Production of the BMW Z4 began in 2002. The car is available as a coupe or roadster. The BMW Z4 is a very powerful car. The two engines offered include the four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine with 150 horsepower and six-cylinder engine, known from the third and fifth series BMW.
Both engines perform very well, which should ease one's mind when choosing between the two. This car has great control and driving stability is great at all speeds. Be aware that road bumps can be felt in the Z4 because of the firm suspension, but it should be noted that this contributes to greater stability. The cockpit of the BMW Z4 is well insulated from the noise of the engine, but the same cannot be said for wind noise.
Six-cylinder engines in the Z4, are well refined with an attractive growl under hard acceleration. The Z4 is pretty expensive, but the residual costs are good. The BMW Z4 comes with a reasonable price tag compared to its competitors- the Mercedes SLK and Porsche Boxster. The running cost for the six-cylinder versions are relatively high, but the Z4 retains a very good resale value.
In 2006, the Z4 started offering a new revised engine. The BMW Z4 is a well designed and well made car that falls into the sports car class. The cab is made of premium materials that will withstand the test of time. The engines are very solid and should not be expected to cause any problems.
The Z4 comes with a good passive and active safety. All BMW Z4's come with anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability system to curb unruly behavior of this powerful car. Twin front and side airbags are standard, as well as metal hoops behind the seats to protect passengers if the car rolls.
Any car with a soft top is more vulnerable to thieves, so all models have an alarm and immobilizer to deter them. The control functions are easy to navigate and well focused. The driving position is low and provides a sporty feeling. The design focuses on ease of use.
The seats provide plenty of support and the steering wheel's height is adjustable. Full electronic seat adjustment is available with 3.0-liter model. Soft top folds in just 10 seconds at the touch of a button. The Z4 is designed for two people, but it offers more comfort for this class of sports cars.
In the back is a reasonably practical amount of space that is able to hold a sufficient amount of luggage for a weekend trip. The BMW Z4 also has air conditioning, electric roof, alloy wheels and CD player.