The 2008 BMW Z4 is a rear wheel drive sports car that comes as a coupe or top-down roadster. The Z4's sporty and aggressive sporty good looks are backed up by impressive performance and BMW's legendary road-handling ability.
A feature that true sports car enthusiasts appreciate is the Z4's Sport Driving Mode. The Sport Driving mode quickens engine throttle response and reduces the Z4's power steering assistance, giving the driver an enhanced feel of the road.
Power for the Z4 comes from a choice of two engines: a 215 horsepower 3-liter inline-6, and a 330 horsepower 3.2-liter inline-6, available in the high-performance M version of the Z4. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The tuned M version is available only with the 6-speed manual.
The Z4's mileage ranges from 16 miles per gallon City up to 29 miles per gallon Highway.
Base MSRP for the 2008 BMW Z4 is $36,400. A fully loaded Z4 M version will top out at just under $60,000. The Z4 comes with a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.
Starting at under $40,000, the 2008 BMW Z4 offers edgy styling and the performance and handling that are hallmarks of BMW.