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The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car that began its life back in 2002 before receiving its second generation in 2008. It is offered in both coupe and roadster forms. The current model Z4 is powered by a choice of two engines. The first is a 3.0L I-6 producing 255hp and 220 lb-ft of torque, while the second is a 3.0L twin turbo I-6 producing 300hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. These engines are mated to a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic, or a seven-speed automatic transmission. Video: BMW Z4 GT3 at NurburgringThis is a pretty cool video presenting the BMW Z4 GT3 at Nurburgring with Richard Goransson behind the wheel. It’s not just like every other video showing the car racing around the track. This video provides an in-car perspective with the use of a videocamera mounted inside the car. The sounds of the car are a little high-pitched and eerie, but the sights are pretty decent. The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a 4-liter, eight-cylinder engine equipped with a 408 ECU and a Power400 control unit. The engine delivers a total of 480 bhp and is mated to a sequential, six-speed gearbox. BMW Z4 Roadster by Hamann 
The German tuner, Hamann, revealed today the official details on their first tuning kit based on the 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster. The kit includes both aerodynamic and performance upgrades which, to put it mildly, blows the kit by Hartge out of the water. This kit provides us with a cleaner, smoother line and a jump in horsepower. For the exterior, Hamann added a new front spoiler with two integrated LED day lamps, side skirts, a shapely spoiler mounted on the tailgate, a new rear apron, and a sporty four tailpipes exhaust system. The Z4 sits on 20" forged wheels painted in matte black. Under the hood the engine has been tuned to deliver 360 HP at 5230 rpm and a peak torque of 540 NM available in the engine speed range of 1300 to 5000 rpm. The speed limit has also been removed (YES!!) so that now the Z4 can go up to 177 mph. For the interior you can also get a new aluminum gear knob and a set of foot mats with the silver stitched Hamann logo. Now, this is an appropriate kit for the BMW Z4 Roadster! Press release after the jump. Full story BMW Z4 Roadster by Hartge
The German tuner, Hartge has revealed a new aerodynamic kit for the 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster again. As you may recall, Hartge previously released a kit for the Z4 in January 2010 that included a buffet of options. This next kit, although slightly impressive as well, left us hungry for more and not because it was delicious, but because it was lacking substance. Based on the E89 roadster, the kit for the BMW Z4 will include a new front spoiler and lip for boot lid both made of PU-RIM. That’s it. There’s nothing else. None of these new parts are compatible with the M Aerodynamic package and prices for the kit have not yet been announced. Throw us a bone, Hartge. Video: A lap around the Nurburgring on-board the BMW Z4 GT3You may have to pay a doozy to be able to bring a high-powered race car to the 2010 VLN season but as auto scribes would tell you, that’s the price for being competitive. Schubert Motorsport, a German racing team, is scheduled to compete in the VLN this year and they’re shelling out over $400,000 for a BMW Z4 GT3. Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces over 480 horsepower, the BMW Z4 GT3 is a certified beast on wheels. How it fares against the competition, though, is an entirely different matter. Nevertheless, Schubert Motorsport took their prized racer to the Nurburgring where driver Richarad Goransson took it for a flying lap around the Green Hell. The car’s not as quick off the block as the M3 GT2 but that’s more a case of following racing regulations set forth by the FIA for the GT3 classification. Either way, check out this video as Goransson takes the Z4 GT3 out for a flying lap in Nurburgring. Then you can decide if the car is up to pace for a GT3. As far as we’re concerned, it looks like it can bust a few challenges on its own. 2010 BMW Z4 GT3
BMW Motorsport announced the GT3 version of the Z4 sportscar. The car will make its debut in 2010 and will compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations, such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters. The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a 4-liter, eight-cylinder engine equipped with a 408 ECU and a Power400 control unit. The engine delivers a total of 480 bhp and is mated to a sequential, six-speed gearbox. Sales will begin in the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of 298,000 Euro. Updated 03/05/2010: BMW MotorSport revealed the official images of the Z4 GT3. Check the gallery to see them all! Updated 04/08/2011: The BMW Z4 GT3 has been put into a series of intensive tests in recent weeks. The car has received a series of modifications in order to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The car will be available for interested racing teams at a price of 315,000 Euro (or about $450,000 at the current exchange rates). We have also added new images showing the car in black. Press release after the jump. Full story 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35isWhen BMW revealed the new Z4 Roadster, the new retractable hard top came with some bad news: there will be no M version. However the Z4 sDrive35is that is set to be revealed in January 2010 at the Detroit Auto Show is just as good as any other M model. The new Z4 sDrive35is is faster and better than any other model in the Z4 line-up: powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six with increased air flow and more boost pressure. The result is an output of 335 HP at 5,900 RPM and a peak torque of 332 lb-ft from 1,500 RPM to 4,500 RPM. The sprint from 0 to 60 MPH is made in just 4.7 seconds, while the car’s top speed is limited to 155 MPH. The