A lot has been said about the BMW Z4 for 2007. As BMW's entry in the convertible market the Z4 (and in this case specically the Roadster 3.0si 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 Roadster 3.0si is equipped with a BMW 3.0 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.

Fuel is handled for the Z4 is a Siemens MS 70 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Z4 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Z4 Roadster 3.0si Statistics

The Z4 is 161.90 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 49.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $40,400, with an invoice cost of $37,170. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Z4 Roadster 3.0si received a miles-per-gallon rating of 20 - 21 in-city driving and 29 - 30 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the BMW Z4. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the Z4 Roadster 3.0si will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, BMW Z4, Convertible, Roadster 3.0si, United States market

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