2012 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

At a Glance

Pricing $48,650 - $64,200
Drive Types RWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 3.0l I6 T
Transmissions A8, M6, SM7
Fuel Economy 17-24 (city), 24-34 (highway)

The Z4 is a small rear-wheel-drive convertible with seating for two. Now in its third generation, the Z4 wears more refined styling and offers a slick hardtop convertible to broaden its appeal. The Z4 sDrive28i features an inline four cylinder engines rated at 240-bhp mated to six-speed manual and eight speed automatic transmissions. The higher performance sDrive35i model features a turbocharged 3.0L six rated at 300-bhp and offers a 7-speed sequential manual in lieu of standard automatic transmission. The Z4 Roadster is manufactured in the U.S. in South Carolina.

What Changed:

A new sDrive28i model replaces last year's sDrive30i. The new model is powered by a 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive28i 2.0l I4 T (240-bhp) M6 RWD $48,650
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive28i 2.0l I4 T (240-bhp) A8 RWD $48,650
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive28i Leather 2.0l I4 T (240-bhp) M6 RWD $49,900
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive28i Leather 2.0l I4 T (240-bhp) A8 RWD $49,900
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive35i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) M6 RWD $55,150
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive35i 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp) SM7 RWD $55,600
Z4 Roadster Z4 sDrive35is 3.0l I6 T (335-bhp) SM7 RWD $64,200