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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive M40i 2dr Auto [Shadowline Plus]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M40[Shadowline Plus]
Price	£59,395
Engine Power - BHP	340
Acceleration	4.5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
Length	4324 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1303 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1565 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with nav function/12.3" high resolution instrument +10.25" control display/Intelligent Voice Assist/2 USB/WiFi interface
BMW Teleservices
Condition based service
Fuel gauge
iDrive touch controller with turn and press function
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
Speed limiter
Speedometer with mph readout
Tachometer
Variable sport steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive M suspension
Double joint spring
Double VANOS
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Eight speed steptronic sport transmission, with gearshift paddles
Fuel tank breather system
High precision injection
M Sport differential
Safety battery terminal clamp

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

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
Electric heated rear window
Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right
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
Kidney grille in mesh design
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime driving lights
LED Indicators
LED rear lights
Lightweight engineering
Matt black window recess finisher
Model logo
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Reversing light
Tailgate release handle
Two stage brake force display
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Wind deflector
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval

Interior Features

12V power point in luggage area
12V power socket in front storage compartment
3 spoke M sport leather multifunction steering wheel
Activation of interior lighting
Additional storage compartment - 4 lashing eyes, strap and storage net
Battery in luggage compartment
BMW ID
Child seat ISOFIX attachments for passenger seat
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Electrically adjustable front driver and passenger seats with memory
Four way electrically adjustable driver and front passenger lumbar support
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Front door armrests
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
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Through load system
Two zone automatic air conditioning
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - Z4
Connected package professional - Z4
Interior and exterior mirror pack - Z4
M Aerodynamic pack - Z4
Shadowline plus pack - 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
Curtain 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
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
M sport seatbelt
Plastic fuel tank
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners
Roll over protection
Seat belt force limiter
Seat belt stopper
Seat occupancy protection
Side airbags for driver and passenger
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

CO	0.0868
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.0062
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	268
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	275
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	259
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	177

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	36.2

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
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)	4.5
Engine Power - BHP	340
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 772M
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1303 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	1860 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Max. Loading Weight	295 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1565 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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