Insight Into the BMW Z4 for 2008
A lot has been said about the BMW Z4 for 2008. As BMW's entry in the coupe market the Z4 (and in this case specically the M Coupe version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Z4 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help BMW as a brand in general.
Performance
The Z4 M Coupe is equipped with a BMW 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The Z4 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2008 Z4 is a BMW MS design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
Z4 M Coupe Statistics
The Z4 is 161.10 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 51.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Z4 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $42,400, with an invoice cost of $39,010. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Z4 gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 19 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In 2007 and 2008 the Z4 M Coupe was availble in the exterior colors of Alpine White with Black Soft Top, Alpine White with Dark Beige Soft Top, Black Sapphire Metallic with Black Soft Top, Black Sapphire Metallic with Dark Beige Soft Top, Bright Red with Black Soft Top, Bright Red with Dark Beige Soft Top, Deep Green Metallic with Black Soft Top, Deep Green Metallic with Dark Beige Soft Top, Jet Black with Black Soft Top, Jet Black with Dark Beige Soft Top, Monaco Blue Metallic with Black Soft Top, Monaco Blue Metallic with Dark Beige Soft Top, Montego Blue Metallic with Black Soft Top, Montego Blue Metallic with Dark Beige Soft Top, Space Gray Metallic with Black Soft Top, Space Gray Metallic with Gray Soft Top, Stratus Gray Metallic with Black Soft Top, Stratus Gray Metallic with Dark Beige Soft Top, Titanium Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, and Titanium Silver Metallic with Gray Soft Top. Additional options were made available by the factory.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the BMW Z4 M Coupe sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a Z4.
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