Poised to lead its market segment once again, the 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 11. The world’s most successful purveyor of premium automobiles will exhibit the new Z4 alongside an array of models that are beginning to arrive at BMW Centers, from the refreshed 3 Series to Advanced Diesels to the new fifth-generation 7 Series. Joining them on the show floor will be the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid and BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid, which preview the potential of hybrid technology in luxury performance vehicles.
As the first BMW Roadster with a retractable hardtop, the two-seat Z4 will succeed both the BMW Z4 Roadster and the BMW Z4 Coupe. Setting a new standard in its segment, the Z4’s hardtop opens or closes at the touch of a button within 20 seconds, and a moveable partition preserves luggage space when the top is down. With the compact two-piece aluminum roof stowed, the Z4 maintains the classic proportions of a BMW Roadster.
When the hardtop is overhead, driving is enhanced by a larger heated glass rear window, 40 percent larger side windows, increased headroom and elbowroom, as well as the performance provided by either of two inline-6 engines, each displacing 3.0 liters.
The BMW Z4 sDrive35i delivers 300 horsepower and impressive fuel efficiency from the world’s first inline-6 engine to feature twin turbochargers, High Precision direct fuel injection and an all-aluminum crankcase. The 255 hp normally aspirated engine in the BMW Z4 sDrive30i model also delivers excellent refinement, performance and fuel efficiency thanks in great part to the magnesium and aluminum used to produce the exceptionally light engine, which weighs only 355 pounds.
Flagship 7 Series Reinterprets Driving Pleasure
The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series, which will arrive as a 2009 model in the United States this spring, completely reinterprets style, luxury and driving pleasure. BMW will offer two versions: the 750i and the 750Li, with its wheelbase extended by 5.5 inches. Their design radiates a natural presence, inherent sportiness and an elegance born of precision in concept and execution.
A new generation V-8 engine with High Precision direct injection and twin turbochargers expresses BMW EfficientDynamics at the highest level of performance. Weight-efficient construction and innovative chassis technology contribute to dynamic driving qualities that are unique in the world of luxury automobiles. New, exclusive BMW driver-assistance systems such as Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection further add to the exceptional driving experience.
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A Look At The 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster
Inside the new 7, the driver-oriented control center features a console-mounted E-Shift transmission control, new to the 7 Series, positioned closely to a new generation of the BMW iDrive controller, which presents features in a larger, high-resolution color display. The new iDrive provides more intuitive operation, a new controller, direct-select keys and eight programmable keys. The standard GPS navigation system features an 80GB hard drive and displays 3D topography with cityscapes.
The 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 delivers 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque over an amazingly broad rpm range for optimal responsiveness. A 6-speed automatic transmission with optimized shifting smoothness also enhances fuel efficiency. Also new: Integral Active Steering, which adds speed-sensitive rear-wheel steering to BMW’s proven front Active Steering system. This is included in U.S. models’ Sport Package.
The base price for the 2009 750i is $81,125, and the 2009 750Li is 85,025 (including $825 for destination and handling). Both models began production in November and will arrive at BMW Centers in March.
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