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LINES.

Lines and equipment options for the BMW Z4 Roadster.

BMW Z4 M Sport Package

The M Sport package gives the vehicle an even sportier touch. In addition to an appearance sharpened by many details in the exterior and interior, the M sports package guarantees an increase in driving pleasure. The M Sport suspension, the M Sport brake and the M Aerodynamics package noticeably optimize the driving dynamics.

 

Silhouette of the BMW Z4 Roadster with M Sport Package

The M Sport package gives the vehicle an even sportier touch. In addition to an appearance sharpened by many details in the exterior and interior, the M sports package guarantees an increase in driving pleasure. The M Sport suspension, the M Sport brake and the M Aerodynamics package noticeably optimize the driving dynamics.

 

BMW Z4 M40i

The BMW Z4 M40i is the sportiest model of the BMW Z4 series. Its design combines the elegance of a roadster with the athleticism of an M automobile. Among the features responsible for this especially sporty look are the large 19” wheels. In the interior, the high-quality Vernasca leather and aluminium trim strips with mesh effect further increase the athletic character. The powerful 382-hp M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder petrol engine guarantees maximum forward thrust and unlimited driving pleasure at all times.

Silhouette of the BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

The BMW Z4 M40i is the sportiest model of the BMW Z4 series. Its design combines the elegance of a roadster with the athleticism of an M automobile. Among the features responsible for this especially sporty look are the large 19” wheels. In the interior, the high-quality Vernasca leather and aluminium trim strips with mesh effect further increase the athletic character. The powerful 382-hp M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder petrol engine guarantees maximum forward thrust and unlimited driving pleasure at all times.

DESIGN.

The exterior and interior design of the BMW Z4 Roadster.

Inside and out, the design of the BMW Z4 Roadster conveys a feeling of relaxed sportiness and individual aesthetics. Powerful features of the dynamic appearance include the BMW kidney grille in mesh design, the elegant roof and elements of the BMW Individual Shadow Line. The interior rounds off the coherent design concept with optional equipment such as the M Sport seats or the ambient lighting.
Bird’s eye view of the BMW Z4 Roadster on the move
BMW Z4 Roadster with kidney grille in mesh design

BMW kidney with mesh design.

The mesh design of the BMW kidney, which varies depending on the engine, contributes to the dynamic appearance. The M Sport package mesh grille is has a matt aluminium finish with a kidney frame in chrome. The BMW kidney of the top model M40i is completely in Cerium Grey.
BMW Z4 Roadster with Air Breather and front wheel

Air Breather.

Together with the air curtain in the front apron, the air breather positioned behind the front wheel arches significantly reduces air turbulence in the wheel arches and targeted channelling of the airflow - thus reducing drag. At the same time, they underline the athletic character of the vehicle as a decorative element.
BMW Z4 Roadster silhouette with closed soft-top

Softtop.

The Black Softtop blends harmoniously into the dynamic lines of the vehicle. At the push of a button, it opens and closes electrically in approximaltey ten seconds, even while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h. One of the outstanding properties of this extremely high-quality softtop is its excellent noise insulation.
BMW Z4 Roadster side mirror with Individual high-gloss Shadow Line

BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line.

BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents includes equipment features in black: kidney frame and BMW kidney in mesh design in black high-gloss and tailpipes in black chrome.
BMW Z4 Roadster free-form exhaust pipe finishers

Exhaust tailpipes in free-form.

Round high-gloss chrome exhaust tailpipes on the right and left of the rear enhance the vehicle's sporty appearance.
BMW Z4 Roadster cockpit with Ambient light

Ambient Light.

Ambient light creates a relaxed, cosy lighting atmosphere in the interior. There are eleven predefined light designs available in six different colours, with contour and ambient lighting on the instrument panel, door trim and centre console.
Loudspeakers in the cockpit of the BMW Z4 Roadster

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.

The outstanding Harman Kardon Surround Sound System features a 408-watt digital amplifier, seven channels and twelve speakers. Its sophisticated sound perfectly fills the interior space. Vehicle-specific, speed-dependent equalising precisely compensates for any background driving noise.
BMW Z4 Roadster M sport seats

M Sport Seat for driver and front passenger.

