12 GB storage for audio files
Smartphone integration (requires iPod® and USB adaptor)
Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System
BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
Automatic safety-belt pretensioners
Active Knee Protection
Side-impact airbags
Mechanism for disabling the deployment of the front, knee and passenger’s-side airbag; includes indicator light 3
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Rollover Protection System
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switch
Coded Driveaway Protection
Adaptive Brake Lights
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Exterior and aerodynamics
17 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 290) light alloy wheels and 225/45 run-flat performance tires1
17 x 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 rear Turbine Styling (Style 292) light alloy wheels and 225/45 front, 255/40 rear run-flat performance tires1
18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear V Spoke (Style 294) light alloy wheels and 225/40 front,
255/35 rear run-flat performance tires1 (includes increased top-speed limiter)
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18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear Multi Spoke (Style 293) light alloy wheels and 225/40 front, 255/35 rear run-flat performance tires1
(as an option requires Premium Package; with Sport Package includes increased top-speed limiter)
19 x 8.0 front/19 x 9.0 rear V Spoke (Style 296) light alloy wheels and 225/35 front, 255/30 rear run-flat performance
(requires Sport Package; includes increased top-speed limiter)
/☐
tires1
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling
Retractable hardtop
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Heated outside mirrors
White side-turn indicator lenses
Heated glass rear window
Metallic paint
Interior seating and trim
6-way manually adjustable seats
8-way power seats with driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positions
/◇
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10-way manually adjustable sport seats including adjustable thigh support, plus 2-way power-adjustable side bolsters
☐/
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10-way power-adjustable sport seats including adjustable side bolsters, plus 2-way manually adjustable thigh support;
includes driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positions (requires optional power seats or Premium Package)
☐
☐
4-way adjustable power lumbar support for seats
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Leatherette upholstery
Kansas Leather upholstery2
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Ivory White Nappa Leather upholstery2
Silver Matte interior trim
Brushed Aluminum interior trim
Ash Grain Wood interior trim
Anthracite Wood interior trim
Instrumentation and controls
Safety and security
BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone4 if so equipped),
phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (see page 66 for full details)
1 Performance
Standard
Optional
◇ Included in Premium Package
☐ Included in Sport Package
Included in Cold Weather Package
Included in Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package
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tires not recommended for driving in snow and ice conditions. Due to low-profile tires,
please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential
damages. Run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare tire and wheel.
seat surfaces, headrests, armrests in center console and doors; includes Sun-Reflective Technology.
3 See your BMW Z4 Roadster Owner’s Manual for further details.
4 Please contact your authorized BMW center or visit bmwusa.com for a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth
enabled mobile phones.
2 Includes
Standard equipment | Optional equipment | BMW Accessories
Z4
sDrive30i
Audio
Z4
sDrive35i
Anti-theft AM/FM/CD audio system with Radio Data System and MP3 capabilities
Premium AM/FM/CD audio system with 2-line readout display, surround-sound mode, digital amplifier with
vehicle-specific equalizing, and MP3 capabilities
Auxiliary audio input adaptor for portable music players
6-disc DVD changer
/
/
Satellite radio preparation
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on services and equipment)
HD Radio™ with “multicast” FM station reception
iPod® and USB adaptor
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service™ (for full details, exclusions and limitations, see page 66)
Premium Packages
8-way power seats with driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positions
4-way adjustable power lumbar support for seats
Kansas Leather upholstery2
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Automatic climate control – includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control,
windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
◇
Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic-dimming function
◇
◇
BMW Lighting Package
◇
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
◇
◇
/◇
/◇
BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling
◇
Sport Packages
10-way manually adjustable sport seats including adjustable thigh support, plus 2-way power-adjustable side bolsters
☐/
☐/
Adaptive M Suspension
☐
☐
18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear V Spoke (Style 294) light alloy wheels and 225/40 front, 255/35 rear run-flat performance tires1
☐
18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear Multi Spoke (Style 293) light alloy wheels and 225/40 front, 255/35 rear run-flat performance tires1
☐
19 x 8.0 front/19 x 9.0 rear V Spoke (Style 296) light alloy wheels and 225/35 front, 255/30 rear run-flat performance tires1
(requires Sport Package)
Cold Weather Packages
Heated steering wheel
Through-loading system with ski bag
/
/
3-stage heated seats
/
/
Storage package (includes elastic nets on back panel of seats and in passenger footwell; partition storage compartment in
the through-load area; 1 clothes hook attached to each roll-bar; attachment straps in the luggage compartment)
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Premium AM/FM/CD audio system with 2-line readout display, surround-sound mode, digital amplifier with
vehicle-specific equalizing, and MP3 capabilities
6-disc DVD changer
/
/
Premium Sound Packages
iPod and USB adaptor
Exclusive Ivory White Leather Packages
Ivory White Nappa Leather upholstery2
10-way manually adjustable sport seats including adjustable thigh support, plus 2-way power-adjustable side bolsters
Anthracite Wood interior trim
Extended Black Leather (dash, upper portion of doors and sun visors)
◇
☐
Standard
Optional
Included in Premium Package
Included in Sport Package
Included in Cold Weather Package
Included in Premium Sound Package
Included in Exclusive Ivory White Leather Package
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1 Performance
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tires not recommended for driving in snow and ice conditions.
Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more
susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Run-flat tires do not come
equipped with a spare tire and wheel. Includes increased top-speed limiter.
2 Includes seat surfaces, headrests, armrests in center console and doors; includes SunReflective Technology.
Equipped with all the best ideas.
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Technical data
Z4
sDrive30i
Dimensions
Z4
sDrive35i
in
166.9/70.5/50.8
166.9/70.5/50.8
Track, front/rear
in
59.5/61.4
59.5/61.4
Wheelbase
in
98.3
98.3
.
99
2*
Vehicle length/width/height
Weight
Unladen
lbs
3241 (3307)
3450 [3494]
Manual transmission
%
48.0/52.0
49.2/50.8
Automatic transmission
%
48.3/51.7
49.2/50.8
3.0/inline 6/4
Turbocharged 3.0/inline 6/4
3.35/3.46
3.31/3.53
Weight distribution, front/rear
Engine
Liter/type/valves per cylinder
Bore/stroke
in
Nominal output/rpm
Max torque/rpm
hp
255/6600
300/5800
lb-ft
220/2600
300/1400-5000
2496
.
850
.
893
.
4239
.
*
i
Performance
Drag coefficient
Cd
Top speed / Top speed with Sport Package (limited electronically)
0.34
0.35
mph
130 / 150
130 / 150
sec
5.6 (6.0)
5.1 [5.0]
1354
.
1439
Acceleration – 0-601
Fuel consumption2
Manual transmission – city / highway
mpg
19 / 28
18 / 25
Automatic transmission – city / highway
mpg
(19 / 29)
[17 / 24]
14.5
14.5
front
Fuel capacity
gal
Standard – light alloy wheel dimensions
Run-flat performance tires 3
Sport Packages – light alloy wheel dimensions (also Z4 sDrive35i Premium Package option)
Run-flat performance tires 3
17 x 8.0
17 x 8.0
rear
17 x 8.0
17 x 8.5
front
225/45
225/45
rear
225/45
255/40
front
18 x 8.0
18 x 8.0
rear
18 x 8.5
18 x 8.5
front
225/40
225/40
rear
255/35
255/35
1291
.
Wheels
OR
Z4 sDrive35i Sport Package upgrade – light alloy wheel dimensions
Run-flat performance tires 3
front
19 x 8.0
rear
19 x 9.0
front
225/35
.
1511
.
1559 (Z4 sDrive35i:
1537)
rear
255/30
.
1790
.
1951
Figures in ( ) apply to models with 6-speed Sport Automatic transmission.
Figures in [ ] apply to models with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission.
