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2003 BMW Z4
The 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster is a regular, everyday driving car that can
be used a commuter or a handy weekend cruiser to get to the cottage or
the golf course. However, it is also one of the most distinctive, capable
and desirable cars on the market in the mid-luxury 2-seater sports car
class. Choose between a couple of different and engines and, unlike last
year's very successful Z3, forget about the Coupe model. There isn't one.
Instead pick either the manual or power soft-top convertible.
Available Models
There are two models of Z4 Roadster: the 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i and the BMW
Z4 3.0i. The difference is mostly about the engine choices but there are
slight enhancements to the trim level with the more powerful, upper grade
3.0i.
Interior Features
The interior of the 2003 BMW Z4 is simple and elegant and comes with a
large number of basic features like power windows, mirrors, door locks,
etc. A 10-speaker AM/FM/CD player adds value along with leatherette upholstery,
and much more. Optional extras include stand alone and any of three comprehensive
package additions; Convenience, Sport and Premium. These are fairly self-explanatory
in that Premium upgrades luxury content and materials, Convenience adds
do for you features like automatic climate control, while Sport adds a
performance enhancements to the form and function of the car.
Exterior Features
Four headlights with aerodynamic covers featuring halogen ellipsoid lights,
a heated rear glass, and car-speed sensitive wipers make up visibility-enhancing
exterior items. Optional are Bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, heated windshield
washer jets, heated side mirrors and the fully automatic soft-top. The
manual roof is the standard offering.
Performance
The two engines that really set these two models apart are both V6 with
power to spare. The first, on the 2.5-liter, is an I6 that produces 184
hp at 5500 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3500. It comes teamed with either
a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. These combinations
achieve 20/28 mpg (city/hwy) and 21/28 mpg, respectively.
The 3.0-liter I6, predictably in the Z4 3.0i, has 225 hp at 5900 rpm
and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500. This one comes standard with a 5-speed
automatic transmission but it can be coupled with a higher-cost, close
ratio, sport-tuned 6-speed manual. This model is able to achieve 20/28
mpg and 21/29 mpg (city/hwy), respectively.
Safety and Security
The active safety includes traction control, an antiskid system, 4-wheel
antilock disc brakes, active knee protection, a tire-inflation monitor
and run-flat 225/50VR16 tires. Front and side airbags, roll bars and various
advanced handling systems are also in place.
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