BMW Z4 II (E89) photos

2009 — 2016 · roadster

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BMW Z4 II (E89), roadster, blue, side view — photo 161220

2012 A dark blue two-seater roadster with its top down and a driver inside, driving across a white canvas marked with curved blue and yellow tire tracks.

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BMW Z4 II (E89), roadster, beige, side view — photo 161217

2012 A light beige two-door roadster with its retractable hardtop roof in the process of folding into the open rear decklid, captured in side profile against a clear blue sky.

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BMW Z4 II (E89), roadster, beige, rear three-quarter view — photo 161213

2012 A light beige open-top two-seater roadster drives along a coastal road against a backdrop of the sea and rocks.

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About this generation

The second-generation BMW Z4 combined coupe and roadster concepts into a single model featuring an automated retractable aluminum hardtop.

Debuting in early 2009, the second-generation BMW Z4 (E89) marked a major shift in philosophy by replacing both the previous roadster and coupe variants with a single retractable hardtop design. Styled by Juliane Blasi and Nadya Arnaout, the E89 featured a long bonnet, low seating position, and sculpted bodylines. Its two-piece electro-hydraulic aluminum hardtop folded away in just 20 seconds, transforming the car from a quiet, weatherproof coupe into an open-air roadster at the touch of a button.

Under the skin, the E89 evolved from free-breathing engines to forced induction, offering turbocharged four- and six-cylinder petrol units. Range-topping models like the sDrive35is utilized the powerful twin-turbo N54 inline-six paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). With adaptive M suspension and selectable driving modes, the E89 balanced touring refinement with athletic speed, representing a sophisticated chapter in BMW’s sports roadster lineage.

Specifications

4239 mm166.9 in

Length

1790 mm70.5 in

Width

1291 mm50.8 in

Height

2496 mm98.3 in

Wheelbase

180 l6.4 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

sDrive18i

154hp(115 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2013–2016

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 221 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1470 kg (3241 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

sDrive18i

154hp(115 kW)

2.0 l 8-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.1 s

2013–2016

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1495 kg (3296 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

sDrive20i

181hp(135 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.9 s

2011–2016

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1470 kg (3241 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive20i

181hp(135 kW)

2.0 l 8-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s

2011–2016

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1495 kg (3296 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive23i

201hp(150 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.6 s

2009–2011

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 242 km/h (150 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1480 kg (3263 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive23i

201hp(150 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s

2009–2011

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 239 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B25
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 192 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive28i

241hp(180 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.7 s

2011–2016

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1475 kg (3252 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive28i

241hp(180 kW)

2.0 l 8-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.5 s

2011–2016

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: N20B20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1500 kg (3307 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive30i

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.8 s

2009–2011

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1490 kg (3285 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive30i

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.1 s

2009–2011

Torque: 310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N52B30
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 195 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive35i

302hp(225 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.2 s

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N54B30
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 1580 kg (3483 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive35i

302hp(225 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.1 s

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N54B30
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 1600 kg (3527 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

sDrive35is

335hp(250 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 4.8 s

2010–2016

Torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2979 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: N54B30
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 1600 kg (3527 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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