New BMW Z4 2.0i

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From http://www.carpages.co.uk/bmw/bmw-z4-08-05-05.asp?switched=on&echo=540321100

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BMW has added an important new four-cylinder derivative to the successful Z4 line-up and first deliveries will arrive this month in the UK. The new 16-valve engine is the same 1,995cc unit featured in the BMW 1 Series and the latest BMW 320i Saloon and produces an impressive 150bhp at 6,200rpm and 200Nm of torque at 3,600rpm.

The new Z4 introduces a new entry-level point for BMW roadster ownership at £22,755 on-the-road. An SE version adds additional specification to an equivalent level as the six-cylinder Z4 2.2i SE, including the Z4’s super-fast automatic folding soft-top, front fog lights, heated door mirrors and an on-board computer. The Z4 2.0i SE is priced at £23,465 on-the-road.

The new four-cylinder engine is made exclusively at BMW’s Hams Hall engine facility in Warwickshire and is EU4 compliant. It offers significant power and torque increases over BMW’s previous four-cylinder petrol unit. These have been achieved by improving the intake and exhaust systems while a new electronic control unit provides a more instant throttle response to a level only previously achieved on engines with individual throttle butterflies such as M3 and M5. Meanwhile VANOS (variable valve timing) and VALVETRONIC valve lift ensure a strong engine response through the gears. Zero to 62mph now takes just 8.2 seconds, virtually a second faster than the acclaimed new BMW 320i.

When this will ever come to our shores... who knows. But seriously...YECK! They should never put such a small engine in such a roadster!
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

This one's gonna be popular with the ladies!
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

Ok lah, Miata also got small engine what. But 0-100 in 8.2 seconds is still quite decent.
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

Heard bout this before
Now it all boils down to the pricing.....
 
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I asstimate $180k. cannot too cheep. later too many z4 runnin ard. then tak glam liao. or maybe that's wat they want. to flood the market. then intro new model. hmmm...
 
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Oh $195k? Nice...i thot it was $205k n $225k for 3.0L.

No matter i ain't buyin. But true, if $15k more, why not.
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

What I believe PML will do is to kit the 2L Z4 up with lots of options to keep the OMV and price high. After all, the true competitor is the 4 pot SLK200 which is about $200K. It won't be comparing itself to Miata.
 
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Tanzy said:
What I believe PML will do is to kit the 2L Z4 up with lots of options to keep the OMV and price high. After all, the true competitor is the 4 pot SLK200 which is about $200K. It won't be comparing itself to Miata.

Yeah makes sense

Hey, on a side note, did PML ever bring in the M54 2.2 Ltr version of Z4? This will be a better choice..perhaps PI is the venue har..
It's available in UK if I aint mistaken...
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

Tanzy said:
What I believe PML will do is to kit the 2L Z4 up with lots of options to keep the OMV and price high. After all, the true competitor is the 4 pot SLK200 which is about $200K. It won't be comparing itself to Miata.


interesting take. sounds very possible. hmmm....wat tasty options might these be...AC kit..where's remy? hahahah..waa...dat time the black z4 with full AC kit in PML showroom. swee swee..
 
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Definitely not with AC stuff. Just the usual BMW OE things like Xenon, sound system, chrome trims, sat nav, etc.
 
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PML didn't bring in the 2.2L.

the last time i enquired back in feb, i was told that they are also not planning to bring in the 2.0L.
 
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err.. But why Fiat? So PML is the only BMW authority in SG now?
 
Re: New BMW Z4 2.0i

jaskin said:
err.. But why Fiat? So PML is the only BMW authority in SG now?
TTS was in the news recently, my friend was looking around for Z4 3.0..he called up TTS last week..and seems like they only do Fiats now.
 

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