2012 BMW Z4

2012 BMW Z4. Green is the new big. And for BMW wants to dispel the notion that more cylinders always equals more output, more output should equate to lower fuel efficiency. To deliver the message in real terms, which introduced a new 4-cylinder turbo engine in the lineup Z4 roadster in 2012 the United States.

While there may be no model BMW that the company’s glorious 3.0-liter inline-six can not drive, nothing says that the engine should propel every BMW. Engine downsizing has led the brand to develop a new family of four cylinder engines, a turbocharged version that is ready to replace the naturally aspirated 3.0 liters in some US-bound models.

Code name of the N20, the new 2.0-liter twin-scroll single turbocharged 4-cylinder engine replaces the normally aspirated six-cylinder Z4. Although rated at 240 horsepower (6 percent less power compared to six), forced-induction four-banger comes out on top with 260 lb-ft of torque (18 percent more than the six). With direct injection and BMW’s Valvetronic on the admission, the company attached the TwinPower nickname for this type of engine configuration. Weighing 22 pounds lighter, and with those two cylinders lopped off, the N20 helps make the 2012 BMW Z4 a more balanced less weight hanging on the front and closer to the center of gravity of the car. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, the turbo four-cylinder Z4 can run at 60 mph from a dead stop in 5.5 seconds, 0.1 seconds. faster than the normally aspirated 6-cylinder. Of note, there is also a no-cost option to order flat BMW 8-speed automatic with the N20 engine.

The latest BMW models do it on our backs, with only four cylinders were the original Z3 and 318ti loved. If sneaking the new engine under the bonnet of the Z4 looks over heresy, keep in mind that close to the Porsche Boxster also should come with a four-banger, and Mercedes-Benz SLK is only revealed in 2012 will offer a turbocharged 1.8 liter four next spring.

In our recent drive from Los Angeles to the beautiful central coast of California in Monterey, the Z4 was impressive N20. With many turbo engines, the exhaust note tends to be stuffy. But this was not the case for this turbo-4. He had a nice low-end growl that was amazing. And the bump in torque also corresponded to the engine sound more aggressive. Turning 5000 rpm, you can begin to feel and hear the roughness of the engine due to running 4-cylinder steam and need to work harder to keep. Equipped with the M Sport package, which includes Adaptive M Suspension, M aerodynamic body package and 18-in. alloy wheels and tires, the 2012 BMW Z4 traced the curvy mountains and coast with confidence. The gearbox 8-speed automatic was responsive to driver input, obediently dropping a gear to pass or upshifting at redline.