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2007 BMW Z4 Review
Smooth and sensuous.
2007 Z4 Review Summary & Specifications
The BMW Z4 is one of the finest sports cars on the market. It offers the open-air fun of a roadster as well as the rigidity and utility of a hatchback coupe. Models range from a fun and affordable roadster to an all-out high-performance sports car. If you're shopping for a second car that can provide some weekend excitement, make sure to put the Z4 on your list.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses reported from the Columbia River Gorge; with Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | BMW Z4 3.0i roadster ($36,4300); 3.0si coupe ($40,400), 3.0si roadster ($42,400); M Coupe ($50,100), M Roadster ($52,100) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 215-hp 3.0-liter VVT 24-valve inline-6; 255-hp 3.0-liter VVT 24-valve inline-6; 330-hp 3.2-liter VVT 24-valve inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 6-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front knee airbags, LATCH-style child safety seat anchors on the passenger seat, ABS, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, EBD, traction control, antiskid control, tire-pressure monitor, run-flat tires, hill-holder brake |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Carolina |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL | www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36400 |
| Model Tested MSRP | BMW Z4 3.0si coupe ($42,700) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, automatic climate control, center console, interior air filter, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, aluminum interior trim, THX audio system with AM/FM/CD player, iPod connectivity, trip computer, rear defogger, rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers, automatic headlights, fog lights, theft-deterrent system, map lights, alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | eight-way power sports seats ($500), heated seats ($500); Sport package ($1,300) with 225/40R18 front run-flat tires, 255/3/5R18 rear run-flat tires, sport suspension, and Dynamic Driving Control |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
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| Price as Tested | 42700 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 255 @ 6600 |
| Torque | 220 @ 2750 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/29 |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 161.1/70.1/49.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 32.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/NA/42.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 12.0 |
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| Front Suspension | struts, coil springs, twin-tube gas shock absorbers, antiroll bar |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, antiroll bar |
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| Curb Weight | 3108 |
| Stock Tires | 225/40R18 front, 255/35R18 rear run-flat |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc, vented, with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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