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BMW has again underlined its powertrain prowess with
the debut of a new TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW Z4 range.
Available in two outputs, 180 kW and 135 kW, the powerplant reflects a new era in BMW engine
development utilising advanced turbo-charging technology to maximise both power and fuel
economy.
Codenamed N20, it features a twin-scroll turbocharger with VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS and High
Precision Injection.
Spearheading the new four-cylinder turbo range is the 180 kW TwinPower Turbo Z4 sDrive28i.
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It sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (0.1 seconds quicker than the naturally
aspirated predecessor Z4 sDrive30i) thanks to a 13 per cent increase in torque (from 310 to 350
Nm).
Fuel consumption reduces by 21 per cent, improving from 8.5 litres per 100 km to 6.7 litres.
This not only provides a direct customer benefit, but also positions the new Z4 sDrive28i easily
below the federal government’s fuel efficient luxury car tax threshold.
As a consequence, BMW has been able to significantly improve the customer value offered by the
Z4 sDrive28i with a price of $89,400*, compared to $98,700* for the predecessor Z4 sDrive30i.
The switch from six to turbocharged 4-cylinder engine has endowed the Z4 sDrive28i with the
combination of remarkable performance and price below $90,000*.
For the new Z4 sDrive20i, a turbo-charged four-cylinder engine replaces the previous
naturally-aspirated six-cylinder engine in the Z4 sDrive23i.
Delivering 135 kW and 270 Nm, the new engine reduces fuel consumption by 1.8 litres to 6.7
litres per 100 kilometres.
The Z4 sDrive20i also slips in below the fuel efficient luxury car tax threshold and is priced
from $76,900*, compared to $86,200* for the outgoing Z4 sDrive23i.
This represents a new entry price point for the BMW Z4 Roadster in Australia.
In order to harmonise prices across the range, BMW has also announced new retail prices for the
Z4 sDrive35i ($107,500*) and flagship Z4 sDrive35is ($120,500*).
In addition to the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the Z4 sDrive20i and Z4 sDrive28i will
also be available with the new 8-speed automatic transmission.
Offering fast, smooth gear changes and excellent fuel efficiency, the new transmission also
includes unidirectional gearshift paddles (utilising M shift logic).
The new BMW Z4 sDrive20i and Z4 sDrive28i will be available in Australian showrooms in November
this year, whilst revised prices for the Z4 sDrive35i and Z4 sDrive35is are effective immediately.
Manufacturer’s List Prices*:
Z4 sDrive20i: $76,900*
Z4 sDrive28i: $89,400*
Z4 sDrive35i: $107,500*
Z4 sDrive35is: $120,500*
NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory
charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are
subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.
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