Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, 300-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with aluminum engine block, TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct injection, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronic throttle control
Brake Energy Regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power6-speed manual transmission
Handling and braking
Driving Dynamics Control with comfort, sport and sport+ modesDynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
High-rigidity body/chassis unit with aluminum hoodAluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension
Central Link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse linksVehicle-speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering with Servotronic power assist
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ventilated front and rearFront and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Exterior and aerodynamics
Turbine (Style 292) light alloy wheels, 17 x 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 rear and 225/45 front, 255/40 rear run-flat performance tires1Tire Pressure Monitor
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-levelingRetractable hardtop
Heated external mirrorsWhite side-turn indicator lenses
Heated glass rear window
Interior seating and trim
8-way power seats with driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positionsKansas Leather upholstery2
Brushed Aluminum interior trimFloormats
Comfort and convenience
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settingsVehicle & Key Memory
Welcome lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, and actuation from remote controlGlove compartment; storage space in doors and behind seats
Dual power external mirrorsThrough-loading system
Center armrestRain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
2 cupholders in the center console beneath the center armrest, plus a clip-in cupholder on the center consoleElectric interior trunk release
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)3Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (if equipped with compatible Bluetooth phone3) and phonebook downloading capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)
Dynamic Cruise ControlLCD main and trip odometers
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout4-function on-board computer
Outside temperature displayPower windows with "one-touch" push-pull open/close for driver
Audio
Anti-theft AM/FM/CD audio system with Radio Data System and MP3 capabilitiesAuxiliary audio input adapter for portable music players
iPod® and USB adapterSatellite radio preparation
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception
Safety and security
Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint SystemBMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
Automatic safety-belt pretensionersActive Knee Protection
Side-impact airbagsMechanism for disabling the deployment of the front, knee and passenger's-side airbag; includes indicator light (see your BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Manual for further details)
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)Rollover Protection System
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking and interior locking switchCoded Driveaway Protection
Adaptive BrakelightsCrash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service® (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)