Now become clear that BMW will not introduce M-version of the Z4, but ten days ago showed Bavarians and most powerful modification of the model – sDrive35is. Yesterday, however, the German company said that Z4 will still receive M-Power engine, but equipped with the version it will be used solely for racing. Racing cars will be called the Z4 GT3 and will be licensed to participate in a series GT3 FIA, GT Open and ADAC GT Masters. The price of each copy will be around 300 000 euro, with the first deliveries are set for teams in the second half of 2010th. But to come to the floor. That we know the engine is 3.0-liter V8 from the BMW M3, in which the course will be made some improvements, as a new ECU and controlling system Power400, which will lead to an increase in power to 480 h.p. BMW Z4 GT3 will receive and other mechanical improvements, as probably it will be removed all unnecessary components to minimize weight.
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A few months ago from BMW officially announced that it will not run M-version of the Z4, but the exhibition in Detroit Bavarians have prepared the most powerful modification of the model – sDrive35is. The car is an improved version of Z4 sDrive35i, which is characterized by M-Sport package and optimized engine whose power is increased from 306 to 340 h.p. at 5 900 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 450 Nm already reached in Band 1 400-4 500 rev/min. BMW Z4 sDrive35is has the ability to increase its maximum torque of 50 Nm. By a special function, as is possible, however briefly, if necessary for rapid acceleration. The gearbox of the car was 7-stage dual clutch transmitting drive to the rear wheels. The most powerful version of the Z4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec and the maximum speed limit is 250 kilometers per hour. Although the acceleration from 0-100 km/h is lower with 0.4 sec than that in the modification sDrive35i, Bavarians boast that the fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions are unchanged accordingly 9l/100km. and 210gr/km. As already mentioned, Z4 sDrive35is received M-Sport package that includes new bodikit, sporty interior and electronically adjustable suspension, which can take off the car up to 10 millimeters to the road.
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The tuners by Manhart Racing firmly determined that some models of BMW necessarily need to receive and V10 engine. After only two months before the Germans showed BMW Z4 equipped with 5.0-liter V10 unit, and now they have submitted their Developing the M3 Touring, relying on the same engine. Aggregate used in both cars is taken from models M5 and M6, as in Manhart Racing have managed to increase its capacity to 550 h.p. This is achieved through a revised electronics and a new exhaust system with two 200-cell catalytic converter. Tuning BMW M3 Touring is equipped with 7-stage SMG transmission and limited slip differential of the M5, a combination of all improvements made to provide acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.3 sec and reach a top speed of 324 kilometers per hour. Other changes, which can boast of a car are adjustable suspension Bilstein PSS10, braking system, Stoptech with 6-stroke with thickness and 380 mm and 4-stoke discs front and 355 millimeters and thickness. Discs rear wheels and RAD Monza, covered with tires Hankook S1 Evo.
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The German company G-POWER first tuning program for the second generation of the BMW Z4, which includes a modification Z4 sDrive35i. The program is very reasonable price, since it offers an extreme increase in power. G-POWER has developed modules BI-TRONIK, whose installation in the Z4 sDrive35i increasing power of 3.0-liter engine from standard 306 to incredible 345 h.p. and maximum torque – 400 to 480Nm. According tuning specialists ensures that acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 4.7sec or 0.5sec faster than the standard model. The price of pleasure is € 1 978, plus € 403 for installation. G-POWER offers for BMW Z4 sDrive35i also sports ends of the exhaust system (€ 1 508), new suspension (€ 1 256) and 20-inch wheels with tires Michelin, however the full price is € 4 474.
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