BMW Z4 Roadster

2006 – 2009 Roadster · Convertible Germany

The BMW Z4 Roadster is a convertible built from 2006 to 2009. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 343 hp across 6 variants. The fastest version needs 5.0 s to reach 100 km/h. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (2002 – 2006), peak power rose from 231 to 343 hp, and minimum weight went down by 25 kg. It was also available as a coupé.

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Body styleRoadster · Convertible

Production2006 – 2009

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 2006 – 2009

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 343 hp

0–100 km/h5.0 – 8.2 s

Top speed220 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy7.5 – 12.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.2 s	220	6-Speed manual
2.5L 6MT RWD (177 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	177 hp	7.1 s	229	6-Speed manual
2.5si 6MT RWD (218 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	218 hp	6.5 s	240	6-Speed manual
3.0si 6MT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	5.9 s	245	6-Speed manual
3.0si 6MT RWD (265 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	265 hp	5.7 s	250	6-Speed manual
3.2L 6MT RWD (343 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	343 hp	5.0 s	250	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM200 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58/60 in (1,473/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (2494 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2634.5 lbs (1195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 181 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 130 KW @ 5800 RPM177 HP @ 5800 RPM174 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 RPM230 Nm @ 3500-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.3 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 R16 92V

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58/60 in (1,473/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (2494 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 160 KW @ 6500 RPM218 HP @ 6500 RPM215 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 2750-4250 RPM250 Nm @ 2750-4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 R16 92V

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58/60 in (1,473/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (2494 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3494.3 lbs (1585 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 169.9 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17 91W

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58/60 in (1,473/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (2494 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2833 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 195 KW @ 6600 RPM265 HP @ 6600 RPM261 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM315 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17 91W

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58/60 in (1,473/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (2494 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3246 cm3 (198 ci)
Power: 252 KW @ 7900 RPM343 HP @ 7900 RPM338 BHP @ 7900 RPM
Torque: 269 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM365 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR18 // 255/40 ZR18

Dimensions

Length: 161.1 in (4092 mm)
Width: 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height: 51.3 in (1303 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.5/59.7 in (1,486/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.3 in (2497 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3758.9 lbs (1705 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 292 g/km

Length4,092 mm

Width1,781 mm

Height1,298 – 1,303 mm

Wheelbase2,494 – 2,497 mm

Curb weight1,195 – 1,410 kg

Torque200 – 365 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.