All dimensions in the technical drawings are given in inches.
1 BMW
test results. Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification
of vehicle, road and environ mental conditions, testing procedures and driving style.
These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be
attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and
always wear safety belts.
2 EPA-estimated fi gures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will
vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual
mileage will most likely be lower.
3 Performance
tires not recommended for driving in snow and ice conditions.
Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more
susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Run-flat tires do not come
equipped with a spare tire and wheel.
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BMW Services
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your new BMW on the roads it was designed for.
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of BMW’s passion for design. When you take advantage of the BMW European Delivery Program,
this is where you will meet your new BMW – in a personalized process that is highly dramatic and
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While you’re there, marvel at the historic BMWs in the Museum; learn about our engineers’ newest
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BMW Ultimate Service.™
At BMW, we believe that a premium ownership experience should feature performance and luxury, as well as safety and convenience.
We believe you should be able to drive a BMW to its potential, while enjoying peace of mind and reduced cost of ownership. That’s the
idea behind BMW Ultimate Service: a suite of comprehensive programs and services that are included in every model year vehicle.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the BMW Maintenance Program, and Roadside Assistance come standard, with BMW Assist™ with
TeleService offered as an option. BMW Ultimate Service starts with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, providing you with coverage for
the first four years or , miles, whichever comes first. Additionally, you have -year, unlimited-mileage warranty protection against
corrosion and rust perforation. BMW Maintenance Program is one of the most comprehensive maintenance programs in its class.
We cover all factory-recommended maintenance during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period. This includes scheduled
oil services and inspections. Also covered is the replacement of items that are subject to normal wear and tear, such as brake pads, wiper
blade inserts and engine drive belts. And, thanks to BMW’s advanced engineering, most owners enjoy a well-balanced maintenance
schedule, with flexible routine service intervals that can save you time. When your vehicle requires attention, your authorized BMW center
ensures that it receives only genuine BMW parts – your assurance of exacting quality standards.
BMW Roadside Assistance is provided free of charge for the first four years – with no mileage limit. Call ---BMW () for
friendly on-the-road help, /, anywhere in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This includes everything from flat-tire changes,
emergency gasoline and lock-out service, to towing, alternative transportation and even trip-interruption benefits. This service also
provides valuable trip-routing advice.
The BMW Assist™ Safety Plan is an optional four-year program. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing that a friendly response specialist
is there to help you, /, at just the push of a button. The Safety Plan includes Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request,
Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Customer Relations. MyInfo allows you to send business
locations and street addresses with their associated phone numbers from the Google Maps™ website directly to your BMW. The destination can be linked to your Navigation system (if so equipped) for turn-by-turn directions, and you can call the destination via your Bluetooth®
cell phone. And for the ultimate in coverage, add the optional Convenience Plan. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to personalized Directions,
Traffic and Weather reports, as well as our Concierge feature, which can send a destination address and phone number right to your
BMW. You can make up to four operator-assisted calls per year with Critical Calling if your cell phone is not available, or if its battery is
discharged. BMW Search allows online access to Google™ inside your BMW if it is equipped with the Navigation system. Quickly find a
desired business with just a key word; then, with a simple push of a button, start route guidance or a call with your Bluetooth phone.
BMW’s unique TeleService, included in the BMW Assist Safety Plan, continually monitors specific parts that are subject to wear and tear
– including the engine oil, micro-filter, spark plugs, brake linings and various fluids – as well as services that require attention at regular
intervals, such as vehicle service inspections. This data is automatically transmitted to your BMW center, which will then call you to
schedule a service appointment. You don’t have to keep track of when your car requires routine maintenance. An added benefit: any
needed maintenance service parts will already be on hand, so your BMW is serviced and returned to you as quickly as possible.
For more details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit your local BMW center or log on to bmwusa.com/ultimateservice.
BMW Virtual Center.
