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2003-2012 BMW Z4 Coup? review
Not a question of style, but the answer. Breathtaking. Powerful. Unique. The BMW Z4 Coup? embodies passion in its most beautiful form. For lovers of sports cars ready to turn every journey into a manifesto of style.
A familiar sight in the land of dreams. Twilight at the helm of this 2-seater, heading for the highway of the night. With the BMW Z4 Coup? you shun all compromise – and seize the essence of the thoroughbred sports car. A beguiling experience of concentrated power and expressive design. And proof that a unique automobile can move not just body, but soul.
The road is yours for the taking. The car shoots ahead. Adrenaline shoots through your veins. The optimised chassis tuning rewards you with exceptionally secure handling; the direct steering system responds to your input with glee. You receive constant feedback from the road – every inch becomes a dynamic experience, every bend a sweeping instance of agility and power.
Beauty and beast. The BMW Z4 Coup? is framed by classic sports-car proportions. The long bonnet surges forward into the headwind. Short overhangs and the rear-slung seating position express controlled aggression. Sheer excitement in form. Uniqueness in character. The Z4 Coup? is dynamic even at rest – when unleashed, its energy is relentless. Driven by a 3-litre six-cylinder in-line engine delivering 265 hp (195kW), this is a breathtaking power – a power ready to conquer the road.
Let the road be your sparring partner. In the BMW Z4 Coup? driving becomes a heady concoction of adrenaline, asphalt and sheer dynamism. That you also get from A to B is an added bonus. Sweep into a bend and you will immediately feel the quality of the chassis, its wide track, long wheelbase, low centre of gravity and low seating position coming together to create the intoxicating joy of nigh-on perfect handling. Naturally this poise is not limited to bends; you will savour the responsive handling and fast cornering afforded by the ideal 50:50 axle load distribution on any road. Rear wheel drive provides high levels of traction and steering precision. In the BMW Z4 Coup?, the exceptional torsional stiffness of the body allows for even more precise and agile handling. In potentially dangerous situations, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) comes to the aid of the driver, preventing the car from breaking out in the wet, for example. This system also features Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), which allows for a greater degree of rear-axle slip and brings yet more enjoyment to dynamic driving.
As standard, the BMW Z4 Coup? is fitted with a precision six-speed manual gearbox. If you wish, you can choose the optional six-speed automatic that features steering-wheel mounted paddles for Formula 1-style gear changes. But whichever transmission you select, you can look forward to six speeds and one essential quality: sheer driving pleasure.
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Z4 Coup? 3.0si
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