2004 BMW Z4 Roadster Brochure

The 2004
BMW Z4 roadster
Z4 2.5i The Ultimate
Z4 3.0i Driving Machine®

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The BMW Z4 roadster. Ignite your senses.

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Equipment Equipment
■Xenon headlights illuminate the road ahead and ■Side indicator lights flash amber. The light radi- ■Fully automatic, power softtop is completely ■Z4 roadster 2.5i with 16 x 7.0 Cross Spoke
to the side with brilliant clarity. These low- and high- ates outward from behind BMW’s signature roundel. automated. To open or close it, press a button at the (Styling 104) cast-alloy wheels and 225/50R-16
beam headlights provide greaterroadside detail when front of the center console. The top automatically run-flat tires.
driving at night. unlatches from the header and folds down neatly. An
interior lining helps reduce wind noise and enhances
insulation. Available in Black, Gray and Dark Beige.
■Rollover Protection Bars behind the headrests, ■/ ■Cruise control lets you store a chosen speed ■Automatic climate control system is a new ■Six-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) lets you shift gears by tapping the paddles above the ■Z4 roadster 3.0i with 17 x 8.0 Twin Spoke
as well as sheet-tube-reinforced windshield pillars, over 18 mph. It can be activated by using a switch BMW roadster comfort feature. In addition to select- steering wheel or the center-console-mounted shift lever – without the use of a clutch. In heavy traffic, you (Styling 103) cast-alloy wheels and 225/45R-17
help provide excellent protection in the event of a located on the left side of the steering column. ing a specific cabin temperature, occupants can can switch to Automated mode for automatic shifting. (opt. in Z4 2.5i and 3.0i; requires Sport Package. run-flat tires.
rollover. (opt. or incl. in Z4 2.5i Premium Package; std. in choose from a stepless range of fan speeds, and Multi-function steering wheels will be standard equipment as of October 2003 production in both the
Z4 3.0i) automatic or manual airflow and recirculation. The Z4 2.5i and Z4 3.0i.
automatic recirculation control activates whenever
certain air pollutants are detected. The system also
includes defrost/demist and Max A/C functions.
■Integrated navigation system, new in the BMW ■Six-speed manual transmission in the Z4 3.0i ■5-speed automatic gearbox with Steptronic, ■Z4 2.5i Sport Package with 17 x 8.0 Turbine ■Z4 3.0i Sport Package with Ellipsoid (Styling
roadster, covers the entire United States with a delivers a precise feel that’s responsive to your Adaptive Transmission Management (ATM), Shift-/ (Styling 106) cast-alloy wheels and 225/45R-17 107) cast-alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear;
single DVD. The pop-up, glare-free monitor is personal driving style, thanks in part to enhanced Interlock; with Steptronic, it is also possible to run-flat tires.1 and 225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear run-flat
mounted atop the dashboard. When not in use, it synchronization of shifts from neutral to each change gear manually without a clutch. tires.1
retracts back down, out of sight. gear. The gearbox adds to the sporty feel with a
shortened shift lever and “throw.” 1Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and 1Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and
suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard
and consequential damages. and consequential damages.
Standard Optional (or included in a package) Standard Optional (or included in a package)

Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment All vehicle specifications contained in this document are based on the latest product in- Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment
formation available at the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. Further information
can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
Performance and efficiency Z4 roadster2.5i Z4 roadster3.0i Handling and braking (continued) Z4 roadster2.5i Z4 roadster3.0i Ergonomics, luxuryand convenience Z4 roadster2.5i Z4 roadster3.0i Safetyand security(continued) Z4 roadster2.5i Z4 roadster3.0i
2.5-liter, 184-hp dual overhead cam Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers a a Remote entry with multi-function remote a a Active Knee Protection a a
(DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder
engine a Sport suspension control, including remote trunk release Disable switch for passenger’s-side airbag a a with Double-VANOS steplessly variable
Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out indicator light feature, a a with disc brakes, valve timing 4-wheel ventilated front a and actuation from remote control a a and solid rear, vacuum-assisted Side-impact airbags
3.0-liter, 225-hp dual overhead cam
Left/right individual reading lights,
▲ a Rollover Protection a a (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine a 4-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front a storage compartment and footwell lights
with Double-VANOS steplessly variable and rear, vacuum-assisted
valve timing Cruise control a/◆ a Batterypump shutoffSafetyuponTerminalsevereandaccidentautomaticimpactfuel- a a Vehicle-speed-sensitive Electric a a
glove compartment; Aluminum block and cylinder head a a Power Steering Locking
storage space a a Intelligent Safety and Information System a a in doors and behind seats
Chain camshaft drive a a (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
(no periodic maintenance) Elastic nets on right side of center tunnel ▲ ▲ Central locking system with double-lock
Dual resonance intake system a a Exteriorand aerodynamics and on back of each seat (Storage Package) anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and a a
Electronic throttle system a a Front and rear body-color bumpers a a Dual power outside mirrors a a interior locking switch
Dynamic Driving Control (Sport Button)1 4-headlight system within a a Automatic-dimming inside and ▲ ▲ Coded Driveaway Protection a a
aerodynamic covers outside mirrors
Adaptive Brake Lights a a
Electronically controlled engine cooling a a
Halogen ellipsoid 6-way manually adjustable front sport seats a a low-beam/free-form a a
Direct ignition with knock control a a high-beam headlights
8-way power front sport
with 3-way driver’s-seat memory seats a/◆ a/◆ BMW Maintenance Program 5-speed manual transmission with a Xenon low- and high-beam headlights a5 a
direct fifth gear
Foglights (includes multi-functional a a BMW Full Maintenance11 a a heated outside mirrors a/ a Leather-covered
and washer jets) tilt-telescopic sport steering wheel 6-speed manual transmission a
5-speed STEPTRONIC2 automatic transmission a a Heated windshield-washer jets a/ a Center arm pad a6 a
with Adaptive Transmission Control (included with foglights) Premium Packages
3-stage, thermostatically controlled a a
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox a a Heated outside mirrors a/ a heated seats Fully automatic, power softtop ◆ ◆
(SMG) transmission3 (included with foglights)
Leatherette upholstery a 8-way power front sport seats with
◆
2-speed + intermittent windshield wipers 3-way driver’s-seat memory ◆ a7 and Leather upholstery (Active Sport) a a Cloth with adjustable and car-speed-sensitive a Cruise control ◆ a interval, single-wipe operation Leather upholstery (High Performance) Handling and braking a7/◆7
High Performance Leather upholstery
16x7.0 Cross Spoke cast-alloy wheels a Side-turn indicators behind a a Extended High Performance a including Brushed Aluminum interior trim ◆ a
(Styling 104) and 225/50R-16 run-flat tires BMW logo roundels Leather upholstery
17x8.0 Twin Spoke cast-alloy wheels a Metallic paint a a Leather handbrake grip and shift knob a a
(Styling 103) and 225/45R-17 run-flat tires
Easy-to-operate manual softtop a a Graphite-finish interior trim a Convenience Packages
17x 8.0 Turbine cast-alloy wheels
(Styling 106) and 225/45R-17 run-flat tires4 Fully automatic power softtop a/◆ a/◆ Brushed Aluminum interior trim8 ◆ a Automatic-dimming inside and ▲ ▲
Heated glass rear window a a Sycamore High-Gloss Wood interior trim a9 a outside mirrors
18x 8.0 front/18x 8.5 rear Ellipsoid
cast-alloy wheels (Styling 107) and BMW on-board navigation system a10 a Elastic nets on right side of center tunnel ▲ ▲
and on back of each seat (Storage Package)
225/40R-18 front/255/35R-18
Dual cupholders a a
rear run-flat tires4 Instrumentation and controls Rain-sensing windshield wipers with
Run-Flat Combination (RFC) wheel- a a Electronic analog instrumentation a a Electric interior trunk release a a automatic headlight control ▲ ▲
tire system with Flat Tire Monitor LCD main and trip odometers a a Variable softtop compartment a a Automatic climate control with
activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation ▲ ▲
Dynamic Stability Control, including
Service Interval Indicator with a a and automatic recirculation control all-speed traction control, Dynamic Traction
miles-to-service readout Audio 4-function on-board computer ▲ a Control, electronic brake proportioning, a a
anti-lock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake 4-function on-board computer a/▲ a
Anti-theft AM/FM/CD audio individual reading lights, system with a a Left/right Control, and cornering/avoidance- ▲ a Outside temperature display a a Radio Data System and 10 speakers storage compartment and footwell lights
stability enhancement
Power windows with “one-touch” audio system with upgraded a a Premium High-rigidity roadster body/chassis unit a a push-pull open/close for driver audio power, Carver technology, a a with aluminum hood
10 audiophile-quality speakers SportPackages
including 2 subwoofers Front thrust plate, aluminum a a Manual climate control with a a
micro-filter ventilation Dynamic Driving Control (Sport Button)
Strut braces a a Pre-wiring for CD changer and alarm system a a
Automatic climate control with 17x8.0 Turbine (Styling 106) cast-alloy
Strut-type front suspension with forged- a a activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation ▲ ▲ wheels and 225/45R-17 run-flat tires4
aluminum lower arms and hydraulic cushions and automatic recirculation control
Safetyand security 18x8.0 front/18x8.5 rear Ellipsoid
Central Link rear suspension with cast- a a Rain-sensing windshield wipers and a a (Styling 107) cast-alloy wheels and
aluminum upper transverse links Automatic headlight control Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint a a 225/40R-18 front/255/35R-18
System with 2-stage Smart airbags rear run-flat tires4
Acoustically decoupled final drive a a
with hydraulic rear mount Automatic safety-belt pretensioners a a Sport suspension
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars a a and force limiters Foglights, including heated outside a
Isofix attachment of child-restraint a a mirrors and heated windshield-washer jets
safety seat
a = Standard 1 Dynamic Driving Control provides Normal and Sport settings for throttle, 6 Included with Active Sport or High Performance Leather upholstery. 11 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined
a = Optional steering and (if vehicle is so equipped) STEPTRONIC transmission. 7 Includes Brushed Aluminum interior trim. by the Service Interval Indicator, for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Full Main-
= Included in Sport Package 2 BMW’s system of manual shift control for an automatic transmission. 8 Z4 2.5: Included with optional Active Sport Cloth/Leather or tenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear, provided
▲= Included in Convenience Package 3 Requires Sport Package. High Performance Leather upholstery. wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications. This includes items such as brake pads, brake ro-
◆= Included in Premium Package 4 Dueare moreto low-profilesusceptibletires,to pleaseroad hazardnote: andwheels,consequentialtires and suspensiondamages. parts 109 NotZ4 2.5iavailablerequireswith4-functionLeatheretteon-boardupholstery.computer or Convenience Package. torsLimitedandWarranty.wiper bladesAnythatadjustmentsare not coveredrequiredbyduethe originalto normalNewoperatingVehicleconditions are also in-
5 Requires foglights. cluded. For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet
that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details.

