BMW Z4 Coupe
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The BMW Z4 Coupe is a stylish two-door for those who can afford to put pure driving pleasure over practicality. The Z4 Coupe is available in only one version, the BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si. It is the hardtop version of the Z4 Roadster, which was introduced first. It has a six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic that can be taken through the gears manually is optional. Its suspension is firm, which makes for excellent cornering, but it the ride can be harsh over uneven pavement.
It is the fixed-roof version of the Z4 Roadster, which was introduced first. Because of its enclosed roof, the coupe has more structural integrity, meaning it provides a more composed ride than the roadster, which can shake and rattle over imperfect pavement.
The coupe’s sweeping hatchback design and lack of convertible top storage creates more cargo space than the Z4 Roadster affords. The BMW Z4 Coupe will hold two moderately sized golf bags.
The six-cylinder engine in the BMW Z4 Coupe uses lightweight magnesium construction. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. A six-speed automatic gearbox is optional. The automatic can be taken through the gears manually via steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
The BMW Z4 Coupe has a stiff but corner-hugging suspension. Run-flat tires add to the borderline harsh ride quality, but allow a driver with a flat to keep driving at a reduced speed to reach a safe place to pull off the road and/or to reach a service facility where the tire can be repaired.
BMW’s responsive Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering is standard. An optional sport package includes Dynamic Driving Control, which allows the driver to select quicker throttle action, reduced power-steering assist and a sport mode for the automatic transmission (if so equipped). It also comes with different front and rear tire sizes, a tauter sport suspension and a lower ride height for crisper cornering.
BMW’s stability control system is standard. It uses throttle and brake control to help minimize wheel spin and prevent a loss of control during extreme handling maneuvers. This system also incorporates a range of braking functions. Brake Standby reacts when the driver suddenly lifts off the accelerator, anticipating hard braking, and moves the brake pads against the rotors. Start-Off Assistant automatically engages the brakes on an incline to prevent the car from rolling back when the driver lifts off the brake pedal to depress the accelerator.
Options include heavily bolstered M Sport seats and a navigation system.
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- Mar 15, 2009: Golf Bags
As much as I dislike the roadster’s styling, to me, the coupe’s sloped roofline and reworked rear end utterly transform the Z4. The little fastback seems to squat on its haunches, poised for takeoff. It looks completely badass. Now, having seen and driven the production Z4 M Coupe on the road, its impact is undiminished.