One of the V-8s many motorsport-inspired advances: using eight separate throttle butteries, one for each cylinder, to deliver faster engine response and greater overall performance and efciency. Another is BMWs variable Double-VANOS technology, which precisely adjusts valve timing all the way up to the M3s staggering 8400-rpm redline. Its engineering like this that contributes to the M3 Coupes 0-60 time of an incredible 4.5 seconds.1 Trust BMW M to turn the tarmac into your paved playground.
1 BMW AG test results with M Double Clutch Transmission. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

Exterior 08 | 09

TO ACHIEVE THE M3S SUPERIOR HANDLING, OUR ENGINEERS HAD TO LIGHTEN UP.
Along with faster 0-60 times, reducing a vehicles weight also helps deliver lightning-quick responsiveness and uncanny driving dynamics. BMWs intelligent lightweight engineering gives the latest generation M3 an enviable weight-to-power ratio of 8.9 lbs/hp. The M3s suspension, for example, uses weight-optimized components, like an aluminum front axle. The M3 Coupes carbon-ber roof weighs 11 lbs. less than a steel roof, and 45 lbs. less than a steel moonroof. By reducing the weight of the roof, BMW lowers the center of gravity, thus minimizing body roll and enhancing grip through turns.

Exterior 10 | 11

A SHIFT IN THE ULTIMATE DRIVING PARADIGM.
As signied by its V-8 engine, the BMW M3 raises the bar for high-performance vehicles in virtually every respect. The standard M3 transmission is a smooth 6-speed manual, with a heavy-duty clutch for immediate pickup at the starting line and during shifting. Piloting the M3 through gear after gear all the way up to the 8400-rpm redline is the perfect way to take advantage of all 414 horses. And when it comes to stopping power, the M3 is no less impressive. Massive 14" cross-drilled compound brakes work in conjunction with Dynamic Brake Control and a special high-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system for reliable, responsive vehicle control in virtually any conditions. In the racing-inspired world of the M3, there is no room for anything less.

Exterior 12 | 13

ON EVERY ROAD, YOURE ON THE FAST TRACK TO DRIVING PLEASURE.
From the racetrack to the open road, the BMW M3 Coupe never fails to amaze. It combines the dynamics and agility of a sports car with everyday practicality and comfort. Thanks to the nely tuned lightweight chassis with Electronic Damping Control, you can set damper settings to one of three levels Comfort, Normal or Sport. Both the Sport mode and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) are tuned for more athletic handling with the new Competition Package, available in the M3 Sedan and Coupe. This package also enhances the M3s performance via a lowered suspension and 19-inch forged alloy wheels. In all models, DSCs suspension control system gives valuable aid to the driver, as does the Variable M Differential Lock, which delivers enhanced stability and increases grip. You enjoy improved start-up and acceleration, even under challenging conditions.

18 | 19 Exterior

A BLINDING FLASH OF PRECISION M ENGINEERING: THE BMW M3 SEDAN.
Adhering to a time-honored M engineering principle, the M3 Sedans form follows its highperformance function. And the challenging curves of the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona provide the perfect proving ground. A discreet spoiler lip on the trunklid reduces lift on the rear axle, helping the M3 maintain high-speed stability. The at underoor and specially designed mirrors further boost its aerodynamic efciency. And gleaming alloy wheels 18" M-style Satin Chrome nish or 19" polished and forged M Double Spoke help keep brakes cool during performance driving maneuvers, while reducing unsprung weight for better traction and ride comfort.

20 | 21 Exterior

UNPARALLELED LEVELS OF CONTROL. UNPRECEDENTED THRILLS ON THE ROAD.
The M3 offers customizable control that goes right to the heart of the drivers desires. The M Drive feature provides a comprehensive array of choices when it comes to personalizing your M3s driving feel. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) helps to deliver optimal traction; but with M Drive, DSC can also be set to a track-oriented M Dynamic Mode (MDM), which allows for more wheelslip and yaw angle. Engine response can be tweaked via a button in the center console, which calls up Normal, Sport or Sport Plus programs. The M3 is a formidable performer that will obey your every driving command with immediate and gratifying results.

Exterior 22 | 23

EVEN ITS STOPPING POWER CAN LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS.
M3 brakes are a breed apart; even the biggest stresses and strains leave these perforated compound brake discs unfazed. Their oating design means they are fade-resistant, even at high temperatures. Perforating the brake discs doesnt just save weight it also helps deliver powerful brake performance, even in wet driving conditions. Whats even more crucial, the M3s high-performance brakes offer outstanding stopping capabilities when driving at high speeds. On the track, they let you take advantage of the ideal brake point in curves. And on the road, they give you an active safety edge in avoiding accidents.

Shown: Double Spoke (Style 220M) 19" polished and forged M light alloy wheels. For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.

Exterior 40 | 41

The M3s retractable roof is far more than just a steel version of a softtop. When raised, the full rooiner effectively insulates the interior against cold and exterior noise. At the push of a button on the center console, a motor electrohydraulically begins the process of lowering the top. First, the roof is separated into three sections, which then smoothly move towards the rear and stack one above the other. At the same time, the trunklid unlocks at the front and swings up. The stacked roof sections are lowered into a special storage compartment; the trunklid closes. Total time from top-up to top-down: 22 seconds. The trunk can now be opened from the back, and gently closed using the soft-close feature. The roof can also be raised and lowered by using the key fob buttons when the M3 Convertible is equipped with Comfort Access. This option also includes the Comfort Opening and Loading feature: to stow large packages in the trunk when the top is down, a touch of the remote button raises the stacked roof up and conveniently out of the way, letting you access more trunk space; another press lowers it back down. All of which makes the M3 Convertible hardtop not just one of the sleekest, most beautiful convertible hardtops on the road today, but the smartest, as well.

Interior 42 | 43

IF YOURE GOING FOR DRIVING PLEASURE, GO ALL THE WAY.
The M3 Convertible interior is sleek, athletic and totally energizing. At night, the driver-oriented cockpit is bathed in the glow of back-lit instrument dials, their illuminated red needles providing vital driving information at a glance. Strap yourself into the body-hugging M sport seats with adjustable backrest width, upholstered in handcrafted Novillo Leather. Thanks to Sun-Reective Technology upholstery, the seats remain cooler even when parked in the sun with the top down. A selection of trims Titanium Shadow, or Blue-gray Brushed Aluminum, Sycamore Anthracite Wood, or Carbon Leather lets you further customize the interior. Treat your ears to the sound of one of the worlds most exhilarating exhausts, or enjoy your favorite soundtrack via the Enhanced Premium Sound audio system. You can also add SIRIUS Satellite Radio, or simply hook up your iPod to the iPod and USB adapter and pick your playlist from buttons on the steering wheel. The M3 Convertible offers a truly sumptuous level of luxury, comfort and convenience for a high-performance vehicle.

