Overview
The 2020 Bmw Z4 M40i is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2020 classified as a G29. The Bmw Z4 is regarded as a sports from 80k built in Austria with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $102,700.
The Bmw Z4 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 285 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport. BMW claims the Z4 M40i uses 7.4L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 169g of CO2. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 703km per full tank.
The Bmw Z4 measures 1304mm (51.3 inches) in height, 4324mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1864mm (73.4 inches) in width with a 2470mm (97.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1503kg (3313.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 M40i comes standard with 255/35 ZR19 front tyres and 275/35 ZR19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2020 Bmw Z4 M40i has a 114mm ground clearance
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAHF920%0WW47797.
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 Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2998 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 285kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 500Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Bore Stroke | 82x94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.00 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | double wishbone |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, independent |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 52 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 169 |
| CO2 Urban | 218 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 141 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 255/35 ZR19 |
| Tyre Rear | 275/35 ZR19 |
| Front Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 10x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1304 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4324 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1864 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 114 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2470 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1503 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Austria |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAHF920%0WW47797 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/07/2021 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |