Pure driving pleasure: the BMW Z4 roadster

Whitby, Ontario... Built on a solid foundation of performance, safety and
dynamic driving pleasure, the new BMW Z4 roadster will be available later this
month at Canadian BMW retail centres. This premium roadster will be offered in
two engine variants, with the 2.5 litre version priced at $51,500 and the 3.0
litre variant priced at $59,500.

The new Z4 roadster reinforces BMW's strength in roadsters designed for
superior driving pleasure. With its long, sleek and stretched-out engine
compartment, the snug cockpit wrapped around the driver and passenger, and the
short, muscular rear end, the BMW Z4 boasts all the attributes typical of a
classic roadster. Adding to the premium appeal is a standard soft top with
heated glass rear window that can be operated automatically (standard on 3.0i,
optional on 2.5i) up or down in under 10 seconds.

The new Z4 comes with the two top versions of BMW's highly acclaimed inline
six-cylinder engine: The 2.5-litre developing maximum output of 184 bhp at
6,000 rpm and the 3.0-litre with maximum output of 225 bhp at 5,900 rpm.
Moreover, optional Sport Packages ($1,500on 2.5i ; $1,700 on 3.0i) include
Dynamic Drive Control, which switches the vehicle to sport mode and calls up
power even more spontaneously.

The Z4 2.5i is fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox, the 3.0i comes standard
with a new six-speed manual transmission. Optional 5 speed automatic
transmission with STEPTRONIC is available on both models ($1,290). The 50/50
weight distribution combined with rear-wheel drive offers ideal attributes for
precise handling.

Safety is an integral aspect of all BMW vehicles, and the Z4 is no exception.
In addition to standard Dynamic Stability Control with Dynamic Traction
Control, the Z4 comes equipped with six airbags (front, head and knee),
bi-xenon headlights which dramatically increase clarity during night driving,
and standard run flat tires.

The BMW Z4 will be available at BMW retail centres across the country in late
October 2002.

BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, motorcycles, BMW Financial Services, and
the new MINI brand. A total network of 32 independent BMW retail centres, 16
independent BMW motorcycle retailers, and 15 MINI retailers represents the BMW
Group across the country.

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