Engine 44 | 45

THE HIGH ART OF HIGH REVS.
Speed. Power. Control. Three things on the mind of every BMW M engineer. In designing the M3s engine, no corners were cut, and no boundaries were set. Their efforts resulted in a powerful 4.0-liter V-8 engine, with a dynamic 414-hp output and 295 lb-ft of available torque, as well as a maximum engine speed of 8400 rpm. Its the kind of muscle that will catapult the M3 Convertible from 0-60 in just 5.1 exhilarating seconds.1 To accommodate the naturally aspirated engine, the M3 hood features a contoured powerdome and dual air intakes. Thanks to the M3 engine blocks special aluminum/silicon-alloy construction, the cylinder surface is created by the exposed hard silicon crystals in the alloy. This eliminates the need for conventional coated cylinder bores. For increased structural stability, the M3 V-8s crankcase is milled as a complete forging. To achieve smooth power distribution throughout the rpm range, the M3s engine is tuned to truly track-worthy specications. BMWs Double-VANOS technology ensures pinpoint-accurate valve timing, which allows for optimal combustion at every rev range, while lowering emissions. In keeping with the M3s racing-inspired engineering, eight separate throttle butteries operate precisely and independently, delivering amazingly quick throttle response. In addition, the engines oil supply is carefully regulated by an advanced wet sump system to ensure adequate lubrication under any conditions. The result: breathtaking acceleration out of the turns and onto the straightaways. An equally innovative engine management system enhances performance. Ion ow technology monitors the V-8s combustion process via the spark plugs, helping to prevent knocking. How far can revolutionary BMW technology take you? Hit the M3s Start button and nd out. Visit Pbmwusa.com/M to explore M engine technology.

1 BMW AG test results. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed
laws and always wear safety belts.

Output (Horsepower) 100

Output (hp) Torque (lb-ft) 295 lb-ft@3900 rpm 414 hp@8300 rpm

100 Torque (lb-ft)

In both 2008 and 2009, a panel of the worlds leading automotive journalists named the M3s 414-hp V-8 engine Best 3.0- to 4.0-Liter Engine at the International Engine of the Year Awards.

Engine speed (rpm)

Eight individually adjustable single throttle butterflies allow for instantaneous engine response.

Ex-Mhle

46 | 47 M DCT Drivelogic | M3 on the Nrburgring

Aremberg

Adenauer-Forst Kesselchen
1.9 mi Flugplatz Quiddelbacher-Hhe

4.4 mi 6.2 mi

Caracciola-Karussell
With optional M DCT 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission the M3 Convertible shifts like a racecar, only faster.

0 mi Hatzenbach

12.4 mi

10.6 mi

8.7 mi 9.9 mi

Wippermann

Pflanzgarten Antoniusbuche Highest point: 2,034 feet Start / Finish
M DCT DRIVELOGIC. A TRANSMISSION THATS ON A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAVELENGTH.
BMW M DCT Drivelogic: a transmission option that is worthy of the M3s breathtaking driving dynamics. This 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic uses two transmission structures in one large housing. First, third, fth and seventh gears are grouped in one structure; second, fourth and sixth gears are grouped in the other. When upshifting or downshifting, the system switches between the two structures, so that while one gear is being disengaged, the next is already in position. And M DCT Drivelogic can even tailor gear use to your own driving needs. Choose from 11 different programs: six in Sequential mode, and ve in Automated mode. In either mode, you can access the whole spectrum of the M3s track-inspired shifting dynamics. Even racing fans are impressed with the results: M DCT Drivelogic delivers lightning-fast shifts that rocket you to top gear in the blink of an eye. In manual mode, change gears by using either the shift lever, or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It shifts like a racecar only faster. In Sequential mode, the shift times vary, but in the sportiest programs, seamless shifts take only milliseconds to complete. You even get a prompt to indicate the ideal moment to change gears. In Automated mode, the system performs shifts automatically, with action so smooth youll barely feel them at all. In addition to its superior performance on the road, the M DCT Drivelogic transmission offers a range of functions for even more convenience. The LowSpeed Assistant makes parking easier, while the Auto-P function activates the handbrake once the engine is turned off, and selects the gear with the highest traction when you restart your vehicle.

BMWs use of lightweight construction: track control arms and dampers on the rear axle are made from lightweight aluminum, as is the load-through. The rear bumper carrier is made of a composite material, long-ber thermoplastic. Perforated compound brake discs also contribute towards a reduction in weight.
The front bumper carriers, which are made from composite material, and the double-joint springstrut front axle, constructed from aluminum, are as important to the overall lightweight concept as the aluminum hood.
A DRIVE THIS INSPIRING STARTS WITH A HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLATFORM.
When is a sporty vehicle considered truly high performance? When every component works together seamlessly. Thats where the M3 shines. At the heart of the M3s responsive handling lies a front axle made primarily of aluminum, including the central subframe, the spring struts, the swivel bearings, and an additional thrust plate across the entire frame for added stability. As a result, the front axle is not only lightweight, its extremely rigid. Redesigned from the ground up except for a single trailing link borrowed from the 3 Series platform the ve-arm rear axle features allaluminum track control arms, as well as aluminum dampers. And when compared to construction using more conventional materials, the rear axle is stiffer and 5.5 lbs. lighter. Optimized for weight and stability, anti-roll bars are featured in both the front and rear of the M3s chassis. Once again, special engineering of the axle geometry (which features two additional longitudinal bars) contributes to the M3s powerful, sporty dynamics and road feel. Working in conjunction with the suspension, the M3s nal drive features a Variable M Differential Lock, which provides up to 100 % locking action for optimal traction on any surface, in any conditions. The suspension design allows the rest of the vehicles innovative, performance-enhancing features from the heavy-duty manual transmission to the M3 Coupes carbon-ber roof to operate at their most thrilling capacity. Its the solid foundation that plays a huge role in the M3s unmatched driving dynamics.
HIGHER PERFORMANCE STARTS WITH LESS WEIGHT, LOWER DOWN.

The M3 benets from lightweight construction in its suspension, its perforated compound brake discs, aluminum hood, and even its composite front fenders. But just reducing weight isnt enough to optimize a vehicles driving dynamics. Thats why BMW reduced weight in areas where it would have a positive effect on driving characteristics. M-style agility is achieved by concentrating the vehicles weight as close as possible to its center of gravity. Accordingly, BMW used carbon-ber reinforced material a particularly light and extremely rigid high-tech composite in the roof of the M3 Coupe, to lower the vehicles center of gravity. And when combined with the M3s near-perfect 50/50 balance front and rear, the advantages of lighter weight and a lower center of gravity become obvious in the M3s powerful drive, high-revving pickup, improved roadholding and shorter braking distances.

M3 heritage 50 | 51

ONE LETTER. ONE NUMBER. ONE LEGEND: M3.

192 hp

240 hp

333 hp

414 hp

BMW M3, 19871991

BMW M3, 1995 1999

BMW M3, 2001 2006

BMW M3, from 2007
The very first BMW M the legendary M1 shot straight to the top in 1978 as one of the fastest German road-going sports cars. And once BMW M tasted success, they never wanted to give it up.
Uncompromising and practical, with exceptional quality down to the smallest detail, M Cars offer BMW Motorsport technology in a production vehicle. For over three decades, M Cars have been created for those who view outstanding achievement as an everyday occurrence.
The BMW M3 made its initial debut in 1987, and from the very beginning, its performance was unrivaled. With a 192-hp, 16-valve, fourcylinder engine, the M3 legend was created. The second BMW M3 was launched in 1995, a milestone distinguished by its 240 hp and array of technological highlights.
In 2001, the third-generation BMW M3 set the benchmark for combining the thrill of motorsport and everyday functionality. At its heart was a high-revving, 333-hp, six-cylinder engine. And today, the 414-hp, V-8 M3 continues the BMW M tradition.
The engine, transmission, suspension and aerodynamics are all in perfect harmony. This powerful high-rev concept with its unique lightweight technology transfers motorsport innovation directly to the road.
Thats why BMW M develops and tests its cars on the notorious Nrburgring Nordschleife. This is where racing legends and cars that carry the M name are born. BMW M: inspirational vehicles that are prized on the race circuit and on the road home.

