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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive 30i Sport 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	Sport
Price	£44,855
Engine Power - BHP	258
Acceleration	5.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	162
Length	4324 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1304 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus incl speed limit assist, lane departure warning with steering impulse and front collision warning with brake intervention
Auto start-stop
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" high resolution instrument and control display
BMW Teleservices
Condition based service
Electric power steering
Fuel gauge
IDrive
Instrument cluster
Language version English
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
Optimum shift indicator
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
Smartphone integration
Speed limiter
Speedometer with mph readout
Tachometer
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double joint spring
Double VANOS
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Eight speed steptronic sport transmission, with gearshift paddles
Electronic differential lock
Fuel tank breather system
High precision injection
Standard suspension

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports in front centre console for charging and data transfer
2x USB Type C ports in rear centre console for charging
DAB tuner
USB connection

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
Door sill finishers with M designation
Door sill strips
Dynamic braking lights comprising activated hazard warning flashers and third brake lights
Electric heated rear window
Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right
Exterior mirror housing finished in body colour
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Fingertip control / anti-trap function on electric window
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated windscreen washer jets
Interior rear view electrochromatic mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
Kidney grille in mesh design
LED daytime driving lights
LED Indicators
LED rear lights
Lightweight engineering
Matt black window recess finisher
Model logo
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Tailgate release handle
Two stage brake force display
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
Activation of interior lighting
Additional storage compartment - 4 lashing eyes, strap and storage net
Ambient lighting
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Child seat ISOFIX attachments for passenger seat
Cupholder
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front and rear armrests integrated in door trim + centre console includes storage compartment and rear centre armrest includes 2 cupholders
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
Illuminated glovebox
Luggage compartment light
M Sport seats for driver and passenger
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Multifunction steering wheel
Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40
Single front passenger seat
Sport leather steering wheel
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Two zone automatic air conditioning
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Connected package professional - Z4

Passive Safety

3 point front seat belts
Airbags - Front driver and passenger, front and side impact protection
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
BMW emergency call
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting, safety battery terminal clamp and airbags
Deactivation of fuel pump in the event of a crash
Dry braking
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row
Plastic fuel tank
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners
Roll over protection
Seat belt force limiter
Seat belt stopper
Seat occupancy protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
Warning triangle

Security

Centre lock switch
Closing system with central locking
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm

Trim

Sensatec dashboard

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	163
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	222
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	222
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	159

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	40.4

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	91
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.4
Engine Power - BHP	258
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 770
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1304 mm
Length	4324 mm
Wheelbase	2470 mm
Width	1864 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2024 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	1740 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Max. Loading Weight	310 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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