BMW Z4 Roadster 2007 review

Step into the BMW Z4 Roadster and you are immediately enveloped in a cabin of sporty exclusivity.

Long bonnet, long wheelbase, short overhangs, the BMW Z4 Roadster has classic roadster proportions, but combines muscle with a style that's all its own.

It all adds up to a roadster that's as thrilling to look at as it is to drive.

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The good thing about the Z4 is that it is not just a boy toy.

From a girl's point of view, the BMW Z4 is just as much a head turner, if not more, when there is a woman behind the wheel.

It is the kind of car you want to rev at the lights, because you can.

It is the kind of car you want to pull up right in front of an exclusive restaurant and parallel park.

It is the kind of car you wish was in your driveway every morning when you walked out.

The standard sports seats feature sculpted side bolsters for optimum support in fast cornering.

The centre console, sports steering wheel and instruments form a harmonious ensemble. And the variety of fascia trim options gives the interior even more individuality.

With its fully automatic remote control roof, the BMW Z4 Roadster will open up on command.

Just press the button and the roof folds in less than 10 seconds, leaving not even a tonneau cover to spoil the aesthetic appeal.

With the roof up, the variable soft-top box means even more space for your luggage, while the scratchproof mineral glass ensures you get a clear view of the cars you've left behind.

The six-cylinder Z4 Roadster models deliver efficient and powerful performance.

The 195kW 3.0si accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds, with the 2.5-litre version not far behind, reaching the 100km/h mark in 6.5 seconds.

Even more impressive is the effortless smoothness with which these aluminium/magnesium engines deliver their power.

Less weight means more agility. That's why the BMW Z4 uses lightweight components for its suspension.

The aluminium front suspension and five-link rear suspension guarantee sporty handling.

The roll bars, springs and dampers are ideally matched to the engine and transmission.

And the wide track, long wheelbase, low centre of gravity and 50:50 weight distribution ensure perfect balance at all times.