M3 Competition Package 52 | 53
Adding an optional carbon front air dam helps the M3 breathe more deeply.
The sporty look of 19" Y Spoke (Style 359M) forged alloy wheels with mixed tires.
DESIGNED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EDGE: THE M3 COMPETITION PACKAGE.
Feel the passion that races through the M3 Competition Package. Developed to take the M3 Sedan and Coupe to the far edge of street-legal, it enhances the M3s athletic stance by lowing the suspension 10 mm (0.39 inch) for enhanced aerodynamics. Performance-enhancing technologies include Electronic Damping Control (EDC) which, along with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), offers a special Sport mode while sporty 19" Y Spoke (Style 359M) forged alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight.
The optional rear spoiler is also made of high-tech carbon.
The lowered chassis and modied control systems provide a noticeable dynamic boost.

s Standard

o Optional
Paints | Upholsteries 54 | 55
The pages in this section show available colors and materials for the BMW M3 models. Use these samples to compare paint, upholstery, trim colors and combinations. Please note that these samples are
representations; they are not exact reproductions. To see the actual colors, visit your local BMW center. They will be happy to show you original samples and assist you with special requests. Pbmwusa.com/byo
Please note: All M3 Convertible leather upholstery includes Sun-Reflective Technology.

Exterior colors

s 300 Alpine White Non-metallic s 668 Jet Black Non-metallic

Upholstery colors

o A29 Silverstone Metallic o 381 LeMans Blue Metallic s GEAT Anthracite and Black Cloth/Leather
See Recommended color combinations chart on page 57 for details on limitations and exclusivity when selecting exterior paint colors and upholstery materials and colors.
o A52 Space Gray Metallic
o A30 Interlagos Blue Metallic
s/o NCH3 Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather
s/o NCH1 Palladium Silver Novillo Leather
o A75 Melbourne Red Metallic
o A73 Jerez Black Metallic
s/o NCH2 Fox Red Novillo Leather
s/o NCSW Black Novillo Leather
Interior trims | Combinations 56 | 57
Recommended color combinations
Anthracite and Black Cloth/Leather1

Novillo Leather 2 /Extended Novillo Leather 3
Bamboo Beige Silver Fox Red Black
Upholstery colors Exterior colors
300 Alpine White Non-metallic Jet Black Non-metallic 4 A29 Silverstone Metallic LeMans Blue Metallic 5 A52 Space Gray Metallic 5 A30 Interlagos Blue Metallic 5 A75 Melbourne Red Metallic5 A73 Jerez Black Metallic5

Anthracite/Black

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Interior trims

771 Titanium Shadow4

4MX Blue-gray Brushed Aluminum5

4MY Carbon

Leather5
4MZ Sycamore Anthracite Wood5
Standard in M3 Coupe and Sedan; not available in M3 Convertible. Standard in M3 Convertible; optional in M3 Coupe and Sedan. Optional; requires Navigation system or Technology Package. Extended Novillo Leather covers the instrument panel below the trim line, the glove box lid and the center console sides. 4 Standard. 5 Optional.
s 771 Titanium Shadow o 4MX Blue-gray Brushed Aluminum

o 4MY Carbon Leather

o 4MZ Sycamore Anthracite Wood
58 | 59 Equipment details
BMW M3 Coupe carbon-ber roof. Turn indicators with integrated BMW M3 lettering. Aerodynamically designed M exterior mirrors. Illuminated instrumentation in M dashboard with M Drive with M Dynamic Mode (MDM). Standard M Double Spoke (Style 219M) Satin Chrome finish light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear; 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires.Optional M Double Spoke (Style 220M) polished and forged light alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear; 245/35 front and 265/35 rear performance tires.Optional Y Spoke (Style 359M) bright aluminum finish forged light alloy wheels, 19 x 9.0 front, 19 x 10.0 rear; 245/35 front and 265/35 rear performance tires.1
1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires are not recommended for driving in
snow and ice. Please note: M3 models are not equipped with a spare tire and wheel. Included is the M Mobility System, which offers lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance.
Standard | Optional equipment 60 | 61
Performance and efficiency
4.0-liter 32-valve 414-hp V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing 8 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire) Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics Oil coolant heat exchanger Distributorless electronic ignition system 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor 6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic

M3 Coupe

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M3 Sedan

M3 Convertible
Interior seating and trim

Performance tires are not recommended for driving in snow and ice. Please note: M3 models are not equipped with a spare tire and wheel. They include M Mobility System, which offers lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance.
Standard | Optional equipment 62 | 63

Comfort and convenience

Multi-function remote control Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control Comfort Opening and Loading Functions Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings Door storage pockets with covers Power, glass 2-way moonroof with remote, one-touch operation and sliding interior sunshade (optional moonroof requires steel roof; not available with carbon-fiber roof in M3 Coupe) Power front/rear windows with one-touch up/down operation (in M3 Coupe, rear windows are stationary and do not include up/down operation) Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror Automatic tilt-down of passengers side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear 3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching and tilt/telescopic adjustment (M Drive button included with multi-function controls with Technology Package option) Automatic safety-belt assistant BMW Ambiance Lighting front and rear Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors Cruise Control with column-mounted stalk Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener Park Distance Control (rear) Power rear-window sunshade Power rear-window sunshade; manual rear side-window sunshades Console valet and cupholders Vehicle & Key Memory Electric interior trunk release Fully finished trunk

Lowered suspension (10 mm) Y Spoke (Style 359M) bright aluminum finish forged M light alloy wheels, 19 x 9.0 front, 19 x 10.0 rear; 245/35 front and 265/35 rear performance tires1

Cold Weather Package

High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system 3-stage heated front seats Split fold-down rear seats Through-loading rear seats a k/a a k/a k/a k/a a k/a

p Standard

s Included in Technology Package t Included in Premium Package o Included in Competition Package a Included in Cold Weather Package
Standard | Optional equipment | Technical data 64 | 65
Stand-alone Optional Equipment
7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes Double Spoke (Style 220M) polished and forged M light alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear; 245/35 front and 265/35 rear performance tires1 (not available with Competition Package) Rear spoiler deletion Metallic paint Novillo Leather upholstery (in M3 Convertible includes Sun-Reflective Technology) Novillo Extended Leather upholstery (M3 Convertible leather upholstery incorporates Sun-Reflective Technology; requires optional Navigation system or Technology Package) Blue-gray Brushed Aluminum interior trim Carbon Leather interior trim Sycamore Anthracite Wood interior trim Split fold-down rear seats Through-loading rear seats 3-stage heated front seats Enhanced Premium Sound audio system with upgraded speakers, amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization (requires optional Navigation system or Technology Package) SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription iPod and USB adapter (includes cable connector) Navigation system with 16:9 screen and Voice Command system; iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller; includes Real Time Traffic Information function (where available) and 6 programmable memory buttons Power, glass 2-way moonroof with remote, one-touch operation and sliding interior sunshade (optional moonroof requires steel roof; not available with carbon-fiber roof in M3 Coupe) Park Distance Control (rear) Power rear-window sunshade Power rear-window sunshade; manual rear side-window sunshades BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), with phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services and a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth technology enabled mobile phones; also includes Online Information Services when equipped with BMW Navigation system)

