BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster 2012 Specifications and Price in the US

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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement

2.0L/122

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1250 - 4800

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.68

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.35

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3307 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.0 x 0.9 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x 0.8 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 8 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

34 MPG

Cruising Range - City

333.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

23 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

27 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

493.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

Front Head Room

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

53.3 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

Second Leg Room

Second Shoulder Room

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

98.3 in

Length, Overall

167.0 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.5 in

Height, Overall

50.8 in

Track Width, Front

59.5 in

Track Width, Rear

61.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

10.9/6.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.7 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

6-speed manual transmission.

2.0-liter, dual overhead cam (DOHC), 16-valve, 240-horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, High Precision Direct Injection, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing.

Electronic throttle control.

Stronger electricity supply.

Rear wheel drive.

High-rigidity body/chassis unit with aluminum hood.

Front/rear tow hooks.

Driving Dynamics Control with normal, sport and sport+ modes.

Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension.

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars.

Central Link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse links.

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers.

Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering with Servotronic power assist.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ventilated front and rear.

Brake Energy Regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power

EXTERIOR

Star Spoke (Style 290) light alloy wheels 17 x 8.0 and 225/45 run-flat performance tires.

Retractable hardtop.

Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling.

Adaptive Brake Lights.

Dual power outside mirrors.

Heated outside mirrors.

White side-turn indicator lenses.

Heated glass rear window.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

ENTERTAINMENT

Anti-theft AM/FM/CD Hi-fi audio system with Radio Data System and MP3 capabilities.

Auxiliary audio input adaptor for portable music players.

HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception.

Satellite radio preparation.

iPod & USB adapter.

Smartphone integration

INTERIOR

6-way manually adjustable bucket seats.

Leatherette upholstery.

Center armrest.

Floormats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped adjustable multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls (if so equipped).

LCD main and trip odometers.

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout.

4-function on-board computer.

Outside temperature display.

Power windows with "one-touch" push-pull open/close for driver.

Dynamic Cruise Control.

Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release.

Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switch.

Coded Driveaway Protection.

Anti-theft alarm system.

Vehicle & Key Memory.

Electric interior trunk release.

Manual climate control with micro-filter ventilation.

Glove compartment; storage space in doors and behind seats.

2 cupholders in the center console beneath the center armrest plus a clip-in cupholder on the center console.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Silver Matte interior trim.

Driver/passenger vanity mirrors.

Welcome lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, and actuation from remote control.

Front reading lamps.

Through-loading system w/integrated transport bag

SAFETY

Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).

Daytime running lights.

Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System.

Side-impact airbags.

Mechanism for disabling the deployment of the front, knee and passenger's-side airbag; includes indicator light (see your BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Manual for further details).

Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights.

BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features.

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners.

Tire Pressure Monitor.

Active Knee Protection.

Emergency trunk release.

Rollover Protection System

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Note:
Assist Safety Plan.

Maintenance Years:
4.

Maintenance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V302000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 28, 2012.

Component:
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
162.

Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE..

Consequence:
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING ASSISTANCE MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V627000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 07, 2014.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
8,988.

Summary:
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454..

Consequence:
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V454000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 26, 2013.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
76,191.

Summary:
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail..

Consequence:
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in November 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected]

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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