Z4 sDrive 35i Roadster

Simon · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:19

How much power do these have?

I thought it was 300hp but it says 340hp on the BMW website? :eek:

I have a 4 day test drive of one next week so the extra 40hp would be nice. The M sport suspension looks pretty funky too as it lowers the car 10mm when the sport button is pushed.

[TW]Fox · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:21

306bhp unless it's a SDrive 35iS, in which case it does indeed have 340bhp.

Simon · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:27

Ah that will be it, cheers.

Will be interesting to see how it feels compared to a 2000 model S2000. Obviously a completely different level of refinement and power is expected but is that 1600kg going to dull the experience.

We will see!

Phate · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:28

Can someone explain what SDrive 35iS for the ignorant?

[TW]Fox · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:29

Phate said:
Can someone explain what SDrive 35iS for the ignorant?

It's a model of Z4 Roadster.

Will · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:33

Phate said:
Can someone explain what SDrive 35iS for the ignorant?

An idiotic naming convention...

Can't believe it weighs 1600kg though, thats just obscenely heavy for the type of car it is

[TW]Fox · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:36

Will said:
Can't believe it weighs 1600kg though, thats just obscenely heavy for the type of car it is

It's the folding metal hardtop. The same arrangement puts a 335i Cabrio at 1800kg

Simon · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:44

Phate said:
Can someone explain what SDrive 35iS for the ignorant?

It's kind of like the engine size convention BMW use. Like 335i, s35i is the 3.0 Twin turbo. 330 = s30 etc

[TW]Fox · 11 Jun 2010 at 20:45

I would be very interested in your opinion on the engine in particular

Phate · 11 Jun 2010 at 21:08

[TW]Fox;16733534 said:
It's a model of Z4 Roadster.

Ah cool, didn't know if it was an option or something

Ta

Eriedor · 12 Jun 2010 at 00:05

Simon said:
The M sport suspension looks pretty funky too as it lowers the car 10mm when the sport button is pushed.

It's a common myth with the cayman that PASM lowers suspension by 10mm when sport is activated, however it is in fact simply a 10mm drop all the time compared to the normal static suspension. I would imagine it is the same for the z4.

I test drove the sDrive 30i, was impressed overall, the handling was sharp, ride compliant and engine fantastic (although lacking in power, 35i is a must imo) but ultimately it felt more of a GT car than a sports car to me.

gord · 12 Jun 2010 at 00:17

It looks like its moved towards casual from where the old Z4 was. Look forward to hearing your thoughts as its a natural progression from where I am at the moment.

hurfdurf · 12 Jun 2010 at 00:25

It's a shame they didn't make a genuinely sporty M model

Rotty · 12 Jun 2010 at 00:38

I love the new Z4, just waiting on the "M" version

DarrenM343 · 12 Jun 2010 at 08:12

Rotty said:
I love the new Z4, just waiting on the "M" version

Which they're not supposed to be making.......supposedly but we'll see.

The new Z4 is a different type of car to the old one. I want BMW to make a lighter weight but more hardcore Z....and with a fixed top.

Simon · 18 Jun 2010 at 16:22

It arrived this morning and I have driven to Wales in it. (Motorway and A roads)

I'll write a full report next week, but briefly
-Massive refinment, with lots of toys. Effortless to drive
-Gearbox is crap compared to the S2000, notchy and slow to change
-Engine is very good, the toll booth drag on the toll road was very fun.

Participant · 18 Jun 2010 at 16:33

I really love these cars. As soon as I can afford one, I'm getting one.

Simon - the auto versions now have DCT so maybe this is the variant to go for?

Bear · 18 Jun 2010 at 16:45

I really like these cars so am interested to hear what you have to say about it. I think I would prefer the idrive paddle shift version though.

Wicksta · 18 Jun 2010 at 16:55

Bear said:
I really like these cars so am interested to hear what you have to say about it. I think I would prefer the idrive paddle shift version though.

You mean the automatic?

[TW]Fox · 18 Jun 2010 at 17:02

Robbie G said:
I really love these cars. As soon as I can afford one, I'm getting one.

Shame you spent so much on the Golf or you'd be well on the way to having enough cash