BMW Z4 E85 LCI Convertible (2006-2008)

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Product Overview

BMW Z4 E85 LCI is a subcompact convertible sports car in production from 2006 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift E85 Z4, the LCI brought an inline-4 model for Europe. Otherwise, the new N52 engine replaced the M54. This new engine is lighter, though it is less powerful at least during this period of production.
Two pieces of good news are that the ZF 6HP displaced the horrible 5HP automatic transmission, and that the problem with electric power steering was resolved. This makes the E85 LCI a great choice for an affordable roadster that can be quite easy to service.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good N52 engine
  • New ZF 6HP autoamtic transmission
  • Electric power steering problem fixed
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

2.0i2.5si2.5si AT2.5i2.5i AT3.0si3.0si AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity300 L / 10.6 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft260 L / 9.2 cu-ft240 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft300 L / 10.6 cu-ft300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 L / 4.5 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers2
Payload295 kg / 650 lbs295 kg / 650 lbs295 kg / 650 lbs295 kg / 650 lbs295 kg / 650 lbs255 kg / 562 lbs255 kg / 562 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16225/50 R16225/50 R16225/50 R16225/50 R16225/45 R17225/45 R17
Turning Circle9.8 m / 32.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1268 mm / 49.9 in1299 mm / 51.1 in1299 mm / 51.1 in1299 mm / 51.1 in1299 mm / 51.1 in1268 mm / 49.9 in1268 mm / 49.9 in
Size | Length4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in4091 mm / 161.1 in
Size | Width1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in1473.0 mm / 58.0 in
Track Width | Rear1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight1225.0 kg / 2700.7 lbs1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs
Wheel Size16 in16 in16 in16 in7J x 168J x 178J X 17
Wheelbase2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in2495 mm / 98.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.2 sec6.5 sec6.9 sec7.1 sec7.5 sec5.7 sec6.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.8 sec6.2 sec6.6 sec6.7 sec7.1 sec5.4 sec5.7 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.36
Fuel Economy10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph238.0 km/h / 147.9 mph229.0 km/h / 142.3 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineN46B20N52B25N52B25N52B25N52B25N52B30N52B30
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in82.0 mm / 3.2 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:111.0:111.0:111.0:111.0:110.7:110.7:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2996.0 cc
Engine | Power150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6200 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6500 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 6500 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5800 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 5800 rpm265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6600 rpm265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in87.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in70.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in88.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in78.8 mm / 3.1 in78.8 mm / 3.1 in78.8 mm / 3.1 in78.8 mm / 3.1 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 3500-5000 rpm315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2006 ~ 2008

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