2011 BMW Z4: OVERVIEW


VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS


The 2011 BMW Z4 lineup gains a new, high-performance model. Z4 seats 2 and is a convertible with a power-retractable hard top. Z4 comes in three trim levels, each with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine. The sDrive30i has 255 horsepower, while the sDrive35i is turbocharged and has 300 horsepower. New for 2011 is the sDrive35is, which has 335 horsepower. The sDrive30i and 35i should have a standard 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic is optional on the sDrive30i. A 7-speed dual-clutch automated-manual transmission that behaves much like an automatic is optional on the sDrive35i. The automated manual is standard on the sDrive35is. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection. BMW's Dynamic Drive Control, which allows drivers to alter throttle, traction control, and steering response is standard across the board. Leather upholstery and automatic climate control are optional on the sDrive30i and standard on the sDrive35i and 35is. A navigation system is optional. The optional "through-loading" system includes a luggage pass-through for skis or golf bags to the passenger compartment.

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