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2003 BMW Z4 2.5i - Specs

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2003 BMW Z4 2.5i

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BMW Z5 2.5i - Transmission

BMW Z5 2.5i - Chassis Specs
BMW Z5 2.5i - Performance


General BMW Z4 2.5i
Curb weight, lb. Manual transmission 2932
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) 2976
Automatic transmission 2998
Weight distribution, front/rear, % Manual transmission 50.2 / 49.8
Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) 50.2 / 49.8
Automatic transmission 50.5 / 49.5
Track, in. Front 58.0
Rear 60.0
Wheelbase, in. 98.2
Length, in. 161.1
Width, in. 70.1
Height, in. 50.1
Body type 2-seat roadster
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.35 (with softtop up)
EPA size classification 2-Seater

Accomodations BMW Z4 2.5i
Seating capacity, persons 2
Shoulder room, in. 52.5
Headroom, front / rear, in. 37.3 (with softtop up)
Leg room, in. 42.0
EPA interior volume, cu ft. TBA
EPA cargo volume, cu ft. Roof open 8.5 cu. ft.
Roof closed 9.2 cu. ft.

Engine & electrical BMW Z4 2.5i
Engine type DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder, Double VANOS steplessly variable Intake- & exhaust-valve timing
Bore x stroke, mm/in. 84.0 x 75.0 / 3.31 x 2.95
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Power @ rpm, hp 184 @ 6000
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. 175 @ 3500
Engine-management system Siemens MS 45 with knock control (2 sensors); variable valve timing, electronic throttle system, dual resonance intake system, engine cooling & other functions included in control strategy
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 14.5
Alternator output, amp./W 120/1680
Battery capacity, amp-hr. 55

Transmission 5-Speed Manual Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) 5-Speed Automatic
Drive system Front engine/rear drive
Transmission Getrag Type B+,
5-speed Manual
Electrohydraulic/electronic controls applied to ZF Type H 6-speed transmission
ZF 5 HP 19, 5-speed STEPTRONIC with Adaptive Transmission Control & selectable Sport mode
Gear Ratios
    1st 4.23:1 4.35:1 3.67:1
    2nd 2.52:1 2.50:1 2.00:1
    3rd 1.66:1 1.67:1 1.41:1
    4th 1.22:1 1.24:1 1.00:1
    5th 1.00:1 1.00:1 0.74:1
    6th - 0.85:1 -
  Reverse 4.04:1 3.93:1  
Final drive ratio 3.46:1 3.07:1 3.64:1

Chassis BMW Z4 2.5i
Body/frame construction Unitized steel structure with aluminum hood
Suspension Front Struts, arc-shaped forged-aluminum lower arms with hydraulic cushion, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar; aluminum thrust plate; strut-dome braces
Rear Multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower lateral links (upper link of cast aluminum), coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll, steel thrust plate & V-brace
Steering type Rack & pinion, vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power assist
Overall ratio 13.7:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 3.0
Turning circle, ft. 33.1
Brakes 4-wheel disc brakes, vacuum-assisted
Diameter, mm/in. Front 286 / 11.3 (ventilated)
Rear 280 / 11.0 (solid)
Wheels Standard Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0
Optional Cast alloy, 17 x 8.0 (ZSP)
Run-flat tires Standard 225/50R-16 V-rated
Optional 225/45R-17
Stability-enhancement system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-speed traction control, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic
brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement

Performance Data BMW Z4 2.5i
Acceleration, 0-60 mph , sec. Manual transmission or SMG 7.1
Automatic transmission 7.2
Top speed, mph Manual transmission or SMG 146
Automatic transmission 141
EPA estimated MPG, city/highway Manual transmission or SMG 20 / 28
Automatic transmission 21 / 28

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