It is common to find buyers of the BMW Z4 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Z4 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The BMW Z4 falls into the coupe for the family category. The Z4 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase BMWs year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

BMW Z4 Engine Specs

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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Z4 M Coupe are 70.10 inches wide by 161.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 98.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,575. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 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.

The Z4 M Coupe 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 exceptional.

We Think...

The 2006 model year was telling year for the BMW Z4. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the M Coupe version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, BMW Z4, Coupe, M Coupe, United States market

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