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News of September 25, 2002
BMW Announces Prices for New 2003 Z4 Roadster
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| Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey - BMW released prices for the all-new 2003
Z4 roadster, the direct successor to the Z3 roadster that won customers
hearts and souls, and virtually created the premium roadster segment. The
Z4 roadster 2.5i will retail for $33,795 and the Z4 roadster 3.0i for
$40,945 including destination and handling. The Z4 roadster will be available in two models, both featuring BMW's renowned in-line sixes; the Z4 roadster 2.5i with the 2.5L, 184-horsepower powerplant, and the Z4 roadster 3.0i featuring the 3.0L, 225-horsepower engine. The Z4 2.5i will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds with the standard 5-speed manual transmission (7.2 with automatic); the Z4 3.0i needs just 5.9 seconds using the standard 6-speed manual(6.0 with automatic; 6-speed manual will be available as of December 2002 production.) The optional automatic transmission for both models is a 5-speed STEPTRONIC automatic. |
Both versions come standard with a host of advanced features for improved handling: Vehicle Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning, ABS and cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement. Also included are run-flat tires with flat tire monitor on 17-inch alloy wheels on the Z4 3.0i (18 inch with optional sport package) and 16-inch (17-inch with optional sport package) on the Z4 2.5i. These features, combined with the Z4's wide track, extremely low center of gravity and optimum 50:50 weight distribution, yield outstanding agility and handling.
The fully lined softtop features a heated glass rear window. The available fully automatic power softtop will open or close in just 10 seconds. Other standard features of the new Z4 include a leather sport steering wheel, sport seats, a rollover safety system, adjustable steering column and remote entry system.
A 10-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with Radio Data System is standard in the Z4 2.5i and a Premium audio system with upgraded audio power, Carver Technology and 10 audiophile-quality speakers with two subwoofers is standard in the Z4 3.0i, and optional in the Z4 2.5i.
Other options available at extra cost include a DVD-based navigation system with 16:9 display which retracts into the dashboard.
(September 19, 2002)
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