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Weight
Unladen weight Maximum load Weight distribution, front/rear lbs lbs %

51.2/48.8

52.2/47.8

47.2/52.8

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Engine

Liters/cylinders/valves per cylinder Displacement Bore/Stroke Maximum output/rpm Maximum torque/rpm Compression ratio cu cm inch hp lb-ft :1 4.0/V-8/3.62/2.96 414/8300 295/3900 12.0 4.0/V-8/3.62/2.96 414/8300 295/3900 12.0 4.0/V-8/3.62/2.96 414/8300 295/3900 12.0

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Transmission

6-speed manual gear ratios I/II/III :1 :1 :1 4.06/2.40/1.58 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 3.85 4.06/2.40/1.58 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 3.85 4.06/2.40/1.58 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 3.85
6-speed manual gear ratios IV/V/VI/R 6-speed manual gear ratios Final drive ratio

Performance

Drag coefficient Cd mph sec 0.4.7 [4.5] 0.4.7 [4.5] 0.5.1 [4.9]
Top speed (top speed limited electronically) Acceleration 0-60 mph1

Wheels

Tire dimensions (performance tires2) front rear Wheel dimensions, front/rear Material standard standard 245/40 265/40 8.5 x 18 / 9.5 x 18 light alloy 245/40 265/40 8.5 x 18 / 9.5 x 18 light alloy 245/40 265/40 8.5 x 18 / 9.5 x 18 light alloy

Fuel consumption3

City Highway mpg mpg gal 14 [14] 20 [20] 16.[14] 20 [20] 16.[14] 19 [20] 16.6
t Included in Premium Package
Tank capacity, approximate
a Included in Cold Weather Package s Included in Technology Package

Brakes

Front ventilated disc diameter Rear ventilated disc diameter inch inch 14.2 13.8 14.2 13.8 14.2 13.8
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Figures in [ ] reflect 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with Drivelogic.
1 BMW AG test results. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts. 2 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.
Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow conditions.
3 EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and
driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.
Technical data | BMW Driver Training 66 | 67

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60.5 77.8

108.7 181.8

60.5 71.5

3 8.5 37.5

60.6 78.9

108.7 180.4

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The following text describes the level of equipment and options in Germany. Equipment may vary in other countries, depending on national specifications.
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1. The BMW Z4 M Coup: (Short Version)
The BMW Z4 M Coup is a sports car for very special moments moments the driver may well experience every kilometre, every mile on the road. Uncompromising, purist, and extremely powerful, this two-seater offers an unparalleled experience of undiluted dynamism both in everyday traffic and on the race track. Without doubt, its prize-winning 3.2-litre straight-six M power unit developing maximum output of 252 kW/343 hp offers performance of the highest conceivable standard. Over and above the sheer power of the engine also borne out by maximum torque of 365 Newton-metres or 269 lb-ft, the BMW Z4 M Coup stands out in particular through its chassis and suspension designed and built to convey enormous power safely and smoothly to the road. Indeed, the unique character of this equally unique sports car is expressed most convincingly by its high standard of agility and spontaneity in responding to all of the drivers commands. While obviously being closely related to the BMW Z4 M Roadster, this fixed-roof two-seater goes its own way also in its design and styling. The low and sleek curvature of the roof typical of a coup and the striking look of the car from the side make this new model unmistakable at first sight. The BMW Z4 M Coup is now bringing to life the Concept Car presented by BMW at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show in its most sporting and dynamic rendition. A great wish and sincere hope expressed by many sports car enthusiasts everywhere is therefore now becoming reality faster than expected. Entering the market at the same time as the BMW Z4 Coup 3.0si, the BMW Z4 M Coup is the most impressive proof of the huge dynamic potential and performance this new model variant is able to offer. Athletic and authentic the design of the BMW Z4 M Coup. Even at very first sight, the BMW Z4 M Coup offers a clear impression of the purist diving pleasure this unique car is able to provide. The entire front section of the BMW Z4 M Coup like that of the BMW Z4 M Roadster emanates a thrilling sense of power and forward-urging dynamism. This impression is accentuated above all by the powerful-looking front air dam with its distinct x-shaped lines and openings, the large air intake scoops in the engine
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compartment lid, the deeply embedded radiator kidney grille, and the two striking precision lines running along the car.
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Seen from the side, the design of this two-door sports machine with its sleek roof extending down to the rear in typical coup style and the Hofmeister kick characteristic of all BMW models, looks particularly dynamic and powerful. This characteristic appearance is further accentuated by the passenger cell moved far to the rear and the lowered contour of the roof in the middle. Ultimately, therefore, both the lines of the car and its proportions convey the same convincing message: the BMW Z4 M Coup is low, dynamic, and fast. The BMW Z4 M Coup is also unmistakable, dynamic and full of character from behind: The passenger compartment merges dynamically into the rear end of the car, giving the rear wheel arches a particularly powerful and muscular look. The horizontal diffuser as well as the chrome-plated twin tailpipes positioned far to the outside add a particularly striking touch. The luggage compartment offers up to 300 litres or 10.5 cubic feet capacity, giving the BMW Z4 M Coup very generous and easily accessible space for a sports car. High-speed power unit for incomparable performance. BMWs new two-seater is powered by the same prize-winning 3.2-litre straight-six M engine also featured in the BMW M3 and the BMW Z4 Roadster. The engines performance figures are indeed impressive at very first sight: 3,246 cc displacement, 252 kW/343 hp maximum output at an engine speed of 7,900 rpm, maximum engine speed of 8,000 rpm. And no less than 80 per cent of the engines maximum torque of 365 Newtonmetres or 269 lb-ft is available at the drivers request from just 2,000 rpm. Output per litre is 77.8kW or 106 hp, giving the BMW Z4 M Coup a powerto-weight ratio of just 5.6 kilos or 7.6 lb/kW. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 5.0 seconds and top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph. The pleasure of shifting gears six times over. The concept of a high-speed engine is particularly impressive whenever the torque available is converted into optimum thrust and power on the road by a short overall transmission ratio. And precisely this is what the BMW Z4 M Coup has to offer, with its six-speed manual gearbox laid out for optimum performance throughout the engines entire gearshift and speed range. Short gearshift travel, precise action of the shift lever, and close increments between the six gears these are the typical features of this outstanding transmission.

