BMW Z4 (E85)
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The first generation of the BMW Z4 consists of the BMW E85 (roadster version) and BMW E86 (coupe version) sports cars. The E85/E86 generation was produced from 2002 to 2008. The E85/E86 replaced the Z3 and is the third model in the BMW Z Series. Initial models were in the roadster (E85) body style, with the coupé (E86) body style being added in 2006. In February 2009, the BMW Z4 (E89) began production as the successor to the E85/E86.
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BMW Z4 (E85/E86) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | July 2002 – December 2008 |
Model years | 2003–2008 |
Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) |
Designer | Anders Warming (E85)[1] Thomas Sycha (E86)[2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Related | BMW 3 Series (E46) BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98.2 in) |
Length | 4,090 mm (161.0 in) |
Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW Z3 |
Successor | BMW Z4 (E89) |
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As per the Z3, the E85/E86 was manufactured solely in Greer, South Carolina. The M model, the Z4 M, is powered by the S54 straight-six engine.