2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - Drive Time Review

Drive Time review of the new 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is by auto critic Steve Hammes

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2011
• BMW
• Z4
• sDrive35is
• Drive
• Time
• review
• Steve
• Hammes
• 35is
• launch
• control
• hardtop
• convertible
• roadster
• twin
• turbo
• 7-speed
• dual
• clutch
• DCT

[SammerJammer]

Only z4 that will go 0-60 in under 5?? Check your facts, predominantly the last z4 with a true M engine

[stevehammes]

@SammerJammer Check your facts; there is no longer a Z4 M.

[QuickD34th]

Awesome review ? The car handles awful loosing its rear at once in sudden maneuvers while its steering is not as informative as it should especially at this price range. I have read a dozen reviews and i tested the car myself. I love beemers, but at this price range boxter s is a far superior car. This review is totally useless and i just notice it has 202 views. no wonder.

[stevehammes]

@QuickD34th Hey, glad you found my review helpful! The Boxster S is a fine machine...comparably equipped it costs thousands more. I also parked this Z4 next to one at my local ice cream stand one night and guess which car stole the show? Right; the Z4! Hey, if all you're looking to do is to take one of these cars to the autocross course every weekend than go buy a Boxster S. However, this Z4 produces a more satisfying OVERALL experience.

[colla555]

Is this Karmesinrot Uni (non metallic red)? It looks a bit dark to me.

Or is it Melbourne metallic?

[SammerJammer]

@JIHRA24 Yeah i get what he said i just wanted to make it clear the older model can easily match that if not better it, but thanks for clearing something up i already understood

[SammerJammer]

@stevehammes I'm talking about the E85/E86 chassis not the new ones

[JIHRA24]

@SammerJammer you are fucking stupid, he is talking about the new gen

[Theologist]

Regardless of all the "M" touches...it's still a sad piece of machinery. Supercharged 3.5L engine that gets 0-60 in 4.7 seconds? The 3.2L '06 Z4M engine pulled 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds. And it was naturally aspirated. And from watching the video, the suspension on this Z4 is far too soft. They may have given the car an M appearance...but it's far from it, in terms of performance. May as well buy an STI.

[PRINCEofPECICA]

This car is better and more beautiful than the Audi TT roadster...but the old Audi TT is more beautiful than both! :)

[FalkensMaze89]

MUST WAIT AN HOUR BETWEEN LAUNCHES....WAAAAAAACK

[JAAPJXBIT]

Im looking into purchasing this car i cant wait! :D

[highlyporsche]

I love porsches and I drive a porsche as well. My first car was the 1st gen. z4 and I loved it but I gotta say, this new z4 especially the 35is is very attractive to me and I'm thinking of purchasing one soon in black. =)

[kangaroopandaful]

awesome looking car.