Overview
The 2012 Bmw Z4 sDRIVE 35is is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2011 classified as a E89 MY12. The Bmw Z4 is regarded as a sports built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $38,600.
The Bmw Z4 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 250 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift. BMW claims the Z4 sDRIVE 35is uses 9.0L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 210g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 611km per full tank.
The Bmw Z4 measures 1291mm (50.8 inches) in height, 4239mm (166.9 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2496mm (98.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1545kg (3406.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 sDRIVE 35is comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/35 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw Z4 sDRIVE 35is has a 110mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 2.563.
The Bmw Z4 has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBALM120%0E123456.
Pros
- More power
- Fantastic chassis
- Proper premium roadster vibe
Cons
- Display and infotainment niggles
- Powertrain grumpy at low speed
- Pricey against the Supra
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 250kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.20 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.563 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 210 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/35 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1291 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4239 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1790 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 110 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2496 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1545 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1855 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | WBALM120%0E123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/08/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |