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.