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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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Wasted a BMW Z4

I know I should stick with picking on someone a little bigger like Z06's, but it was still fun and that guy wanted to run!
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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z4? what kinda numbers they puttin out?

if your like me...i'll race anything that tries to pass me

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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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I saw one on campus yesterday. They look bad *** imo.

Not sure on their numbers tho...
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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Good kill......I think.

Im like josh, I'll use any excuse to get on it. Even if its a GEO storm.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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Found some info.....

There are two models of Z4 Roadster: the 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i and the BMW Z4 3.0i. The difference is mostly about the engine choices but there are slight enhancements to the trim level with the more powerful, upper grade 3.0i.

Performance
The two engines that really set these two models apart are both V6 with power to spare. The first, on the 2.5-liter, is an inline V6 that produces 184 hp at 5500 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3500. It comes teamed with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. These combinations achieve 20/28 mpg (city/hwy) and 21/28 mpg, respectively.

The 3.0-liter V6, predictably in the Z4 3.0i, has 225 hp at 5900 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500. This one comes standard with a 5-speed automatic transmission but it can be coupled with a higher-cost, close ratio, sport-tuned 6-speed manual. This model is able to achieve 20/28 mpg and 21/29 mpg (city/hwy), respectively.


So if it was the 3.0...your lookin at a low 14. second car.

Automobile Magazine
3.0 L, I-6, 6 Speed Manual
Top Speed 155.00 mph (Electronically Limited)
1/4 Mile 14.40 sec
0-60 5.80 sec
70-0 Braking 155.00 ft

Car and Driver Magazine
3.0 L, I-6, 6 Speed Manual
Skidpad 0.91 g
Top Speed 151.00 mph (Drag Limited)
1/4 Mile 14.20 sec
0-50 4.10 sec
0-60 5.40 sec
0-70 7.50 sec
70-0 Braking 161.00 ft

Manufacturer Data
Test 1 - 3.0 L, I-6, 5 Speed Automatic
Top Speed 152.00 mph (Electronically Limited)
CD (drag coefficient) 0.35

Test 2 - 3.0 L, I-6, 6 Speed Manual
Top Speed 155.00 mph (Electronically Limited)
0-60 5.90 sec
CD (drag coefficient) 0.35

Motor Trend Magazine
3.0 L, I-6, 6 Speed Manual
Skidpad 0.95 g (200-ft. Skidpad)
60-0 Braking 109.00 ft
60 mph 72.00 dBA (Top and windows up)
Slalom 70.30 mph (600-ft. Slalom)
1/4 Mile 14.11 sec
0-60 5.50 sec
0-60 6.00 sec (Estimated)




So yah....not too bad of a kill. Enjoyable, im sure.
:lala:

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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It wasn't really any competition at all, but it was still fun! I even gave him a head start before I launched!
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Ahhhh! Its not a V6! (sorry owned a bmw and still love em, just can't afford one at this point) It is an Inline slant 6. Man that one common error burns me. Even though i am in the camaro now, it still bothers me. Oh well, nice kill and all. Just get it right I6, not V6.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Heh...

I wasted one pretty bad a long time ago in my 84', some old dude who thought his new ride was the bomb. He must heve felt pretty stupid when his wife asked him why he couldn't beat me. We raced twice, second time I gave him a head start and still wooped on him.

Car and Driver rates the car at a 14.4 quarter.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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They didnt make Z4's along time ago. Also, the Z4 is faster than a Z3 which you probably raced. Either way, those cars are terds! It wasnt even really a race!

The best race I had so far was a red light race against an '02 Z06. I had him by 3 - 4 cars when I shut it down at ~120 mph or so.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by prOject-IrOc


the 2.5-liter, is an inline V6

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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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OK....

Originally posted by 1bad91Z
They didnt make Z4's along time ago. Also, the Z4 is faster than a Z3 which you probably raced. Either way, those cars are terds! It wasnt even really a race!

The best race I had so far was a red light race against an '02 Z06. I had him by 3 - 4 cars when I shut it down at ~120 mph or so.
It was NOT a Z3.

A long time ago means not yesterday or the day before. I raced it like 7 or 8 months ago. And yes they did have them then.

I raced the 3.0 version as the emblem on the front fender stated.

Don't go telling people what they did and didn't race like you are the know-all guru or something. Some of us know what we freakin' raced and are not morons.

I looked up the specs on the internet when I came home because I thought they were faster and he should have smoked me, but I guess they are all for looks.

Good for you on the Z06. I wish I could race you in my Trans Am....new vettes are my most sought after prey...and I kill them.
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