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January News in Brief
Tue Feb 01 12:00:00 CET 2005 Press Release
The new BMW Z4 2.0i Roadster .... BMW residual values go from strength to strength .... Record year for BMW used car sales .... BMW's hydrogen-powered concept car comes to the UK .... New BMW bike for children .... Model enhancements for the BMW range
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The new BMW Z4 2.0i Roadster
BMW is pleased to announce the arrival of the Z4 2.0i Roadster, a new
entry-level model for the two-seater, open top sports car. Powered by a 150bhp
engine, the new car is the first Z4 to be fitted with the lightweight
four-cylinder powerplant built at Hams Hall in Warwickshire. The 1,995cc unit
propels the Z4 from zero to 62mph in 8.2 seconds before going on to a top speed
of 136mph. Torque is 200Nm at 3,600rpm.
Due on sale in the UK in May, the car's commendable performance is due in part
to the use of VANOS and VALVETRONIC technology. VANOS decides when an engine's
valves are opened while VALVETRONIC determines by how much they open. The net
result is improved engine performance in terms of power, economy and
responsiveness.
Standard equipment on the Z4 2.0i will include 16-inch alloy wheels, Dynamic
Stability Control and Automatic Air-conditioning. An SE version will add a
fully automatic roof, front foglights, heated door mirrors and windscreen
washer jets, and on-board computer.
The introduction of the Z4 2.0i Roadster brings the number of engine options in
the model range to four and the number of BMW models powered by UK-built
four-cylinder petrol engines to three (1 Series, 3 Series and Z4). Three
six-cylinder engines with capacities of 2.2-litres, 2.5-litres and 3.0-litres
complete the Z4 range with the new model making its first public appearance at
the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March. Prices will be announced at a later date.