engine is mated to a 7 speed Double-Clutch Transmission with SPORT and SPORT+ modes for crisper shifts and more performance driving. The Z4 sDrive35is borrows the M Aerodynamics and adaptive M Suspension from the larger cars. The new Z4 rides on lightweight 18 inch five spoke alloy wheels, a striking front bumper with a matte aluminum trim bar in each outer air intake, a rear bumper with accentuated surrounds on the tailpipes, and a rear diffuser finished at top in body color and black textured surface underneath. On the interior BMW added a new M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, an M driver’s footrest, and sport seats. Updated 01/29/10: BMW today announced prices for the Z4 sDrive35is. Sales will begin in the Spring at a price of $61,925 including $875 Destination & Handling. By comparison, the MY2011 Z4 sDrive30i and Z4 sDrive35i start at $46,875 and $52,775 respectively. UPDATE 06/28/2010: Check out our review of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is by clicking here. Press release after the jump. Full story BMW Z4 by Hartge
The BMW tuning specialists Hartge have just unveiled a new kit for the 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster that leaves the German engineered power plant alone and instead focuses on changing up the drop top’s looks with a new aero package and an assortment of stylish wheels as well as a few brilliant touches to the interior. The new front bumper adds a few extra gills to the sporty roadster’s front end as well as a subtle rear spoiler atop the boot lid. The mirror covers are made from carbon fiber for additional race car attitude while an aluminum pedal set enhances the in car feel. Aside from the shiny new footwork, Hartge adds a new instrument cluster as well as a set of specific floor mats.  In order to increase the Bimmer’s performance potential, the Z4 benefits from a new quad tip exhaust that not only makes the roadster sound even better with the top down, but it even looks better from behind. Hartge ensures that even the pickiest of customers will have a wheel choice they like, ranging from deep dish to multi spoke and even multi color, the German tuner has the perfect set of rolling stock for your Z4. This simple straightforward tuning kit is the perfect way to breathe new life into your BMW that you will immediately see and feel as opposed to trading it in for a new model. BMW Z4 will also get M-Sport package
Even though the German automaker BMW won’t be producing an M version of the new Z4 Roadster, however this doesn’t mean that they don’t see the need for a motor sport inspired retractable hard top. The solution that BMW came up with was to offer an all new M-Sport appearance package for the new car, and the first vehicle to benefit from the new high performance parts package is the Z4 sDrive35is and is set to make its debut this January in Detroit at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.  The M-Sport Z4 will be distinguished by more aggressive front fascia with larger air intakes as well as a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser out back. The high performance looking BMW will ride on a set of M wheels measuring 18 inches in diameter as well as a set of 19 inch alloys as an option. Finishing off the new car’s stance, BMW’s engineers have lowered the chassis by 10 mm in order to improve the Roadster’s handling as well as eliminate whatever fender gap used to be in between the rubber and sheet metal. On the inside, the M-Sport package will add an M series leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel as well as decorative M door sills and a set of hip hugging sport seats. Don’t worry if your lifestyle doesn’t permit parking a Roadster in your driveway, because BMW is planning on offering the M-Sport package for every model in their lineup. Matte gray BMW Z4
When the German automaker BMW introduced the new Z4 Roadster to the world with their Expression of Joy campaign they showed off the car creating automotive art in a series of bright and brilliant colors, however one shade that they left out was matte gray, just like the exterior of this slightly modified Z4. No this isn’t a new color option from the luxury automaker, but instead an aftermarket applied foil that drastically alters the appearance of BMW’s new hard top roadster. The BMW 313 performance bicolor rims don’t hurt either.  As it comes from the factory the BMW Z4 is available with two different versions of the 3.0 Liter inline six, the sDrive30i makes 255 HP, and the boosted sDrive35i uses a set of twin turbos to lay down a maximum of 300 HP. The hard top convertible Z4 can be shifted with either a 6 speed manual gearbox or BMW’s newly developed double clutch sport automatic gearbox. The BMW Z4 sDrive35i makes the 0 to to 60 MPH sprint in just 5.1 seconds with the manual transmission and one tenth faster with the sport tuned automatic. However both models are limited to a top speed of 130 MPH, but you can get up to 150 MPH with the optional Sport Package. Just don’t expect to find this matte grey option at the dealership. G-POWER supercharges the BMW Z4 and E46 330i to get 306 HP The BMW tuners better known for stealing engines out of M5s, G-Power are offering a much simpler way to get a bit more of a kick in the pants from your 3.0 Liter straight six cylinder BMW Z4 and E46 330i at a special price. Instead of swapping out the motor the German hot rod shop is selling the next generation SK Plus NG supercharger. With a modified blower drive gear that is both more efficient and good looking will produce 306 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque from your 3.0 Liter Bimmer of choice for under $5000, that’s not a bad price to pay to put a fresh breath of life back into your BMW whether it be a four door sedan or a drop top roadster. Check out the press release after the jump for more details. Full story | Find us on Facebook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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