The M sports seats with integrated headrests, deep seats and high seat and backrest bolsters offer the driver and front passenger improved support, even in fast turns. In addition, the seat can be adjusted to your individual body dimensions thanks to the integrated backrest width adjustment.

DRIVING DYNAMICS.

The driving dynamics of the BMW Z4 Roadster.

Defined by sportiness and agility. The BMW Z4 Roadster demonstrates its sporty origins on the road. Thanks to the latest technology, innovative powertrain and drivetrain components, it achieves impressive performance values – and driving dynamics in a class of its own.
BMW Z4 Roadster rear, top view

M sport differential.

The M sport differential optimizes traction and driving stability when changing lanes or accelerating out of a bend, when taking bends at high speeds or on different road surfaces. Traction is optimised with the help of an electronically operated device that reduces the difference in revolution speed between the rear wheels.
Close-up oft he M Sport brake

M Sport brake.

The M Sport brake has four-piston fixed callipers at the front and single-piston floating callipers at the rear in blue with the M designation and features large brake discs to ensure an outstanding braking performance.
BMW Z4 RoadsterAdaptive M suspension

Adaptive M suspension.

The Adaptive M suspension can be electrically adjusted at any time to suit the road and driving conditions. Drivers can also adjust the suspension characteristics via the Driving Experience Control to enable their preferred driving style at the time – from comfortable to extremely athletic with markedly agile handling.
Driving BMW Z4 Roadster from behind in the mountains

Variable sport steering.

The Variable sport steering with Servotronic creates a direct and agile steering response and ensures that less physical effort is required to turn the wheel. It reacts to the angle of the steering wheel with varying steering ratios. This improves handling when driving more dynamically and reduces the effort needed to steer when parking and turning.
Steptronic Sport transmission: Close-up of centre console

Steptronic Sport transmission.

The 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with Launch Control allows sporty gear changes both automatically and manually via selector lever or paddle shifters – for comfortable gliding or a dynamic driving style. In SPORT or SPORT+ mode and with the gear lever in the left-hand S/M position, the gear shifts are configured for maximum performance.
BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder petrol engine

BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder petrol engine.

Superior power, silky smooth running and an inspiring sound characterise the BMW TwinPower Turbo 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder petrol engine from the new generation of the BMW EfficientDynamics engine family. With Double-VANOS, Valvetronic, High-Precision Injection and a TwinScroll turbocharger, it generates 250 kW (340 hp) and has an average combined fuel consumption rate of just 7.4 – 7.1 litres per 100 km.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE.

The intelligent driving assistance systems of the BMW Z4 Roadster.

The BMW Z4 Roadster offers its driver a large number of intelligent assistance systems. From the parking assistant through to the personal voice assistant, the innovative technologies increase comfort and safety during the journey. At the same time, they also enable partially autonomous driving, according to the situation.
View through windscreen into the interior of the BMW Z4 Roadster

Driving Assistant.

The safety package Driving Assistant includes the camera-based systems approach control warning and person warning with full city braking function, Speed Limit Assist incl. Speed Limit Info with No-overtaking indicator with preview and Lane Departure Warning. Additionally, the radar-based equipment includes Crossing traffic warning rear, Lane Change Warning and Rear collision warning.
Parking Assistant on the Control Display of the BMW Z4 Roadster

Parking Assistant.

Parking Assistant makes parking the vehicle easier. The Rear View camera provides a clearer view behind the car. The Parking Assistant parks the vehicle automatically, parallel to the street. The reversing assistant supports you when reversing, e.g. in narrow lanes.
Steering wheel of the BMW Z4 Roadster with buttons

Active cruise control with Stop&Go functionality

Active cruise control with Stop&Go functionality maintains a pre-defined distance from the car ahead, including stopping and restarting in stop-and-go traffic. Speed Limit Assist allows the takeover of speed limits in the cruise control. The approach control warning with braking function reacts to stationary vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
BMW Z4 Roadster with steering wheel, Head-Up Display and Control Display

BMW Head-Up Display.

