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My '04 has the Sports package....The "button" with 18" wheels (2,5 had 17" - 3.0i has 18" ). The first 3.0i had 225HP whereas the new 3.0i has 215. I suppose this is to seperate it further 3.0si's 255Hp.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 12th November 01:09
Jimbeaux said:
The first 3.0i had 225HP whereas the new 3.0i has 215. I suppose this is to seperate it further 3.0si's 255Hp.
???Strange, no 3.0i engine has ever had 215/225 or 255 bhp, pre facelift cars have 231bhp and the post facelift cars have the new 265bhp version, SE and Sport versions are the same 3.0i engine, only the spec differsEdited by Jimbeaux on Monday 12th November 01:09
plowy said:
Jimbeaux said:
The first 3.0i had 225HP whereas the new 3.0i has 215. I suppose this is to seperate it further 3.0si's 255Hp.
???Strange, no 3.0i engine has ever had 215/225 or 255 bhp, pre facelift cars have 231bhp and the post facelift cars have the new 265bhp version, SE and Sport versions are the same 3.0i engine, only the spec differsEdited by Jimbeaux on Monday 12th November 01:09
http://www.caranddriver.com/carspecs/2004-bmw-z4/b...
http://www.automedia.com/2004_BMW_Z4_30i/rts200311...
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overview-t24658-2004-...
Hmmm, American spec's, if you were to check BMW UK you will find what I am quoting, there are obviously different market versions, i suspect this is to do with emmission laws and the way the euro cars are set up as against the american cars..I also notice they quote the 2.5 as 184bhp where as the euro version offers 193bhp..
Edited by plowy on Monday 12th November 21:48
The following is from BMW uk site and refers to the new 265bhp version, apart from power not sure how it differs from the american spec car..;
Wheelbase 2,495
Vehicle length 4,091
Vehicle width 1,781
Vehicle height 1,299
Track, front 1,473
Track, rear 1,523
Performance Weight
Drag (cD) 0.36 Unladen (EU) 1,385 (1,415)
Top speed (mph) 155 Max permissible 1,610 (1,640)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 5.7 (6.0) Permitted load 300
Acceleration 50-75 mph in 4th (sec) 5.5 (-) Permitted axle load, front/rear 790/860
Engine Wheels
Cylinders/valves 6/4 Tyre size front 225/45 R17
Capacity (cc) 2,996 Tyre size rear 225/45 R17
Stroke/Bore (mm) 88/85
Max output (kW/hp/rpm) 195/265/6600 Wheel size front 8J x 17
Max torque (Nm/rpm) 315/2750 Wheel size rear 8J x 17
Fuel consumption (Imperial) Fuel consumption (Metric)
Urban (mpg) 22.8 (22.2) Urban (ltr/100km) 12.4 (12.7)
Extra-urban (mpg) 45.6 (43.5) Extra-urban (ltr/100km) 6.2 (6.5)
Combined (mpg)
Wheelbase 2,495
Vehicle length 4,091
Vehicle width 1,781
Vehicle height 1,299
Track, front 1,473
Track, rear 1,523
Performance Weight
Drag (cD) 0.36 Unladen (EU) 1,385 (1,415)
Top speed (mph) 155 Max permissible 1,610 (1,640)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (sec) 5.7 (6.0) Permitted load 300
Acceleration 50-75 mph in 4th (sec) 5.5 (-) Permitted axle load, front/rear 790/860
Engine Wheels
Cylinders/valves 6/4 Tyre size front 225/45 R17
Capacity (cc) 2,996 Tyre size rear 225/45 R17
Stroke/Bore (mm) 88/85
Max output (kW/hp/rpm) 195/265/6600 Wheel size front 8J x 17
Max torque (Nm/rpm) 315/2750 Wheel size rear 8J x 17
Fuel consumption (Imperial) Fuel consumption (Metric)
Urban (mpg) 22.8 (22.2) Urban (ltr/100km) 12.4 (12.7)
Extra-urban (mpg) 45.6 (43.5) Extra-urban (ltr/100km) 6.2 (6.5)
Combined (mpg)
plowy said:
Hmmm, American spec's, if you were to check BMW UK you will find what I am quoting, there are obviously different market versions, i suspect this is to do with emmission laws and the way the euro cars are set up as against the american cars..I also notice they quote the 2.5 as 184bhp where as the euro version offers 193bhp..
Trying to drive us crazy aren't they? Edited by plowy on Monday 12th November 21:48

Here is some things to consider; read carefully:
http://www.forbes.com/2002/11/04/cx_mf_1104feat.ht...
http://www.forbes.com/2002/11/04/cx_mf_1104feat.ht...
Jimbeaux said:
My '04 has the Sports package....The "button" with 18" wheels (2,5 had 17" - 3.0i has 18" ). The first 3.0i had 225HP whereas the new 3.0i has 215. I suppose this is to seperate it further 3.0si's 255Hp.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have got a bit of paper here now that says the 3.0 (03) models had the Sport Button (also known as Driving Dynamic Control) as standard.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 12th November 01:09
The M Sport suspension however was an option.
Does that sound correct?
UK cars that is...
Edited by ben on Friday 16th November 13:39
ben said:
Jimbeaux said:
My '04 has the Sports package....The "button" with 18" wheels (2,5 had 17" - 3.0i has 18" ). The first 3.0i had 225HP whereas the new 3.0i has 215. I suppose this is to seperate it further 3.0si's 255Hp.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have got a bit of paper here now that says the 3.0 (03) models had the Sport Button (also known as Driving Dynamic Control) as standard.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 12th November 01:09
The M Sport suspension however was an option....I think......now I am confused.

Does that sound correct?
UK cars that is...
Edited by ben on Friday 16th November 13:39
Edited by Jimbeaux on Friday 16th November 15:02
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&am...
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