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    BMW Z4 Base (2008) price & specs

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    $140,000†
    3.2L petrol3D Coupe6 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2008 BMW Z4 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 3-door Coupe that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The BMW Z4 is regarded as a sport built in USA with prices starting at $140,000 before on-road costs.

    This BMW Z4 is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 252 kW of power (at 7900 rpm) and 365 Nm of torque (at 4900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the Z4 Base uses 12.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 292g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 455km per full tank

    The BMW Z4 measures 1283mm (50.5 inches) in height, 4113mm (161.9 inches) in length, 1781mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2497mm (98.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1495kg (3295.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    139.78 - 169.7 kW/t
    66.47 kW/t
    186.71 kW/t
    Boot Space
    240 - 285 litres
    112 litres
    445 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.6 - 12.1 L/100km
    5 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,113 mm
    1,781 mm
    1,283 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,113 mm
    Overall Width1,781 mm
    Overall Height1,283 mm
    Wheelbase2,497 mm
    Load Capacity235 mm

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    Base

    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    $140,000†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 292
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 91
    Engine (cc): 3246
    Compression Ratio: 11.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 87
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 343
    Maximum Power (kW): 252
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Rear

    Transmission

    Code: Getrag B+
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: E85

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Overall Height (in): 50.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1283
    Overall Length (in): 161.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4113
    Overall Width (in): 70.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1781
    Rear Track (in): 59.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1516
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
    Wheelbase (in): 98.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2497

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 948
    Rear Headroom (in): 0
    Rear Headroom (mm): 0
    Front Hip Room (in): 55
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1396
    Rear Hip Room (in): 0
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 0
    Interior Height (in): 37.3
    Interior Height (mm): 948
    Rear Leg Room (in): 0
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 0
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.5
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1334
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 0
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 0

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1730
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3814
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1495
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3296

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Boot Capacity: 6
    Location: Boot

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Bluetooth

    Type: Bluetooth

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Manual

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Phone: yes

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Doors: Alloy
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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