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The BMW Z4 M Coupé.

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1.The BMW Z4 M Coupé.

(Short Version) .................................................................................................... 3

2. The BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Supreme Driving Pleasure for the True Individualist. ...................................... 8

3. Design of the BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Visible Emotion. ................................................................................................ 10

4. Powertrain of the BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Powerful Passion. ............................................................................................. 14

5. Chassis and Suspension of the BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Driving Pleasure to the Limit. .......................................................................... 19

6. Body and Passive Safety of the BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Strong Athlete. .................................................................................................. 27

7. Equipment of the BMW Z4 M Coupé:

Exclusive and Authentic. .................................................................................. 29

8. Specifications. ................................................................................................... 33

9. Torque and Output Diagram. ............................................................................ 34

10. Exterior and Interior Dimensions. ................................................................... 35

The following text describes the level of equipment and options in Germany.

Equipment may vary in other countries, depending on national

specifications.

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1. The BMW Z4 M Coupé:

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The BMW Z4 M Coupé is a sports car for very special moments – moments

the driver may well experience every kilometre, every mile on the road.

Uncompromising, purist, and extremely powerful, this two-seater offers an

unparalleled experience of undiluted dynamism both in everyday traffic

and on the race track. Without doubt, its prize-winning 3.2-litre straight-six M

power unit developing maximum output of 252 kW/343 hp offers

performance of the highest conceivable standard.

Over and above the sheer power of the engine also borne out by maximum

torque of 365 Newton-metres or 269 lb-ft, the BMW Z4 M Coupé stands out

in particular through its chassis and suspension designed and built to

convey enormous power safely and smoothly to the road. Indeed, the

unique character of this equally unique sports car is expressed most

convincingly

by its high standard of agility and spontaneity in responding to all of the

driver’s commands.

While obviously being closely related to the BMW Z4 M Roadster, this

fixed-roof two-seater goes its own way also in its design and styling. The low

and sleek curvature of the roof typical of a coupé and the striking look

of the car from the side make this new model unmistakable at first sight.

The BMW Z4 M Coupé is now bringing to life the Concept Car presented

by BMW at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show in its most sporting and dynamic

rendition. A great wish and sincere hope expressed by many sports

car enthusiasts everywhere is therefore now becoming reality faster than

expected. Entering the market at the same time as the BMW Z4

Coupé 3.0si, the BMW Z4 M Coupé is the most impressive proof of the huge

dynamic potential and performance this new model variant is able to offer.

Athletic and authentic – the design of the BMW Z4 M Coupé.

Even at very first sight, the BMW Z4 M Coupé offers a clear impression of

the purist diving pleasure this unique car is able to provide. The entire front

section of the BMW Z4 M Coupé – like that of the BMW Z4 M Roadster –

emanates

a thrilling sense of power and forward-urging dynamism. This impression is

accentuated above all by the powerful-looking front air dam with its distinct

x-shaped lines and openings, the large air intake scoops in the engine

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compartment lid, the deeply embedded radiator kidney grille, and the two

striking precision lines running along the car.

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Seen from the side, the design of this two-door sports machine with its

sleek roof extending down to the rear in typical coupé style and the

“Hofmeister kick” characteristic of all BMW models, looks particularly

dynamic and powerful.

This characteristic appearance is further accentuated by the passenger cell

moved far to the rear and the lowered contour of the roof in the middle.

Ultimately, therefore, both the lines of the car and its proportions convey the

same convincing message: the BMW Z4 M Coupé is low, dynamic, and fast.

The BMW Z4 M Coupé is also unmistakable, dynamic and full of character

from behind: The passenger compartment merges dynamically into the

rear end of the car, giving the rear wheel arches a particularly powerful and

muscular look. The horizontal diffuser as well as the chrome-plated twin

tailpipes positioned far to the outside add a particularly striking touch. The

luggage compartment offers up to 300 litres or 10.5 cubic feet capacity,

giving the BMW Z4 M Coupé very generous and easily accessible space

for a sports car.

High-speed power unit for incomparable performance.

BMW’s new two-seater is powered by the same prize-winning 3.2-litre

straight-six M engine also featured in the BMW M3 and the BMW Z4

Roadster. The engine’s performance figures are indeed impressive at very

first sight: 3,246 cc displacement, 252 kW/343 hp maximum output at an

engine speed of 7,900 rpm, maximum engine speed of 8,000 rpm. And no

less than 80 per cent of the engine’s maximum torque of 365 Newton-

metres or 269 lb-ft is available at the driver’s request from just 2,000 rpm.

Output per litre is 77.8kW or 106 hp, giving the BMW Z4 M Coupé a power-

to-weight ratio of just 5.6 kilos or 7.6 lb/kW. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes

in 5.0 seconds and top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155

mph.

The pleasure of shifting gears six times over.

The concept of a high-speed engine is particularly impressive whenever the

torque available is converted into optimum thrust and power on the road by

a short overall transmission ratio. And precisely this is what the

BMW Z4 M Coupé has to offer, with its six-speed manual gearbox laid out

for optimum performance throughout the engine’s entire gearshift and

speed range. Short gearshift travel, precise action of the shift lever, and

close increments between the six gears – these are the typical features of

this outstanding transmission.

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Optimum conditions for perfect suspension.

The superior engine and drivetrain of the BMW Z4 M Coupé are matched

by an equally superior high-performance suspension. In its basic concept,

the suspension is identical to that of the BMW Z4 M Roadster, but has

nevertheless been geared specifically to the particular requirements of the

fixed-head model. Just how perfectly all the car’s components harmonise

with one another is clearly proven by the BMW Z4 M Coupé on the

Nordschleife, the Northern Circuit of Nürburgring, where the Z4 M Coupé

outperforms the lap times of even the BMW M3 and the BMW Z4 M

Roadster.

The chassis and suspension of the BMW Z4 M Coupé is identical in many

respects to the chassis and suspension of the BMW M3, with a wide range

of shared components. One example is the M differential lock on the rear

axle, while the highly effective 18-inch compound brake system comes

straight from the BMW M3 CSL. BMW’s DSC Dynamic Stability Control, in

turn, supplements the suspension with its significant safety reserves

whenever

the going gets critical.

Wheels in exclusive design.

Offering a particularly light but dynamic look, the exclusive double-spoke

aluminium rims allow the beholder to fully admire the 18-inch disc brakes,

thus emphasising the high-performance character of this very special two-

seater. The high-performance 225/45 ZR18 tyres at the front and

255/40 ZR18 tyres at the rear offer an ideal match for the exceptional power

and dynamism of

the car.

The body: light and strong all in one.

The safe and dynamic driving qualities of the BMW Z4 M Coupé are also

attributable to the extremely strong, torsionally and flexurally stiff structure of

the body. With torsional stiffness of 32,000 Nm/ o , the body of this new model

sets the standard in its segment, offering both driver and passenger passive

safety of the very best: Benefiting from perfect interaction of the body and

safety systems, the car’s occupants enjoy perfect protection in virtually any

kind of accident.

The interior: concentrating on sports motoring.

The interior of the BMW Z4 M Coupé combines a modern ambience in

sporting and purist look with a supreme standard of sophisticated style,

design and function all coming together in one harmonious concept. The

cockpit

is tailored consistently to the driver, with all controls and instruments placed

perfectly on or around the steering wheel for supreme ergonomics.

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