Overview
The 2012 BMW Z4 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 1st September 2011 classified as a E89. The BMW Z4 is regarded as a sports car built in USA and when it was new had prices starting at $111,001.
This BMW Z4 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. BMW claims the Z4 Base uses 9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 210g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 611km 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 1525kg (3362.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Z4 Base comes standard with 225/35 ZR19 88Y front tyres and 255/30 ZR19 90Y rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 225kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 7 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-Link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | rear |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 12.6 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 210 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/35 ZR19 88Y |
| Tyre Rear | 255/30 ZR19 90Y |
| Front Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1291 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4239 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1790 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | -10 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2496 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10700 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1525 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1855 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2011-10-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |