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2008 Bmw Z4 Roadster
MSRP: from $36,700
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,020 (3.0)
3,086 (3.0si)
3,197 (M Roadster)
Weight distribution: 50 / 50
51 / 49 (M Roadster)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.2 (3.0si)
34.3 (M Roadster)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
3.0si: 12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
M: 13.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
M: 12.9 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Double VANOS
Displacement: 2,996
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 215 at 6,250
Torque [lb-ft]: 185 at 2,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 28
Available with: 3.0
 
Optional Engines:
Type: Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Double VANOS
Displacement: 2,996
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 255 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 220 at 2,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 28
Available with: 3.0si
 
Type: Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Double VANOS
Displacement: 3,246
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.0 x 91.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 330 at 7,900
Torque [lb-ft]: 262 at 4,900
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: M Roadster
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.32, 2.46, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.38
Available with: 3.0i
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.23
Available with: 3.0si
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.73; 3.64 (3.0si)
Available with: 3.0; 3.0si
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.62
Available with: M Roadster
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 161.1
Width [in.]: 70.1
Height [in.]: 51.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 98.2
Front Track [in.]: 58.0
Rear Track [in.]: 60.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 47.6
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 37.3
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.0
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.5
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 8.5
7.8 (M Roadster)
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 10 speakers
  • 2 doors
  • 2 power, heated, folding door mirrors
  • 225/45 VR17 run-flat tires
  • 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual front sports seats
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Alloy wheels
  • Ashtray in front
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Automatic headlights
  • Auxiliary input jacks
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Carpeted floor mats in front
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Fog lights in front
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Leatherette seat-upholstery
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • Manual convertible top
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks with selective unlocking
  • Power windows with one-touch open / close
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Remote trunk release
  • Service interval indicator
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors and back-panel
  • Subwoofer
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting and speed-sensitive windshield wipers with heated washers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 144 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat: na
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.2 (3.0si)
4.5 (M Roadster)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 13.9 (3.0si)
11.3 (M Roadster)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 13.9 (3.0si)
13.0 (M Roadster)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 155 (3.0si)
159 (M Roadster)