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BMW Z4

E852003–2005

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bmw z4 2.5i roadster ↗5-speed manual · 2003–2005Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp184 hpRear-wheel drive
bmw z4 3.0i roadster ↗5-speed manual · 2003–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpRear-wheel drive
bmw z4 3.0i roadster automatic ↗5-speed automatic · 2003–2005Gasoline · 3.0 L · 225 hp225 hpRear-wheel drive
roadster 2.5i ↗5-speed manual · 2005–2005Gasoline · 2.5 L · 184 hp184 hpRear-wheel drive
z4 roadster ↗Automatic (S5) · 2003–2005Premium · 3.0 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
z4 roadster ↗Automatic (S6) · 2003–2004Premium · 2.5 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
z4 roadster ↗Automatic (S5) · 2003–2005Premium · 2.5 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
z4 roadster ↗Manual 6-spd · 2003–2005Premium · 3.0 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
z4 roadster ↗Manual 5-spd · 2003–2005Premium · 2.5 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
z4 roadster ↗Automatic (S6) · 2003–2005Premium · 3.0 LNot listedRear-Wheel Drive
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About this generation

The original BMW Z4 Roadster launched the model line as a two-seat soft-top roadster and reached the U.S. for the 2003 model year. It established the Z4 nameplate after the Z3 and remained the core U.S. Z4 body style through the first generation.

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