Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Z4
Power
343HP
Torque
365Nm
Consumption
12.1l/100
Emissions
292g/km
0-100 km/h
5s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1485kg
Price
70,500€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
220 L
55 L
252 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW Z4 M Roadster · 343 CV (2008)
General description
The BMW Z4 M Roadster is not just any convertible; it is the culmination of an era, the purest and wildest expression of the first-generation Z4. Equipped with the legendary engine from the M3 E46, this car is a statement of intent, a roadster born to thrill and connect the driver to the asphalt in a visceral and almost forgotten way.
Driving experience
Driving the Z4 M is an overwhelming experience for the senses. The metallic howl of the inline-six engine revving up to 7,900 rpm is addictive. Every shift of its precise 6-speed manual gearbox is a deliberate mechanical act, and the rear-wheel drive, along with a rigid and communicative chassis, makes you feel part of the machine. It's a demanding car that requires expert hands to extract its potential, but the reward is a sensation of speed and control that very few modern cars can replicate. It's pure open-top adrenaline.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, by Chris Bangle, is a sculpture in motion. The very long hood, the set-back cabin, and the short rear end create a classic roadster silhouette, but with the controversial and angular 'flame surfacing' lines that make it unique. The M version accentuates its aggressiveness with specific bumpers, the iconic M quad exhaust tips, and wheels that fill the muscular wheel arches. It's a design that leaves no one indifferent and has aged with an overwhelming personality.
Technology and features
Here, technology serves driving, not entertainment. Forget large screens or complex assistants. The Z4 M invests in high-performance engineering: a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, an M limited-slip differential, oversized brakes, and incredibly direct hydraulic steering. It's an analog car in a digital world, where the most important technology is the one that connects you to the road.
Competition
In its time, its main rival was undoubtedly the Porsche Boxster S (987). While the Porsche offered exquisite balance and refinement, the Z4 M was the more brutal, passionate, and challenging alternative. Other competitors like the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG played in a different league, more focused on comfort and brute force than on cornering agility. The Z4 M was always the choice for the purist seeking the rawest thrill.
Conclusion
The BMW Z4 M Roadster is much more than a fast car; it's a collector's item and a smile-generating machine. It represents the end of a lineage of glorious naturally aspirated engines in a compact and agile roadster format. It's not the most comfortable or the easiest car, but its untamable character and the purity of its driving experience make it an unforgettable future classic. It's a gem for those who value the art of driving above all else.