The model - the Z4 M - is powered by the straight-six engine. Which is actually a bit of a disappointment because at the same time it lacks the scalpel sharp responses of the Cayman. The stiffer shell has also enabled the M division's white coats to quicken the steering ratio, and the spring and damper settings are different. Or at the other end of the scale there's the Nissan 350Z, which sounds great, drifts as well and costs £15k less. Ripping off shifts at 8000 rpm in the M Roadster is an empowering experience. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. Statistically speaking, the results are dramatic: delivering 330 horsepower at a high-revving 7900 rpm, the internally designated S54 engine propels the 3200-pound Roadster to 60 mph in just 4.
You have found an E46 M3 for sale. Borrowed from the M3, yet putting out three less horsepower due to more constrictive space for the exhaust, the M Roadster's S54 inline-six mill not only produces 330 horsepower at 7900 rpm, but also plays mechanical notes so pleasing you'll want to put the sweet song of successive redline shifts on repeat mode. Your humble servant, less trained in competition, also finds the Porsche more fun around GingerMan. Should you choose to switch off the stability control, the chassis will never surprise or commit any embarrassing faux pas. There's a legendary character with those two personalities, and he went by the name Superman. Electronics play their role too.
We spent a day with the post-op Z4 M roadster in the south of Spain, and we can report that the surgery has been a success. Initial models consisted of the roadster body style powered by a 2. But it's worth every penny of that premium for the extra precision. With this system's vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist, it is notable for its combination of reduced driver effort in parking and at low vehicle speeds, and good road feel at higher driving speeds. Wheels and tires: ultimate style and grip.
Also, the M exhaust system's bulk precludes a spare tire. Like the M3s, the Roadster comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. The M logo appears again here, on the left side of the trunklid. The tradition of sports-car automaking in recent history has been to turn out a roadster, wait until sales slip, then produce a hardtop to pick up the slack. Standard, for example, is the fully automatic softtop, which comes in a choice of three colors and includes an interior lining for enhanced weather protection. It is unlikely that clearance will ever require adjustment, but if so it is done with shims tiny metal discs of various thickness without removing the camshafts.
SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. In this intimate cabin for two, M also means luxury In its interior design, the Coupe adopts the primary design themes and materials of the Z4 M Roadster. Admittedly, there is a great deal of excited styling, flame surfacing, and what-not crammed into its diminutive 161. Archived from on 8 July 2013. Drivers tend to find one or the other setting more to their liking, or choose them according to driving conditions or mood. But look more closely and there are plenty of interesting bits, especially if you're standing behind or above the car.
The M logo appears again here, on the left side of the hatch lid. We expect the 330-hp roadster will accelerate from 0 to 60 in about 4. We all agree that the E46 generation M3 is a and a future collectible, but listen to this hypothetical scenario. The first-generation Z4 coupes were definitely not high volume sellers. Porsche's Cayman S, which is 0. Each header is a single piece, thus not welded-up as are most headers. Cross-drilling, visible through the wheels, enhances heat dissipation beyond that provided by the rotors' internal ventilation, further increasing the brakes' resistance to fade, improving braking effectiveness in wet weather and reducing unsprung weight.
It is characterized by round, flowing lines. I'd bet there's more than one happy coupe owner who got it for mid-thirties money. There's been a lot of talk about this being the reincarnation of the True, it's a lot less confrontational in its appearance than the 'bread van' original, but this Z4-based coupé follows the same formula: fixed hard roof, more power, and more serious suspension and steering settings. We still remember with fondness the last-generation M coupe, even though in silhouette it looked like a low-top boot. Electronics play their role too. Also adding cooling efficiency is a ring thermostat, which imposes less resistance to coolant flow than a conventional plate thermostat. Even the transitional response of the electronic engine controls is altered to suit.
We were so impressed the car still look as new. If you're thinking of slipping into something black to mourn the three-horse loss, this would be a good time to point out that the engine has roughly 200 fewer pounds to deal with here than it does in the M3 coupe. If you've ever sat in a Z4, the M version will be immediately familiar. The car was powered by a detuned version of the V8 engine from the. In Sport, selected via a console switch, the ratio of throttle opening to pedal movement is increased so that apparent engine response is even quicker. Do all your braking in a straight line, and the Cayman S will take a neutral set that can only be upset by a quick lift or quick stab of the throttle. Some reviewers have criticised the for being too harsh, and observed excessive from the rear suspension.
The road holding, measured at 0. Shift quality is satisfying, if a tad rubbery, and never impeded maximizing the horsepower. The coupe's rear bumper is distinct from the Roadster's in M and non-M versions and has a diffuser with cutouts for four exhaust tips. The rest pretty much stays the same. To achieve this, the engineers developed a pump with 3-dimensionally contoured vanes.
Of course, the interior bit that really adds spice is the 9000-rpm tachometer scale, which, as in the M3, sports a variable warning segment that adjusts the redline according to engine temp. This is an elaborate, costly construction that cuts unsprung weight and eliminates rotor deformation under hard-braking, high-heat conditions. The Roadster S was available outside North America unlike the V8 Roadster of 2001 and was produced for two years 2004 to 2005 before production was halted due to stricter emission regulations stopping engine supplies. The engine makes incredibly smooth power through a slick-shifting six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. All registered in England and Wales.