If you get the sudden urge to shop for a BMW but your local BMW center is closed, there’s good news – the BMW Virtual Center is open
hours a day! Log on to bmwusa.com, then click on the model series you are interested in. After selecting the BMW that interests you,
click on “Build Your Own.” Configure the BMW of your dreams, and see what the monthly payments would be. You can even send the
specifications to your local BMW center, apply for financing or request a test drive – all online!
BMW Financial Services.
Arranging to buy or lease a BMW is easier than you may think. Your local authorized BMW center offers leasing and financing to suit your
personal needs through BMW Financial Services. Start the process at our website, where you can build your “dream vehicle,” get an
estimate on a monthly lease or financing payment, submit a credit application to BMW Financial Services – and get approval – all online!
To find out how BMW Financial Services can help put you behind the wheel of your favorite BMW model, log on to bmwusa.com/fs or
call, toll-free, ---.
BMW Publications and Media Gallery.
Sent to new owners and lessees several times a year, BMW Magazine is a fascinating view of the latest events and products in the world
of BMW, including personality profiles, travel reviews, and the latest BMW technologies. You can read articles from BMW Magazine, as
well as Mdriver and Inside Track on the BMW website at bmwusa.com in the Media Gallery, found in the Experience section. Here you
can also view featured videos and images, read recent news articles, and download BMW wallpapers. For more information, call
Customer Assistance at ---BMW () or visit BMW online at bmwusa.com.
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Not all models available for BMW European Delivery Program. Please go to bmwusa.com or visit your local authorized BMW center for details.
See your authorized BMW center for details on these limited warranties.
The BMW Maintenance Program covers factory-recommended maintenance services as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for all new eligible MY 2004 and later
BMW vehicles. Specific additional items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear are also covered. The maintenance coverage period is for the first 4 years or
50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage include: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield washer fluid and additives, battery, tires, wheels, wheel
alignment and tire balancing. All work must be performed by an authorized BMW center. See the Service and Warranty Information booklet for specific terms, conditions
and limitations. Further information can also be obtained from your local authorized BMW center.
4 The BMW Assist and Bluetooth hands-free calling system with 4 years of Safety Plan services is optional or included in the Premium Package. In order to receive BMW Assist
services, a subscriber agreement must be completed and transferred to the BMW Assist Response Center. GPS and underlying wireless services must be available and
functioning; vehicle ignition must be turned on (except for Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery), battery charged and connected and vehicle’s electrical system operational; services may be limited to certain geographic areas. Call toll-free 1-888-333-6118, log on to bmwassist.com, or visit your BMW center for additional program details.
Services are subject to the terms and conditions of your subscriber agreement.
5 Requires BMW Assist Safety Plan subscription. Services are subject to the terms and conditions of your subscriber agreement. Please go to bmwassist.com for additional
details on the optional Convenience Plan.
6 Subject to credit approval and other terms and conditions.
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BMW and the environment.
BMW is a strong proponent of the environment and social responsibility. It is important to manage the
earth’s resources responsibly, and not jeopardize the needs of future generations. That is why BMW makes
vehicles that minimize adverse environmental impact, from production (pollution prevention and waste
minimization at the plant) through owner use (low emissions) to eventual disposal (easy drainability of all
fluid-related components and easy neutralization of all pyrotechnic devices).
This effort has been recognized worldwide and, as a result, we are pleased to have received numerous
environmental honors. In the U.S., for example, the Environmental Protection Agency accepted BMW’s
Spartanburg, SC production and manufacturing facility as a charter member of the agency’s National
Environmental Performance Track. Internationally, BMW AG – the parent company of both BMW of
North America and BMW Manufacturing Co., Spartanburg, SC – was the first automotive company to
be represented on the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index, and has remained on the Index ever since.
At BMW, we strive for high performance in everything we do.
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to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. BMW may,
subject to legal requirements, determine the Model Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year designation
on any particular model may be longer or shorter than months. Some vehicles pictured may contain non-U.S.
equipment. Some models may be shown with optional equipment. While BMW NA makes all reasonable efforts to
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assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of information presented. This brochure shall not be used or
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