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The M sports seat offers perfect body support and gives the driver reliable feedback at all times. The M leather steering wheel with perfect grip, in turn, features a strong rim profile and thumb contours for secure grip and precise handling at all times. The speedometer and rev counter naturally come with red needles in the typical style of BMW M. Another highlight of the M models is the variable engine speed pre-warning field in the rev counter, the yellow pre-warning and red warning field limiting the engine speed allowed in each case as a function of current engine oil temperature. So with the temperature of the engine oil increasing, the engine is able to rev faster and move up to a higher speed range. And last but certainly not least, the BMW Z4 M Coup stands out from the BMW Z4 Coup 3.0si also in the design of the gearshift lever knob, the door cutout trim strips, the air conditioning and fresh air nozzles finished in galvanic alloy-treated pearl gloss chrome, as well as the door openers and closing handles. Colours and design variants. A selection of four leather colours, two choices of soft nappa leather varying in its degree of finish, as well as three exclusive trim variants ensure supreme style and individual freedom within the passenger compartment. Three exclusive M paintwork colours and five additional exterior colour options enable the customer to give his or her BMW Z4 M Coup a very personal touch. Wide range of standard equipment. The BMW Z4 M Coup comes with static bi-xenon headlights for optimum high- and low-beam quality ensuring perfect visibility under all conditions. Two light rings in the headlights, in turn, provide that typical look so characteristic of BMW. Another standard feature is the two-stage Brake Force Display significantly enhancing traffic safety whenever required: With the driver braking hard or with the ABS anti-lock brakes intervening, the area covered by the rear lights is enlarged accordingly. Further standard features include automatic air conditioning, a CD radio, an on-board computer, sports seats in leather, a multifunction steering wheel, as well as a tyre pressure warning system. Optional: top-end HiFi systems. As an alternative to the regular sound system, two HiFi systems available as an option ensure truly excellent brilliance and performance at all times. The high-end Professional system even uses the most advanced Carver technology able to generate enormous sound pressure by combining the volume of the right and left subwoofers.
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Two navigation systems with DVD memory as an option. The Business navigation system integrated in the instrument panel uses a DVD comprising geographic data for the whole of Europe. A further highlight is that this system also enables the driver to operate the on-board computer, radio and telephone from the same control panel. The Professional navigation system, in turn, comes with a 16 : 9 colour monitor adjustable or folding in entirely either electrically or by hand. And the use of innovative film technology on the surface of the screen makes the display clear and easy to read under all light conditions.

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Power more than just high output. What really counts in determining a cars performance is the power and thrust that actually goes to the drive wheels. This crucial factor follows from the combination of engine torque and the overall transmission ratio, where again a high-speed engine concept goes together perfectly with an optimum transmission and final drive ratio for impressive thrust and performance on the road. Crankcase made of high-strength perlite casting. Being required to run at high speeds and under high combustion pressure, the crankcase of the engine featured in the BMW Z4 M Coup is made of high-strength perlite casting. The graphite-coated cast aluminium pistons with their machined piston crowns are cooled by oil spray nozzles, the connecting rods are forged-steel pre-cracked units. Cylinder head with roller-type followers. The single-piece four-valve cylinder head is cast at BMWs light-alloy foundry at the Landshut Plant in a steel die and features integrated air ducts for the injection of supplementary air required for quickly warming up the catalytic converter in the interest of optimum efficiency. Valve management, in turn, is ensured by very precise roller-type rocker arms, with valve clearance having to be adjusted only on the occasion of a major inspection which means service intervals, depending on driving conditions, of up to 40,000 kilometres or 25,000 miles. Optimum engine management. A specially developed engine control unit masterminds all functions within the high-performance engine featured in the BMW Z4 M Coup. This sophisticated system boasts a 32-bit micro-controller operating at high cycle frequency and two additional timing co-processors required to handle the complex function data and, in particular, the high maximum rev speed of the engine. At the same time this sophisticated engine management also helps to improve emission control, offering an overall capacity of no less than 64 million instructions per second. The unit controlling the camshaft adjustable infinitely on both the intake and outlet side (double-VANOS) is fully integrated into the overall system. Further fully integrated features are the high-pressure oil supply, ongoing, permanent oil level control, an electronic immobiliser, electronic throttle butterfly management, as well as an elaborate diagnostic system for maintenance and service. The control unit calculates the ignition timing

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individually for each cylinder and operating stroke, the optimum injection volume, and the ideal injection point. The optimum cam spread is then calculated and set accordingly, synchronised to all other operating conditions.
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High-pressure double-VANOS for an optimum charge cycle. BMWs variable double-VANOS camshaft management ensures an optimum gas cycle in the six-cylinder power unit, allowing extremely short adjustment times. In practice, this means more power, an even better torque curve, optimum engine response, greater fuel economy, and cleaner emissions. Flow-optimised intake side. Again reflecting racing technology, each cylinder comes with its own throttle butterfly. And to make sure the engine responds smoothly and sensitively at low speeds, while maintaining all of its spontaneity whenever the driver requires maximum power, the throttle butterflies are controlled fully electronically. This is done by scanning the position of the gas pedal and evaluating the data received no less than 200 times a second with the help of two potentiometers. The engine management responds to any changes in running conditions and modifies the position of the throttle butterflies accordingly, taking only 120 milliseconds to open the butterflies to their maximum position. At the same time, electronic throttle butterfly control ensures perfect harmony in the transition from override to part load running conditions and vice versa. Twin-chamber exhaust system. The two fan-type manifolds on the exhaust system are designed for equal length and diameter, and serve to keep counter-pressure to a minimum. The entire exhaust system extends in double-chamber arrangement through the silencers all the way to the four tailpipes so characteristic of a BMW M car. A further essential point is that the BMW Z4 M Coup develops the kind of sound you will expect from a car of this kind, especially with its four tailpipes at the rear: The exhaust system churns out that powerful and rough sound so typical of a genuine power unit from BMW M. Each exhaust line comes with two tri-metal-coated, flow-optimised metal catalysts combining minimum pressure loss, a high level of mechanical strength and stiffness, as well as a short response time after starting the engine cold. The cars exhaust emissions naturally fulfil the European EU4 standard, and the high overall level of engine efficiency guarantees not only supreme power and torque, but also superior fuel economy: Despite the cars outstanding performance, fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is only 12.1 litres premium plus/100 km, equal to 23.3 mpg Imp.

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In its basic geometry and dimensions the new Coup is identical to the BMW Z4 M Roadster, with track measuring 1,486 millimetres or 58.50 at the front and 1,516 millimetres or 59.68 at the rear.
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Compared with the BMW Z4 Coup, the M chassis is 10 millimetres or almost 0.4 lower. With their greater negative camber, the wheels, finally, are perfectly adjusted to the even higher standard of driving dynamics and higher loads. Engine at the front, drive wheels at the rear simply perfect for supreme dynamics. The lower centre of gravity and rear-wheel drive offer optimum conditions for harmonious driving behaviour, supreme traction and performance on the road, as well as extremely high speeds in bends. And in achieving this supremacy, BMW maintains the classic drive concept of the engine at the front and the drive wheels at the rear not just for reasons of tradition, but rather because of the physical benefits this concept has to offer. The fundamental advantage of rear-wheel drive lies in the perfect balance of stability and agility. Both of these factors depend on the cars inertia momentum which, in turn, depends on vehicle mass and mass distribution. And both of these factors come to bear on the BMW Z4 M Coup, with both low mass and optimum mass distribution thanks to the engine and the gearbox, as the heaviest individual components, being very close to the cars centre of gravity. A further advantage is that rear-wheel drive keeps the steering completely free of drive forces, helping to give the steering on this and, indeed every BMW its outstanding precision. Well-balanced axle load for superior agility and spontaneity. Yet a further prerequisite for the extreme agility and spontaneity shown by the car in responding to the drivers commands is the well-balanced distribution of axle loads. For to safely master the agility of such a powerful sports car, all four wheels should maintain the same, firm contact on the road. Precisely this is why the weight of the BMW Z4 M Coup is distributed almost 50 : 50 on the front and rear axle, perfect axle load distribution of this kind helping to both enhance traction and the effect of the brakes. Agile and with active driving qualities BMW all the way. A low centre of gravity, rear-wheel drive, well-balanced axle loads, a long wheelbase together with the torsionally stiff body and wide track compared with the body dimensions as a whole, these are the ingredients for an extremely agile and stable suspension. In all, therefore, the BMW Z4 M Coup sets a new highlight in its class in terms of both agility and driving dynamics.

