VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster

PRICE AS TESTED: $65,345 (base price: $52,475)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 182 cu in, 2979cc
Power (SAE net): 300 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 300 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 98.3 in Length: 166.9 Width: 70.5 in Height: 50.8 in
Curb weight: 3520 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 30 mph: 1.7 sec
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 80 mph: 7.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.7 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 14.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 17.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 20.9 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 25.8 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 106 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 149 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
C/D observed: 17 mpg

Full Test Sheet (http://www.pdfdownload.org/pdf2html/pdf2html.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com %2Fcontent%2Fdownload%2F156190%2F2152718%2Fversion %2F1%2Ffile%2F2009-BMW-Z4-sDrive35i.pdf&images=yes)

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Can a good-ol’ manual gearbox improve BMW’s redesigned roadster?

When automakers launch their latest creations, a showcase of their newest technology is expected. Today, that means stuff like forced-induction engines, torque-vectoring differentials, and dual-clutch transmissions, a couple of which can be found in the redesigned 2009 BMW Z4. We’ve already sampled the new roadster in twin-turbo sDrive35i guise with the company’s new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. And now we’ve finally gotten our hands and test gear on a good-ol’ manual-transmission version of that car, with the hopes of finding out if our left foot and right hand could wrangle some extra spirit from BMW’s lone sports car.

Loaded-Up Interior

The new interior of the Z4 is a giant leap forward from the previous generation. A quiet, comfortable place with gorgeous styling—and, hallelujah, a little room to wiggle and stow cargo—it is light-years better than the gloomy cabin of the old. The execution of the interior styling is reminiscent of the Z8, especially when equipped with the optional Extended Leather package ($2050) that covers the dash and other interior bits with fine cowhide. But perhaps opt for a darker color, as although the Ivory White leather added a rich feel to the cabin of our tester, it already showed signs of soiling during our short time behind the wheel. The optional sport seats were very comfortable during long jaunts and the Premium Sound package ($2000) sounded great even with the top down. Ergonomically, the Z4 is well laid out and includes the latest version of iDrive, which boasts a far more intuitive interface.


Full Story: Car & Driver (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/roadster_roundup/2009_bmw_z4_sdrive35i_manual_short_take_road_test)

Im going to try and get one of these.

EDIT: LMAO, I just realized there's a guy in those photos trying to hide while he puts the top down but you can still see the top of his head over the door.

LMAO, what a tool, good eye man, yeah didn't even see that. :rotf: