The BMW Z4, with its Z3 predecessor, are staples in the BMW roadster line-up for more than a decade. With a firm suspension, solid construction, and the powerful engine, the Z4 is known that every driver to take from zero to hero in no time flat. Using the same inline six-cylinder engine that made the BMW 3-Series the most popular mid-sized cars in the world, the Z4 commands the respect of a driver who knows the capabilities of the car. On the mountain roads, or just drive to the store, the Z4 shines with his true colors.
The 2010 BMW Z4 has two engine options, both available in the more popular 3-Series cars: the normal atmospheric 3.0-liter found in the base trim, and the turbocharged 3.0-liter found in the higher-end model. The normally-aspirated engine is exactly what you'd expect from a BMW engine: It's a smooth engine that exudes class and sophistication, all while delivering 255 horsepower to the rear wheels. The 220 foot-pounds of torque provides plenty of opportunity to cross the highway, making this engine for people who routinely cruise at high speeds on the Autobahn. Fuel consumption is also unsurpassed for an engine of this power of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway is standard on the manual transmission models.
For those who want a little more acceleration and speed of the BMW Z4s, a second engine option: the turbocharged 3.0 liter inline-6 with 300 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. This is exactly the same engine in the BMW 335i cousin, and is no less sound. With maximum torque found in a lazy, yet impressive 1400 RPM, fuel consumption is preserved under a wide range of speeds. Expect 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway of this killer.
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