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Newly developed front axle. The single-joint front axle with bolted-on McPherson spring struts created for the BMW Z4 M Roadster and BMW Z4 M Coup features forged track control arms made of aluminium serving to reduce unsprung masses to a minimum. The very stiff and again weight-optimised mounts connecting the chassis components to the body of the car, in turn, enhance both steering and driving precision to a new standard. The front axle subframe accommodates the steering transmission, the antiroll bar, and the track control arms. In its U-shaped configuration, the subframe is reinforced by an aluminium panel measuring 3 millimetres in thickness and serving to maximise the lateral stiffness of the entire structure. This ensures a particularly smooth and precise response at all times, improves the cars agility and transmits dynamic wheel forces to the body with maximum efficiency. The result is minimum dynamic and drive forces under high lateral acceleration, helping again to improve both driving dynamics and driving behaviour. With separate mounts for the springs and dampers, the front axle supports ensure precise wheel guidance and efficiently filter out all bumps and rough spots on the road. Arranged geometrically, the mounts and supports serve to reduce wheel inclination and increase the castor angle, giving the BMW Z4 M Coup superior agility and allowing reliable feedback to the driver, without in any way neglecting the need for comfort. Extremely stable rear axle. The central arm rear axle with its twin-sleeve gas pressure dampers and anti-roll bar runs on two track arms and one longitudinal arm on either side. The upper track control arm is made of aluminium, the longitudinal arm rests in each case on the centrepoint in the body of the car. A V-bar extending from the rear axle to the floor of the bodyshell provides additional strength and reinforcement. In all, this elaborate construction ensures very safe handling and prevents any uncontrolled steering behaviour of the car. Both the spring and damper components as well as the anti-roll bars are extra firm and sporting in their set-up. This ensures excellent roadholding at all times and allows direct feedback to the driver. Good and solid support of the body, in turn, keeps body motion and vibration amplitudes, the roll angle and pitch movements to a minimum, giving the driver a safe and secure feeling even when driving fast and dynamically. A further advantage is that you are able, under such conditions, to accelerate quickly and rapidly out of a bend.
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The BMW Z4 M Coup maintains its extremely high standard of yaw stability even in load changes on a winding road or when applying the brakes in a bend, thus offering superior safety also at high speeds without the DSC chassis control system being required to intervene. Both roll comfort and acoustics are above-average. Supreme precision from the steering. The rack-and-pinion steering on the BMW Z4 M Coup is supported by hydraulic power assistance. This allows the driver to turn the steering wheel very quickly and dynamically, offering appropriate benefits when driving in sporting style. And together with the special front axle kinematics reflecting the high standard of BMW M, the steering also ensures optimum feedback to the driver as well as high precision, directional accuracy, as well as a spontaneous response to the drivers commands. Eighteen-inch compound high-performance brakes for maximum stopping power. Driving dynamically, you need powerful brakes whenever necessary which is precisely why the BMW Z4 M Coup comes with a particularly powerful brake system carried over from the BMW M3 CSL: This is an 18-inch compound high-performance brake system with floating callipers. The innervented friction ring on the grey cast iron brake disc is connected to the aluminium brake cover in floating arrangement via stainless-steel pins cast into the structure. This significantly reduces loads acting on the brake disc on account of thermal tension, increasing the service life of the brake disc accordingly. The result is an even higher standard of fading-free stability particularly under extreme loads that is at the high operating temperatures typically encountered when driving fast and dynamically. In particular, floating arrangement of the brake discs prevents any distortion of the brakes, a defect which might otherwise severely impair the brakes stopping power since distorted, wobbly brake discs can no longer be applied perfectly to the brake pads in the interest of optimum deceleration. To ensure optimum cooling of the entire brake system, the air flowing by is guided through the two outer air intakes in the front air dam and directed to the thermally most highly exposed sections of the brake. Perforation of the friction ring reduces the weight of the brake discs by 0.7 kilos on each front wheel and 0.8 kilos on each wheel at the rear. The result is a further reduction of unsprung masses giving the chassis and suspension an even better and smoother response. And thanks to the specific arrangement and shapes of the holes drilled into the discs optimised

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in a long series of elaborate tests, brake performance is truly excellent both in the dry and under wet conditions.
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The front brake discs measure 345 millimetres or 13.58 in diameter and are 28 millimetres or 1.10 thick. The brake discs at the rear measure 328 millimetres or 12.91 in diameter and 20 millimetres or 0.79 across. The result is truly outstanding stopping power, the BMW Z4 M Coup coming to a standstill from a speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph in just 34 metres or 111.5 feet, also thanks to the support provided by a 10-inch booster. So BMWs new Coup ranks high up in the segment of thoroughbred sports cars also when it comes to brake power. Wheels in exclusive design. At the front, the BMW Z4 M Coup comes on 8-inch wheels featuring 18inch 225/45 ZR18 tyres, at the rear the car boasts 9-inch-wide wheels running on 255/40 ZR18 tyres. In terms of both the rubber compound and the tyre dimensions, the entire system serves to convey high side and longitudinal forces on both dry and wet roads with optimum precision, at all times giving the driver clear feedback on the cars dynamic driving conditions. In their exclusive design, the light-alloy rims developed especially for the BMW Z4 M Coup and BMW Z4 M Roadster follow the striking body language of the BMW Z4 as such, combining powerful curvature with precise lines. The double spokes, in turn, are characteristic of BMW M cars. Through their light look and almost completely free vision to the extra-large disc brakes, these special wheels underline the high performance character of the BMW Z4 M Coup. But at the same time the rims offer important inner values, the special geometry of the rim shoulder (extended hump, EH) preventing the tyre when losing pressure to slip off the rim, and thus ensuring the safe-stop principle characteristic of all BMW M cars. Tyre pressure warning system featured as standard. The tyre pressure warning system (TPW) permanently monitors the wheels while turning and gives the driver an alarm once a tyre starts losing pressure. Holes in the tyre measuring up to 6 millimetres or 0.24 in diameter can be sealed by the M Mobility System (MMS) consisting of a small compressor and a rapid-action sealant, which enables the driver to proceed to the nearest workshop at reduced speed (max 80 km/h or 50 mph), without having to change the wheel. Doing without an emergency or spare wheel, as well as the car jack, this system saves more than 20 kilos or 44 lb of weight now no longer required.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control for supreme driving pleasure to the very limit. Again reflecting BMWs usual philosophy, the chassis control systems featured on the Z4 M Coup are not required to assist the suspension, but rather help to master critical driving situations at the extreme limit. This is simply because the M chassis and suspension already has very significant safety reserves to begin with and, as such, does not need additional assistance. The BMW Z4 M Coup features the latest generation of BMWs DSC Dynamic Stability Control, a sophisticated system more and more becoming the very heart of the cars electronic units comprising all electronic functions in automotive technology. DSC with useful add-on functions. DSC was originally developed to enhance driving safety on slippery roads by applying the brakes on individual wheels as required for example in an abrupt manoeuvre to avoid an obstacle on the road or with the car starting to become unstable in a bend. In the meantime the complete system and its functions have been substantially enhanced in the interest of even more sporting performance, safety, and comfort. As an example, ASC Automatic Stability Control integrated in the DSC system controls drive slip by reducing engine output, applying the brakes specifically on the drive wheel about to spin and thus re-stabilising the car. A further special function of DSC is CBC Cornering Brake Control with its asymmetric application of brake pressure to prevent the car from oversteering when the driver applies the brakes slightly in a bend. Over and above these significant functions, the latest generation of DSC Dynamic Stability Control comprises a number of other useful features such as the Start-Off Assistant automatically applying the brakes briefly when setting off un an uphill gradient. This prevents the car from rolling back inadvertently in such a situation, relieving the driver from the need to pull the handbrake. Yet another function is DBC Dynamic Brake Control maximising brake pressure in the event of a sudden deceleration manoeuvre with the driver requiring maximum stopping power. DSC deactivated on demand. The various functions of DSC Dynamic Stability Control have been specifically modified to match the unique character of the BMW Z4 M Coup, meeting all the requirements of a particularly sporting style of

