BMW Z4 Base (2016) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 2016 BMW Z4 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 5th November 2015 classified as a E89. The BMW Z4 is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $80,500 before on-road costs.
This BMW Z4 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the Z4 Base uses 6.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 159g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 809km 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 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 Base comes standard with 225/40 R17 front tyres and 255/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,239 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,291 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,496 mm |
| Load Capacity | 330 mm |
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Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Automatic Door Closing
Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes Includes Stability Control: yes
Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes
Driver Modes Includes Traction Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 159
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine Bore: 84.0
Engine Cc: 1997
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Engine Code: N20b20u0
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 90.1
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Number: 1
Display Screen Size Inch: 8.8
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 809
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 503
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 14.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 42
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 18.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 53
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 10.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 232
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 144
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 184
Power Maximum Power Kw: 135
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 270
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Run Flat: yes
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 94
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Rear Run Flat: yes
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: E90
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: ISO
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 6.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 180
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1511
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 130
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 50.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1291
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 166.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4239
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1790
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1562
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 98.3
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2496
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 992
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1439
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1354
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top
Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1750
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3858
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1420
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3131
Tare Weight Kg: 1386
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
System Digital Radio: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Subwoofer: yes
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Alloy Or Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Head Protection: yes
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Shoulder Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes
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