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(2004 model)
2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in, 138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed, consumption 10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z4 Roadster 2.5i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | Z4 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4100 mm / 161.4 in / 161.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1296 kg / 2857 lb / 2857 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | 270 kg / 595 lb / 595 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1566 kg / 3452 lb / 3452 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 415.63 cm3/cylinder / 25.363 cu in/cylinder / 25.363 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 138.0 kW / 185.1 hp / 185.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 55.2 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 55.3 kW/l / 1.216 bhp/cu in / 1.216 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 98.2 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 145.4 kW/ton / 110.2 bhp/ton / 110.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 239 g/km / 384 g/mi / 384 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 539 km / 335 mi / 335 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i Automatic