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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
M Sport
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
4 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.3 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.5 L/100km
Power and torque
375kW / 685Nm
Power and torque
145kW / 320Nm
709km
800km
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
3
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: Satellite View
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Cruise control
—
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Embedded infotainment user interface
—
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
—
Mobile Integration
Android number of months subscription: 0
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Voice activating system
—
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Virtual assistant: Other
Internal Memory /HD
—
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 32 GB
Over air updates
—
Over air updates
Type: OS Version
Remote HVAC control
—
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Remote services
—
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Location sharing: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
—
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 36
Concierge service: yes
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 235 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 148 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,998 cc
Engine code: B48B20O1
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 73 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 52 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 8 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 10.3 in
Instrument cluster
—
Instrument cluster
Head-up display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 10.3 L/100km
Country/highway: 8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 709 km
Combined: 9.7 km/L
Country/highway: 12.5 km/L
Urban: 7 km/L
Urban: 14.2 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.5 L/100km
Country/highway: 5.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 800 km
Combined: 15.4 km/L
Country/highway: 17.5 km/L
Urban: 12.8 km/L
Urban: 7.8 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 314 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.6 s
Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 510 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 375 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 685 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 197 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 145 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 320 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,450 rpm
Active differential
Location: Rear
Active differential
—
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
—
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 101
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 105
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 295 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 99
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 11 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 10 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 3
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: Convertible
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: CLAR
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Roadster
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
—
Black trim
—
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 270 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: ISO
Rear seat up; to lower window: 281 L
External dimensions
Overall height: 1,273 mm
Overall length: 4,465 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,912 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,153 mm
Overall width: 1,942 mm
Wheelbase: 2,704 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,609 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 117 mm
Overall height: 1,304 mm
Overall length: 4,324 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,864 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,024 mm
Overall width: 1,864 mm
Rear track: 1,616 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,470 mm
Internal dimensions
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Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 987 mm
Hip room front: 1,459 mm
Leg room front: 1,072 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,380 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Exterior door handles
—
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Published kerb weight: 1,530 kg
Tare weight: 1,482.75 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,740 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,480 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,480 kg
Tare weight: 1,373 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 400 w
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 205 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Leather
On doors: Leather
On instrument panel: Leather
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy
On doors: Alloy
On gear selector: Piano Black
On instrument panel: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 4
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Side curtain airbag
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Anti collision system
—
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
—
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Crash test results
—
Crash test results
Standard: Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 97
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 87
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 91
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 76
Euro NCAP date tested: 4 Sep 2019
Euro NCAP version tested: BMW Z4 sDrive 30i 2-door CA LHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Number of electrical adjustments: 4
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 16,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 120 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roof
—
Convertible rollover protection
Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible roof
Type soft: yes
Glass rear window: yes
Operation: Electric
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
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