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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive M40i 2dr Auto [Black Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M40[Black Pack]
Price	£49,755
Engine Power - BHP	340
Acceleration	4.5
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	4324 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1304 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Auto start-stop
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system including 10.25" high resolution display and Intelligent Voice Assistant
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Electric power steering
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster
Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
Oil temperature gauge
Optimum shift indicator
Run flat indicator
Speedometer with mph readout
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
High precision injection
M Sport differential

Entertainment

BMW advanced loudspeaker system
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 and third brake lights
Electric heated rear window
Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Front and rear bumper system
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 running lights, corona ring style
LED Indicators
LED rear lights
Low and high beam headlights in Bi-LED
Tailgate release handle
Visible VIN plate
Windscreen wipers with adjustable interval

Interior Features

12V power socket in front storage compartment
Activation of interior lighting
Ambient lighting
Battery in luggage compartment
Child seat ISOFIX attachments for passenger seat
Cupholder
Driver + passenger electric lumbar support
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Electrically adjustable front driver and passenger seats with memory
Extended storage - Z4 - 4 lashing eyes, storage net, 2 hooks and strap
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
M leather steering wheel
M Sport seats for driver and passenger
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Two zone automatic air conditioning
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Black pack - Z4
Connected package professional - Z4

Passive Safety

2x3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
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 - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
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
Front seatbelt force limiters
M Sport brakes
M sport seatbelt
Plastic fuel tank
Roll over protection
Seat occupancy protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy

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

Trim

Sensatec instrument panel

Wheels

BMW Mobility Kit
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	282
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	281
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	185

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 - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34.9

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	37E
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
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

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	275/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 799M
Wheel Type	19" 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	1860 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Max. Loading Weight	325 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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