STUD or DUD: Is BMW's Upgraded Z4 Shaken, Not Stirred?

If you thought that BMW's Z4 was a bit too much of a hairdresser's car, your opinion may change right about NOW.

As a grandchild to the one that started it all, the Z3, small roadster convertibles have never received that much respect. For whatever reason, they always seem to get chalked up as being "too femme." If the M models of the past, specifically the M Roadster and Z4 M, did not cut the mustard for you, this certainly should.

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2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Press Release, Full Details HERE

For 2011, BMW has announced today that they will be producing an upgraded version of the sDrive35i, the sDrive35is. That one little "s" can make a big difference, just about as much as hitting the "sport" button in the latest Z4 -- it is as though the Z4 turns into the Hulk.

Although the current sDrive35i produces a substantial amount of power, the upgraded version will increase it to 335-horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. But, there is a catch. An electronically-controlled overboost function will allow for another 37 lb-ft, rounding out the number to 369 torques.

Another big highlight is the new, adaptive M Suspension, which lowers the Z nearly .4 inches. By creating a more aggressive stance, you can bet this update will make the Z4 an even more capable carver in the corners.

These updates raise a question:

1) Does this eliminate the possibility of a Z4 M?


What do YOU think? Let us know in the comments below.

For the FULL DETAILS and the press release, click here:

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Press Release, Full Details HERE


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