Technical | Data Technical | Data
Dimensions Z4 roadster 2.5i Z4 roadster 3.0i
Vehicle length/width/height in 161.1/70.1/51.1 161.1/70.1/51.1
Track, front/rear in 58.0/60.0 58.0/60.0
Wheelbase in 98.2 98.2
Weight
Unladen lbs 2932 [2998] (2976) 2998 [3042] (3020)
Engine
Liter/type/valves 2.5/DOHC inline 6/24 3.0/DOHC inline 6/24
Bore/stroke in 3.31/2.95 3.31/3.53
Nominal output/rpm hp 184/6000 225/5900
Max torque/rpm lb-ft 175/3500 214/3500
94837.3
51.11299
Performance
Drag coefficient Cd 0.35 0.35
Top speed1 mph 137 [141] (146) 155 [152] (155)
147358.0 249598.2
178170.1 4091161.1
Fuel Consumption2
Manual transmission (mpg) city/highway 20/28 21/29
Automatic transmission (mpg) city/highway 21/28 20/28
Fuel capacity U.S. gal 14.5 14.5
Wheels
Wheel dimensions front (standard) 16 x 7 17 x 8
rear (standard) 16 x 7 17 x 8
Material Cast alloy Cast alloy 133452.51386
Wheel dimensions front (optional) 17 x 8 18 x 8
rear (optional) 17 x 8 18 x 8.5 60.01516
Material Cast alloy Cast alloy
All dimensions shown in inches
Figures in [ ] apply to models with five-speed automatic transmission.
Figures in ( ) apply to models with six-speed SMG transmission.
U.S. Distributor: BMW of North America, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. All illustrations and All vehicle specifications contained in this document are based on the latest product
1 Top speed limited electronically. specifications contained in this brochure are based on the latest product information available at information available at the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes,
2 EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in col- without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. Further
Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, ors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. BMW may, subjectto legal requirements, de- information can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage will most likely be lower. termine the Model Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year designation on any particular model may be longer or shorter than 12 months. Some vehicles pictured may contain
non-U.S. equipment. Some models may be shown with optional equipment. Further information
can be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com. ©2003 BMW AG,
Munich/Germany. Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission of BMW AG,
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