The full-colour BMW Head-Up Display projects information relevant to the journey directly into the driver's field of vision, thereby allowing them to fully concentrate on driving. Information such as the current speed and, depending on the equipment, navigation directions, Speed Limit Info including no-overtaking indicator, along with telephone and entertainment lists are displayed.
BMW Z4 Roadster with screen of Intelligent Personal Assistant

Intelligent Personal Assistant.

‘Hello, BMW. Who are you?’ Wouldn’t it be incredible if your BMW acted like your personal assistant? Communicate in a new and easy way with your vehicle using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. It knows you, learns your behaviours to improve every day and helps out whatever the situation. It can explain everything about your vehicle and help you get better acquainted with your BMW. You can even assign your own personal activation word.

CONNECTIVITY.

Connectivity technologies and digital services in the BMW Z4 Roadster.

The innovative connectivity technologies of the BMW Z4 Roadster seamlessly link drivers with their world. At the same time, clever equipment options like the carefully thought-out operating concept with touch and voice control together with the Digital Key ensure state-of-the-art comfort.
View into the cockpit of the BMW Z4 Roadster

WiFi hotspot.

Take part in video conference calls on your tablet or stream the final episode of your favourite series on your smartphone. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is a way to go online with LTE speed (if available) using the SIM card installed in your vehicle. You and your fellow passengers can surf the Web on up to ten devices.
Control Display of the BMW Z4 Roadster with WiFi Hotspot

Operating concept.

The innovative operating concept of the BMW iDrive 7 enables even easier operation of vehicle functions via speech, touch screen and iDrive control - quite intuitively. For this purpose, the functionality of the Controller has been upgraded. For example, all digital services such as apps can now be selected directly.
Large-format shot of the driver’s door handle of the BMW Z4 Roadster

Comfort access system.

Comfort access system allows keyless access to the vehicle via the driver and front passenger doors and starting the vehicle at the touch of a button while the key remains in the pocket. Besides, the Digital Key can be used on your smartphone for accessing and starting the vehicle.
Apple Watch with Connected App for the BMW Z4 Roadster

BMW Connected.

Connect with your BMW. The BMW Connected app is your digital mobility assistant which takes care of your needs before and during your journey. Access your car using your smartphone, smartwatch or Amazon Echo, send destinations to the navigation system or receive reminders for meetings to make sure you arrive there on time.
BMW Z4 Roadster with BMW Live Cockpit

BMW Live Cockpit.

In addition to the 5.7" digital display in the instrument cluster, the BMW Live Cockpit features a high-resolution information display with 8.8" colour screen and touch function. Two additional USB ports, a Bluetooth interface, FM radio and the audio streaming function are also included in the equipment package.
Bird’s eye view of the grey BMW Z4 Roadster

THE BMW Z4 ROADSTER M40i.

Inspired by motorsport.

THE BMW Z4 ROADSTER M40i.

Inspired by motorsport.

  • Powertrain
    • The BMW Z4 M40i is powered by a three-litre inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. With an output of 340 hp, the M Performance model has an extremely sporty driving performance. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. M Sport exhaust system, flap controlled
    • M sport differential
    • Steptronic Sport transmission
  • Chassis/Drivetrain
    • Adaptive M suspension
    • Variable sport steering
    • M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation
    • 18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 798 M Bicolour Orbit Grey with mixed tires, other wheels available
  • Exterior
    • M Aerodynamics package with aerodynamic components in body colour, consisting of: bumper trim front and rear as well as side sills, insert in rear bumper trim in Dark Shadow metallic
    • BMW kidney grille in Mesh-Design in Cerium Gey
    • BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line
    • Exterior mirror caps in Cerium Grey, alternatively in body colour
    • Tailpipe trims in Cerium Grey
    • Exclusive paintwork in Misano Blue metallic or BMW Individual Frozen Grey metallic, other paintworks available
  • Interior
    • M door sill finishers, Floor mats with exclusive M designation, M driver footrest and M pedals
    • Sport seats for driver and front passenger in Leather 'Vernasca'/Alcantara combination with contrast stitching in Blue, other upholsteries available
    • M Leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles 
    • Car key with exclusive M designation
    • Interior trim finishers in Aluminium Tetragon, other trims available
    • Instrument panel in Sensatec
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  • The illustrations show optional equipment.

    The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model.

    The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.

    For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.