G29 M40i Roadster 2dr Steptronic 8sp 3.0T BMW is aiming to go from also-ran to front-runner with the latest Z4 sports convertible. Ditching the previous model's folding-hardtop design, the new two-seater has a lower centre of gravity than before and is further helped dynamically by a 50-50 weight distribution. Three engines "145kW/320Nm Z4 20i and 190kW/400Nm Z4 30i 2.0-litre turbos or, in the Z4 40i, a stirring, Porsche Boxster challenging 250kW/500Nm 3.0-litre turbo in-line six " cover various personas. Universal equipment includes a 12.3-inch customisable instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, iDrive controller, head-up display, wireless phone charging and real time traffic information. Fixed rollover bars complement the usual safety line-up headlined by autonomous emergency braking.
ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
| Seat Capacity | 2 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Sports Automatic |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gear No. | 8 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Rim Front | 19x9.0 |
| Rim Rear | 19x10.0 |
| Tyres Front | 255/35 R19 |
| Tyres Rear | 275/35 R19 |
| Length (mm) | 4324 |
|---|---|
| Body Width (mm) | 1864 |
| Body height (mm) | 1304 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2470 |
| Door | 2 Doors Convertible |
| Engine Configuration | 6 Cylinders, 3.0 Litre |
| Consumption | 7.5 L/100km |
| Engine Type | Piston |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Engine Size CC | 2998 |
| Engine Intro | Turbo Intercooled |
| Engine Config | In-line |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 52 |
| Fuel Delivery | Direct Injection |