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A very special sports car

March 7 - 14, 2007
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Gulf Weekly A very special sports car

The BMW Z4 M Coupé is a sports car for very special moments - moments drivers may well experience every kilometre 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 engine, developing maximum output of 343 hp, offers performance of the highest standard.
Over and above the sheer power of the engine, also borne out by maximum torque of 365 Newton-metres, the BMW Z4 M Coupé stands out through its chassis and suspension, designed and built to convey enormous power safely and smoothly to the road.
While closely related to the BMW Z4 M Roadster, this fixed-roof two-seater goes its own way in its design and styling. The low and sleek curvature of the roof, typical of a coupe, and the striking look of the car from the side make this new model unmistakable at first sight.
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 by the powerful-looking front air dam with its distinct x-shaped lines and openings, the large air intake scoops in the engine compartment lid, the deeply embedded radiator kidney grille, and the two striking precision lines running along the car.
Seen from the side, the design of this two-door sports machine, with its sleek roof extending down to the rear, and the ‘Hofmeister kick’ characteristic of all BMW models, looks particularly dynamic and powerful.
This characteristic appearance is accentuated by the passenger cell moved far to the rear and the lowered contour of the roof in the middle. Ultimately 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 striking touch. The luggage compartment offers up to 300 litres capacity, giving the BMW Z4 M Coupé very generous and easily accessible space for a sports car.
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 impressive: 3,246 cc displacement, 343 hp maximum output at an engine speed of 7,900 rpm, maximum engine speed of 8,000 rpm. No less than 80 per cent of the engine’s maximum torque of 365 Newton-metres is available at the driver’s request from just 2,000 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 5.0 seconds and top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h.
The BMW Z4 M Coupé offers a 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 make this an outstanding transmission.







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