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motoring. The spontaneous response and superior dynamism of the engine, for example, combined with
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the short overall transmission ratio, calls for extremely fast and sensitive engine and brake system management : The first requirement is to ensure superior yaw control also on slippery surfaces with a low frictional coefficient, the second necessity is to avoid any impairment of the additional dynamics ensured by the variable M differential lock, let alone any reduction of the proverbial sheer driving pleasure so typical of BMW. And if the driver wishes to do without DSC in a certain situation, he is able to deactivate the system completely. Differential lock replacing DTC. Instead of DTC Dynamic Traction Control, a sub-function of DSC featured in the BMW Z4 Coup, the BMW Z4 M Coup comes with a variable, engine speed-sensing M differential lock adjusting the behaviour and driving characteristics of the car to the even higher standard of driving dynamics. While DTC allows higher slip on the rear wheels only up to a median level of lateral dynamics of approximately 70 km/h or, respectively, lateral acceleration of approximately 0.4 g, the M differential lock builds up individual locking action on demand. This helps the experienced driver choosing a very sporting and dynamic style of motoring on roads with an average to high frictional coefficient to further enhance the positive features of rear-wheel drive in the interest of even greater dynamics and optimum performance. M differential lock with enhanced traction. On a conventional, engine-speed sensing differential lock the level of drive power actually conveyed to the road depends on the wheel with the lower frictional coefficient. Wherever the frictional coefficient is very low, for example on snow, the traction benefits are limited accordingly with this kind of lock due to the lower level of support momentum. By contrast, the variable M differential lock ensures maximum traction even in a very demanding situation on the road, that is with the frictional coefficients on the drive wheels varying by an extreme degree from one side of the car to the other. Superior drive power in every situation. A further advantage of the variable differential lock is the higher locking action built up immediately with an increasing speed differential between the two drive wheels. This means that even if one of the wheels loses traction completely (for example the inner wheel in a bend on a steep mountain pass), the car will not be deprived of all of its traction and drive power, with traction therefore being consistently maintained even under such adverse conditions.
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Up to 100 per cent locking action. A shear pump in the variable M differential lock builds up pressure spontaneously as soon as a drive wheel loses contact with the road or runs on a very slippery surface building up a difference in speed between the drive wheels. This pressure is passed on by a piston to a multiple-plate clutch, with drive power being conveyed to the wheel with better grip as a function of the difference in speed. In an extreme case, therefore, the full drive power of the engine will be transferred to the wheel with a better frictional coefficient. Once the difference in speed between the two wheels decreases, pump pressure will drop accordingly and locking action will decrease in the process. This self-controlling pump system is maintenance-free and is filled with a highly viscous silicon fluid. The big advantage for the driver is that he is able to set off in his car much better and more smoothly on a surface with significantly different frictional coefficients on the two drive wheels, benefiting from good traction even under such adverse conditions. And last but certainly not least, the variable M differential lock also ensures a significant improvement in handling and driving stability.

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6. Body and Passive Safety of the BMW Z4 M Coup: Strong Athlete.
The body of a car forms the link connecting the chassis and suspension, the brake system, and the drivetrain. A high-performance car such as the BMW Z4 M Coup requires a very stiff and torsionally stable bodyshell in order to safely convey the power of the engine on to the road, the body itself thus making a significant contribution to the cars driving dynamics. Being based on the BMW Z4 M Roadster, the BMW Z4 M Coup is extremely stiff, since it was originally conceived as an open sports car. Indeed, the BMW Z4 M Roadster is already the leader in its class when it comes to body stiffness in an open-air sports car of this calibre. Achieving the best conceivable results was also the objective in developing the BMW Z4 M Coup, benefiting from the extra stiffness provided by a fixed roof. The result is an extremely stable body in terms of both torsional and flexural stiffness through which BMWs new Coup again sets standards in its segment with unparalleled and unprecedented torsional stiffness of 32,000 Nm/o. This supreme stiffness is provided by the body-in-white featuring so-called Y-bars, engine support elements splitting up ahead of the bulkhead into one section leading to the side-sills and the other section leading to the centre tunnel. Reinforcement struts and panels in the underfloor, on the spring strut domes, and around the windscreen frame serve to enhance torsional stiffness to an even higher level. A further advantage of the BMW Z4 M Coup is the low weight of the cars body: Despite the fixed roof and the large rear window, the BMW Z4 M Coup weighs only 1,415 kilos or 3,120 lb, just 5 kilos more than the BMW Z4 M Roadster. This low weight and the high power of the engine provide a truly outstanding power-to-weight ratio of just 6.6 kg or 14.5 lb per kilowatt of engine power. Superior safety for driver and passenger. Thanks to the light but nevertheless stiff body of the car, both the driver and passenger in the BMW Z4 M Coup benefit from optimum passive safety of the highest standard. Here again, the cars close relationship to its Roadster
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counterpart provides an ideal starting point, the A-pillars featuring ultrastrong steel tubes in the Roadster serving to form a sturdy and safe rollbar supplemented in the Coup by an additional rollover structure in the form of the fixed steel roof. This entire construction is further enhanced by the ultra-strong body crossbar on the bulkhead. Crash-optimised foot support areas serve furthermore to minimise any intrusion from outside into the passenger compartment. Relatively long deformation elements in steel shell structure are bolted on to the front longitudinal arms to hold the bumper system properly in position. This prevents damage to the body of the car in minor bumps, keeping the cost of repair to a minimum. Interacting safety systems. A total of four frontal and side airbags is controlled and masterminded by the cars central safety electronic system. Where required, system satellites activate the airbags and belt latch tensioners as a function of crash conditions and safety requirements. All of these safety modules measure and calculate forces and impact conditions independently of one another, reacting independently and monitoring each other in the process. They also serve to separate the battery safety terminal, switch off the alternator and fuel pump, open the cars central locking, and switch on both the interior lights and hazard warning flashers whenever required. On cars fitted with a telephone and BMWs Professional or Business navigation system, the BMW Assist telematics service automatically sends out an emergency call in the event of an accident, informing rescue services of the current location of the car and establishing a voice link to the emergency centre. High precision in the interest of driving stability and superior performance. The BMW Z4 M Coup benefits from its fixed roof also in terms of aerodynamics. Indeed, even the underfloor of this high-performance twoseater has been optimised in terms of aerodynamic and streamlining, the venturi front end reducing lift forces on the front axle. The specially guided flow of air along the underfloor, in turn, serves to cool both the gearbox and rear axle with maximum efficiency. And last but certainly not least, the diffuser at the rear also enhances the cars aerodynamics by

