BMW Z4 E86
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Product Overview
BMW Z4 E86 Coupe is a subcompact sports car in production from 2006 to 2008. It was available with only one naturally-aspirated inline-6 engine that displaced 3.0 liters paired to a 6-speed manual transmission.
One of the most driver-focused non-M vehicles from BMW of the era, the E86 Z4 Coupe uses the final iteration of BMW's naturally-aspirated, port-injected I6 engine, the N52. In the B30 guise, it has proven to be the last reliable engine from Bavaria.
Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 340L (12cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the BMW Z4 Coupe uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 78%
Pros
- Reliable drivetrain
- Overall coherent design
- Good handling characteristics
- Light
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 340 L / 12.0 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
325 kg / 717 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Disc
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1268 mm / 49.9 in
Size | Length
4091 mm / 161.1 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1473.0 mm / 58.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1325.0 kg / 2921.1 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2495 mm / 98.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
Fuel Economy
13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
N52B30
Engine | Bore
85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
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