BMW Z4 2.5si Sport

From Autoexpress.co.uk,

BMW might not have had the Formula One success to back up its hottest
road cars, but when it comes to performance brands, the company's
famous M Sport badge is guaranteed to set pulses racing.

However, the new £43,000 M Roadster is out of
the reach of most buyers. Thankfully, two new 2.5-litre six-cylinder
models are on the way. Coming with either 218bhp or 177bhp, these are
priced at £25,650 and £28,365. So, do they represent good value? Auto
Express grabbed the keys to a 218bhp Z4 2.5si to find out.

Speeding from 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and with a 149mph top speed, the 2.5si is nearly as fast as the more costly
Speeding from 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and with a 149mph top speed, the 2.5si is nearly as fast as the more costly 265bhp 3.0-litre Z4. Equally impressive are the sharp throttle response and flexible power delivery, providing plenty of pull at low speed, plus strong punch right up to the 7,000rpm red line.

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