Edmunds drives the new BMW Z4: “This roadster is for real”

Edmunds continues their great series of reviews (Read: BMW M3 by Brabham) and today, they just published a new one. This time, the highly awaited, acclaimed and drooled over, 2009 BMW Z4, is being tested by the Edmunds folks.

The BMW Z4 is definitely the car that we look forward to the most this year and we cannot wait to get our hands on it. If you had any doubt that the new Z4 doesn’t live up to the expectations, then you can shake those doubts off, “This roadster is for real” phrase says it all.

For 2009, the BMW Z4 finally becomes a serious roadster. More than just a face-lift, some new options and a little bump in power, this Z4 gets a whole new identity. And cute is no longer part of it.

Is It Worth It?
While that amount of money would’ve seemed ridiculous for a 2008 Z4, it somehow seems less objectionable for this recently matriculated Z4 sDrive35i. The engine alone is worth the extra cash, as it grabs your attention the first time you probe its upper ranges. The exhaust note gets angrier and the 7,000-rpm redline arrives suddenly and almost effortlessly, at which point you discover how quickly and seamlessly the seven-speed automated manual shifts gears.

A Quality Cabin
The interior is also a huge leap forward. As with the exterior, the soft and hard shapes and exquisite surfaces coalesce to provide a truly premium environment. Our Ivory White leather-equipped example with glossy black dash was a particularly dramatic combination.

Full Article and More Photos on Edmunds.com

[Photos: BMW AG ]

5 Responses to “Edmunds drives the new BMW Z4: “This roadster is for real””

Jon H says:

March 20, 2009 at 1:13 pm

i am so excitd for this car. I love that twin turbo six more than any other engine on the market, so sily smooth, so much power. I love how BMW has made the 335 coupe basically as fast as the old M3, and edmunds says here that this new z4 35i will be right on target with the old z4 m. fantastic

Carlos Perez says:

March 20, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Any info on the Z4 M???? because if the sdrvie 3.5 have 306 and the “old” z4 M had around 350 Hp soo the new z4 have to about 400 or so Hp so any news about this?

Horatiu B. says:

March 20, 2009 at 2:25 pm

@Carlos Perez: No plans for a Z4M.

Gord says:

March 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm

@Carlos Perez:

If your really interested in one, I suppose you could always contact Hartge and order a Z4 with the S85 V10/ S65 V8.

Of course you would probably have to wait a while before they annouce engine swaps for this new model.

Carlos Perez says:

March 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm

@Horatiu B.:
Not even a supersports M Z4 or something that competes agains audi TT RS??? ot the SLK AMG??