2009 BMW Z4 Roadster Preview Bartlesville OK

BMW’s all-new, third-generation roadster in Bartlesville debuts at the North American International Auto Show with a new retractable hardtop convertible roof, available twin-turbo 6-cylinder powerplant, and an optional dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission.

Local Companies

Honda Automobiles of Bartlesville
(918) 333-3333
231 NE Washington Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Ford Rent-A-Car System
(918) 333-0900
1901 SE Washington Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Doenges Toyota
(918) 333-0900
1901 SE Washington Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Land Transportation
(918) 436-1923
601 Fuller Ave
Pocola, OK
Gene Smith Chev Buick Pontiac Cadillac GMC
(580) 225-0132
E Highway 66
Elk City, OK
Oakley Pontiac-Buick Oakley Jeep
(918) 336-3000
322 SE Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Sixty Six Auto Sales
(918) 337-7654
501 S Johnstone Ave
Bartlesville, OK
Oakley Pontiac-Buick-Jeep
(918) 336-3000
322 SE Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Mark Roberts Motors Inc
(918) 333-3333
231 NE Washington Blvd
Bartlesville, OK
Harvey's Chevrolet-Cadillac-GMC
(405) 275-0406
3303 N Harrison St
Shawnee, OK


Critical Knowledge:

  • Retractable hardtop convertible
  • Replaces both the previous-generation Z4 Roadster and Z4 Coupe
  • Enhanced interior room
  • Includes iDrive as standard equipment
  • Rear-wheel drive with a 50/50 weight distribution
  • Choice of two 6-cylinder powerplants
  • Optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission

Introduction
The first popular modern incarnation of BMW ’s roadster appeared as the Z3 in 1996 (the Z8 was a hand-built, limited-production vehicle which had appeared a few years earlier). While open motoring was a new experience to mainstream BMW buyers, the 2-seat droptop was offered with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that did little to stir the soul. Several larger engines appeared in subsequent years (including an M Roadster in 1998), and a fixed-roof Coupe joined the lineup in 1999. Both Z3 models were replaced by the all-new Z4 Roadster/Coupe models in 2003 and 2006 , respectively. Larger, stronger and more refined than their predecessors, BMW’s Z4 models were offered with a choice of 6-cylinder powerplants and manual, automatic or Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) transmissions.

The 2009 model year marks a significant change in BMW’s Z4 lineup with the debut of an all-new model at the North American International Auto Show. It is a retractable hardtop convertible—a first for BMW’s roadster. The new roof allows the redesigned 2009 Z4 Roadster to effectively replace both the convertible and coupe models from the previous generation.

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