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An innovation featured only in BMW M cars is the yellow pre-warning and red warning field in the rev counter, limiting the speed range allowed, whenever appropriate, as a function of the current engine oil temperature: With engine oil temperature increasing, the useful speed range grows accordingly. This allows the driver to take the current operating temperature of the engine into account in his use of the gas pedal. The rev counter and speedometer come with white numbers on a black face and needles in the traditional red colour so typical of BMW M. The LCD on-board computer display is integrated in the speedometer, the fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge are housed in the rev counter. Three rotary knobs on the centre console of the dashboard finished in very attractive pearl gloss chrome serve to control the heating and air conditioning. Just above these knobs is the operating panel for the radio or HiFi system. Generous storage spaces within the interior. The BMW Z4 M Coup offers a wide range of storage spaces for all kinds of travel utensils varying in size a glove compartment, two fixed-position pockets in the doors, as well as a large compartment in the rear bulkhead with a capacity of approximately 10 litres. To the right and left of this central compartment there are two further boxes in the bulkhead, each taking up a volume of 3.7 litres and serving to accommodate the subwoofers whenever the BMW Z4 M Coup is fitted with the HiFi system available as an option. A small storage box behind the handbrake lever conveniently holds coins for parking or similar items, the cupholders in the instrument panel fold out into position and adjust easily in a swift operation to cups or cans of various size. Bi-xenon headlights for optimum visibility. The BMW Z4 M Coup comes as standard with static bi-xenon headlights for an optimum low and high beam. The specific contours of each beam high and low are maintained with optimum precision by a shutter swivelled electromagnetically whenever required over the beam in front of the xenon bulb. And to avoid the risk of dazzling oncoming traffic, the system comes with automatic headlight range control. Two light rings form the cars position lights at either side, carrying over this feature so typical of BMW also to the BMW Z4 M Coup.
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Two-stage Adaptive Brake Lights for enhanced safety. Two-stage Adaptive Brake Lights, an innovation by BMW featured as standard on the new Coup, serve to significantly improve the level of safety offered by the car in road traffic: The risk of a collision from behind is reduced significantly if a motorist approaching from behind is warned clearly and in good time of how hard the driver ahead is applying the brakes. And this is precisely the information he gets from the two-stage brake light system: When applying the brakes with normal force, the brake lights will come on on either side and in the middle (in the third brake light positioned higher up). When braking hard or with ABS intervening, on the other hand, the area illuminated in the rear brake lights becomes larger, a motorist following from behind intuitively perceiving this signal as an emergency braking manoeuvre, responding accordingly by braking hard himself, and thus shortening his own stopping distance. Child seat available as an option. Where required, even a child seat can be fitted on the passengers seat thanks to Isofix fastening points available as an option. In this case all the driver has to do is deactivate the passenger airbag by flipping a switch in the centre console, a warning light then coming on to inform the driver that the offside airbag is not operative. Supreme sound quality: top-end HiFi systems. Market studies show that purchasers of a sports car demand the very best also when it comes to their cars audio equipment. So apart from the basic system, the BMW Z4 M Coup is available as an option with two top-end HiFi systems ensuring brilliant sound and supreme performance. An equaliser in the amplifier serves to optimise the linearity of the system. The first unit consists of a ten-channel audio amplifier with four 40 W woofers at the front and rear, as well as six 25 W subwoofers and tweeters in the front upper section of the doors and behind the seat backrests. The Professional HiFi system uses the most sophisticated Carver technology combining the volume of the right-hand and left-hand subwoofers to generate an extremely high level of sound pressure. To achieve this effect, a woofer is combined with an extra-powerful terminal stage providing not only the output voltage required of 30 V, but also an appropriate signal processing mode to protect the loudspeaker from self-destruction. Loudspeaker arrangement is the same as on the existing HiFi system, but comprises a digital tenchannel audio amplifier together with a sound processor and 100 W output on the subwoofers in the rear bulkhead.

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Two navigation systems with DVD memory as an option. The Business navigation system integrated in the dashboard uses data from a DVD covering the whole of Europe. Combined with a fast processor, the navigation system is able to calculate a new route without delay, for example when the driver leaves his current route. Using this integrated system, the driver is also able to operate the on-board computer, radio, and telephone. The small monochromatic monitor for navigation purposes also presents short messages and news, and both the CD player as well as the CD changer are fully compatible with MP3 technology. The Professional navigation system comes with a folding display a 16 : 9 colour monitor of the latest generation positioned right in the middle of the instrument panel. Thanks to a new surface film technology, the display is not only easy to read under all light conditions, but also prevents reflections on the windscreen due to a special anti-reflection film. Both navigation systems may be combined with a telephone fitted in the car as yet a further optional extra.
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Specifications. Z4 M Coup.
Body No. of doors/seats Length/width/height (unloaden) Wheelbase Track, front/rear Turning circle Fuel tank capacity Cooling system incl. heating Engine oil Transmission/rear axle oil Weight, unladen (EU1) Max load (DIN) Max. permissible weight (DIN) Permissible axle load front/rear Max. trailer load2 Braked (12%)/unbraked Max. roof load/trailer nose weight Luggage comp. capacity (VDA) Drag coefficient Engine Layout/cylinders/valves Displacement Bore/Stroke Compression ratio Fuel grade3 Max. output Torque Electrics Battery/Location Generator Chassis Front suspension mm mm mm m ltr appr. ltr ltr ltr kg kg kg kg kg kg ltr cX x A Z4 M Coup 2/2 4,113/1,781/1,287 2,497 1,486/1,516 10.10.7 5.5 1.5/1.1 1,1,730 855/935 / / 245300 0.35 x 1.91 Inline/6/4 3,246 91.0/87.0 11.252/7,900 365/4,900 70/luggage comp 147/2,058
cm mm :1 RON kW/min1 Nm/min1 Ah/ A/W
Rear suspension Brakes, front Diameter Brakes, rear Diameter Driving Stability Systems Steering Steering ratio Type of transmission Transmission ratio I II III IV V VI Reverse gear ratio Final drive ratio Tyres Wheels Performance Power to weight ratio (DIN) Output per litre Acceleration 062 mph 01000 m 5075 mph in 4th gear Top speed4 Fuel consumption (EU cycle) In town Out of town Overall CO2 Miscellaneous Emission level