2023 BMW Z4.
29-09-2022 22:09 - CAR NEWS
With powerful proportions, puristic aesthetics in the current BMW design language and numerous individual details, the exterior design of the BMW Z4 embodies the modern interpretation of the classic open sports car. The unmistakable features at the front of the vehicle include the large air intakes, the LED headlights with vertically arranged light sources positioned far to the outside and the long bonnet that spans the wheel arches. The current design modifications ensure that the width of the roadster and its powerful stature are now even more intensely emphasized. This is mainly due to the exterior features of the M Sport package, which are now also part of the standard equipment for the four-cylinder models. It includes M typical three-part air intakes in the front apron, an independent side skirt contour and a rear apron with particularly striking side surrounds. In addition, the side air inlets, which direct the airstream to the air curtains and thus reduce turbulence in the area of the wheel arches, have been redesigned. At the same time, the BMW kidney grille received a detailed, refined and particularly expressive design. Inside, it now has a horizontal structure that reinforces the impression of the wide front end. The specific performance character of the BMW Z4 M40i is underlined, among other things, by exterior mirror caps in Cerium Gray and trapezoidal tailpipe trims for the exhaust system. The clear, Side view surfaces structured by two dynamically flowing character lines, the large air breathers behind the front wheel arches, the spoiler integrated into the luggage compartment lid, the narrow, L-shaped rear lights and the striking diffuser element of the rear apron. The classic textile top of the roadster is electrically operated and can be opened and closed in 10 seconds at the push of a button, even while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
The four-cylinder drive of the BMW Z4 sDrive20i is combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. An 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission is available as an option for the entry-level model and is standard equipment for the other engine variants. It offers shift paddles on the steering wheel and a launch control function for traction-optimized acceleration from a standing start. The 3.0-litre, 250 kW/340 hp engine develops a maximum torque of 500 Nm and accelerates the BMW Z4 M40i from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The two four-cylinder engines, each with a capacity of 2.0 liters and BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, are characterized by spirited performance characteristics. The drive of the BMW Z4 sDrive30i generates a maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm and enables acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. With a maximum output of 145 kW/197 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, the BMW Z4 sDrive20i sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds (automatic: 6.6 seconds). Together with the compact proportions and the optimized weight , the vehicle's low center of gravity and an almost perfectly balanced 50 : 50 axle load distribution, the high rigidity of the body and chassis structure and the favorable aerodynamic properties of the BMW Z4 create ideal conditions for excitingly sporty driving characteristics. The chassis technology ensures a convincing harmony of agility and driving comfort, which combines a double-jointed tension strut front axle with a five-link rear axle. Variable sports steering is also part of the standard equipment for all model variants. The M sports suspension, which is now standard on the BMW Z4 sDrive30i, optimizes driving dynamics with its taut design of the shock absorbers and suspension. The BMW Z4 M40i has an Adaptive M chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers and – like the BMW Z4 sDrive30i – an M sports brake system with either blue or red painted brake calipers. The top model is also equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the rear axle drive, which is available as an option for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i. Variable sports steering is also part of the standard equipment for all model variants. The M sports suspension, which is now standard on the BMW Z4 sDrive30i, optimizes driving dynamics with its taut design of the shock absorbers and suspension. The BMW Z4 M40i has an Adaptive M chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers and – like the BMW Z4 sDrive30i – an M sports brake system with either blue or red painted brake calipers. The top model is also equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the rear axle drive, which is available as an option for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i. Variable sports steering is also part of the standard equipment for all model variants. The M sports suspension, which is now standard on the BMW Z4 sDrive30i, optimizes driving dynamics with its taut design of the shock absorbers and suspension. The BMW Z4 M40i has an Adaptive M chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers and – like the BMW Z4 sDrive30i – an M sports brake system with either blue or red painted brake calipers. The top model is also equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the rear axle drive, which is available as an option for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i. optimizes the driving dynamics with its tight design of the shock absorbers and the suspension. The BMW Z4 M40i has an Adaptive M chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers and – like the BMW Z4 sDrive30i – an M sports brake system with either blue or red painted brake calipers. The top model is also equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the rear axle drive, which is available as an option for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i. optimizes the driving dynamics with its tight design of the shock absorbers and the suspension. The BMW Z4 M40i has an Adaptive M chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers and – like the BMW Z4 sDrive30i – an M sports brake system with either blue or red painted brake calipers. The top model is also equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the rear axle drive, which is available as an option for the BMW Z4 sDrive30i.