The 2009 BMW Z4 World Debut

Fascination and innovation - precisely these features clearly describe the stance and look of the BMW Group at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Highlighting the world debut of the new BMW Z4 and the presentation of future-oriented drive concepts, the world's most successful manufacturer of premium cars offers the public a truly attractive outlook at the new year and beyond from 17-25 January 2009. More than ever before, customers in the North American automobile market may also benefit in 2009 from the results of BMW's EfficientDynamics development strategy. For all BMW models presented at the 2009 NAIAS come with power units combining the dynamic performance typical of the brand with truly exemplary fuel economy and emission control.

The new BMW Z4 represents the future in roadster motoring and the joy of driving in the open air with its retractable hardtop, dynamic straight-six power units, and Dynamic Drive Control all featured as standard.

World debut of the new BMW Z4: even more sporting, more comfortable and for the first time with a retractable hardtop.

The new BMW Z4 offers a particularly modern interpretation of the traditional open two-seater - it is the first BMW roadster to feature a retractable hardtop. The two-piece roof made of lightweight aluminum panels opens and closes in each case fully automatically within just 20 seconds.

The ambience within the interior of this unique roadster is characterized by the cockpit oriented to the driver, high-quality materials and optimized all-round visibility even with the roof closed thanks to the extra-large windows.

The BMW Z4 Experience

Right from the start the new BMW Z4 comes with a choice of no less than three straight-six power units. Engine output ranges from 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW Z4 sDrive23i through 190 kW/258 hp in the BMW Z4 sDrive30i all the way to 225 kW/306 hp in the BMW Z4 sDrive35i.

Depending on the model involved, the engines come either with fully variable VALVETRONIC valve management or Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection. The top model is available not just with a six-speed manual gearbox, but also with BMW's Sport Automatic featuring seven gears and double-clutch operation. Dynamic Drive Control comes as standard in the new BMW Z4, enabling the driver at the touch of a button to adjust the set-up of the car in three stages to his personal preferences. And as an option the truly discerning driver has the choice of BMW's Adaptive M Suspension complete with electronic damper adjustment.