BMW Z4M Coupe review - data

BMW Z4 3.2 M

Test date 08 August 2006  Price as tested £41,556

For  Sporting looks, terrific engine, smooth-road handling, rarity

Against Hard work on B-roads, controls lack feel, touchy brakes, quality lapses

How much ?

  • Price as tested £41,556
  • Price as tested £41,285

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.1 sec
  • 0-60mph 5.1 sec
  • 0-100mph 11.9 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  4.6 sec
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  2.9 / 4.2
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  4.1 / 5.2 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  5.2 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  155 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  70 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  23.3 / 15.5 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  292 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4113 mm
  • Width  1781 mm
  • Height  1268 mm
  • Wheelbase  2487 mm
  • Weight  1495 kg
  • Fuel tank  55.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 6 cyls In Line , 3246 cc
  • Max power 343 bhp at 7900 rpm
  • Max torque 269 ft at 2000 rpm
  • Specific output 105bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 228bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Longitudinal
  • Bore/stoke 91.0x87.0 mm
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 4.35 / 4.9
  • 2nd 2.5 / 8.6
  • 3rd 1.67 / 12.8
  • 4th 1.23 / 17.4
  • 5th 1 / 21.4
  • 6th 0.85 / 25.2
  • Final drive 3.62

Suspension

  • Front Struts, coil-springs, anti-roll bar.
  • Rear Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar.

Steering

  • Type hydraulic power assisted , rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.75

Brakes

  • Front 345mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 328mm ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 8J x 18 in
  • Size rear 9J x 18 in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/45 R18
  • Tyres rear 255/40 R18

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