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BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive 30i M Sport 2dr Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport[Tec/Pro Pk]
Price	£48,010
Engine Power - BHP	258
Acceleration	5.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
Length	4324 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1304 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	281 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Guard
Auto start-stop
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection with USB audio interface + audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" high resolution instrument and control display
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
Pull away assistant
Run flat indicator
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
Fuel tank breather system
High precision injection

Entertainment

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
M aerodynamic body kit
M Sport exterior styling
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
Child seat ISOFIX attachments for passenger seat
Cupholder
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front and rear velour floor mats
Front headrests
Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
M sport leather steering wheel
M Sport seats for driver and passenger
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Two zone automatic air conditioning
Vernasca leather upholstery

Packs

Connected package professional - Z4
M sport pro package - Z4 30i
Technology pack without bluetooth - 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
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
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

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
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	226
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	226
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	163
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	163
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	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	40.4

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	34E
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	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	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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