BMW has released photos and information about its new vehicle, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, which will make its world debut at next month’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale worldwide in Spring of 2010.
The Z4 comes with a powerful version of the BMW’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight six and M-Sports styling and chassis packages. The company’s 3.0-liter engine features optimized air supply and increased boost pressure, which allows the vehicle to reach 340HP at 5,800 rpm (more than the previous version with 306HP). The peak torque is increased to 450Nm or 332 lb-ft and is available from 1,400 rpm all the way to 4,500 rpm.
The vehicle is equipped with a revised version of the firm’s seven-speed double clutch transmission. According to BMW representatives the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60mph in 4.7sec), while the top speed is limited to 250km/h or 155mph.
Compared to the Z4 sDrive35i, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is has a better performance and delivers the same fuel economy of 9.0lt/100km.
The new Z4 sDrive35is features an M Sports Package including the M Aerodynamics Package and adaptive M Suspension. Te most significant characteristics of the M Suspension are the electronically controlled dampers, lowers the entire car by 10 mm or almost 0.4-in.
The company will also offer unique 18-inch alloy wheels with 19-inch rims, a new front bumper, re-trimmed kidney grilles, matte silver exterior mirror caps, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and specific tail pipes, as an option with the M package.
WOW – This IS the ultimate driving machine!!!