Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 98.2 in |
Length | 161.9 in | 161.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
Height | 49.9 in | 51.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 3086 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in |
Total Legroom | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 9.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
Trim | 3.0si | M Coupe |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/45WR17 tires | 225/45ZR18 tires (front) 255/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |   |
Trim | 3.0i | 3.0si | M Roadster |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@6250 185 lb-ft@2750 | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/45WR17 tires | 225/45WR17 tires | 225/45ZR18 tires (front) 255/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |   |
2008 BMW Z4 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 201-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Though my model (23i - does not appear on this site yet) is the smallest of the three, it still packs enough punch for me. Again more of a tourer than a true racing machine. An excellent balance of power and smoothness. More money I would choose the 30i see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
smoothness of I6.. It has different driving modes (normal, sport, sport+) to meet your driving mood. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Pulls through the revs all the way to 8000, very fun. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The S54 engine provides very linear power from 2000 to 8000 RPM. The 6-speed tranny is close ratio and smooth. Diff is limited slip to 40% see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
S54B32 from the E46 M3.. straight 6.. one of the best plants of all time. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Excellent power to weight ratio. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
S54 motor, N/A inline 6 motor...is there really anything more you need? see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
N52 Engine is super smooth. 6 speed Steptronic transmission is smooth, sporty and fun. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
S54 engine produces very linear power from 2000 to 8000 RPM see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 BMW Z4.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Hatch | 3.0si | 40,700 | 37,625 | 825 |
2dr Hatch | M Coupe | 50,400 | 46,550 | 825 |
2dr Convertible | 3.0i | 36,700 | 33,945 | 825 |
2dr Convertible | 3.0si | 42,700 | 39,465 | 825 |
2dr Convertible | M Roadster | 52,400 | 4,390 | 825 |