It's good value too, as far as sports cars go. The inevitable comparison will be to Porsche's Cayman. Most people I've talked to are convinced the Cayman S is the more balanced of the two. But if it was my money, I know which one I'd choose. The M is more powerful, runs to 60 mph from standstill two-tenths of a second quicker, and it costs about $8,000 less, base. No joke. The M also comes with things conspicuously absent on the Cayman S, like a limited-slip differential. And I'm not so convinced the Porsche is faster simply because it's mid-engined. Get a guy who knows what he's doing behind the wheel of the M, and it'll be just as fast. If not faster.
I'm betting on faster. But that's just me.
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe
*Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
*Engine
3.2-liter in-line six, dohc, 24-valve
*Transmission
Six-speed manual
*Performance
Peak Power: 330 hp @ 7900 rpmPeak Torque: 262 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm0-60 mph: 4.9 sec.Top Speed: 155 mph (limited)Fuel Economy: 16 city/24 hwy
Base Price: $50,100
Price as Equipped: $57,500
Options: Titanium Silver Metallic paint: $475; Premium Package: $2,850; heated front seats: $500; navigation system: $1,800