BMW's new Z4 M Roadster
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Image Gallery ( 12 images )The Z4 M Roadster uses a bespoke hydraulic power steering set up, delivering knife edge precision and optimum feedback through the quicker ratio rack.
The super sporty Z4 M Roadster boasts easily identifiable external and internal styling features. The front air dam has an X-shaped com¬bination of lines and openings, large air intake scoops, and low-slung kidney grilles as well as two striking feature lines on the bonnet.
Double-spoke design 18-inch light alloy wheels are exclusive to the Z4 M Roadster, while the rear view is dominated by the M trademark quad-pack large bore tailpipes inserted into a horizontal diffuser.
Inside, BMW M instruments have black-faces, white numerals and red needles. The rev counter follows M practice having yellow warm-up warning lights, illuminated while the engine oil comes up to temperature.
The steering wheel, gearshift knob and door sills are specific BMW M items, while the air conditioning, air vent registers and interior door handles are finished in pearl gloss chrome.
Three exterior colours exclusive to BMW M and a wide range of interior trims and add a high de¬gree of individual style for customers.
While the Z4 M Roadster is the highlight of the range, the Z4 family also receives some notable changes for 2006.
The latest VALVETRONIC-equipped double-VANOS magnesium-alloy straight-six engines are fitted to two new models for Australia, the Z4 2.5si and the Z4 3.0si.
















