Some of you that follow united states of america on Twitter might already know that yesterday I received our short-term BMW Z4 loaner, more exactly, the powerful sDrive35i model. The new roadster will sit down in my garage for a week or then, giving me the opportunity to drive information technology around and eventually, write that long review as I have washed in the by.

Just this time, I decided to do something unlike and more interesting, and so rather than waiting a full week before publishing my Z4 review, I volition give you daily reports on my feel behind the BMW Z4.

The Z4 I'1000 driving this week is the high-end sDrive35i model powered by the multiple honor-winning 3.0 liter twin-turbo engine which outputs 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque at but i,400 rpm. Unusual only highly appreciated, the Z4 came with a manual transmission and that has made my feel even more than interesting. The Z4 35i likewise came equipped with Premium and Sport Package, along with Coral Reddish leather interior which matches perfectly the stunning Alpina White pigment.

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Oh…some of yous that might not know, the Z4 sDrive35i weights 3,450 and you will see afterwards on why this was important to mention.

So yesterday, it was a great twenty-four hours in Chicago, a tad hot some might say – 90F(32 Celsius) – but in my opinion, perfect day to take out a roadster and relish the summer. With the top downwards, I decided to cruise down the Lake Michigan shore to notice a skillful spot for the photoshoot session. I do know past now how much yous enjoy our BMW photos, so I had to go along the tradition going.

From the moment I received the car, I started request myself: "What could exist the all-time scenery to really capture the Z4 spirit?" The beach, ocean….okay, we don't have any sea here in the Midwest, but we practise have the beautiful Lake Michigan. Later that dark, I decided to take the Z4 in the Chicago Downtown area and this fourth dimension, capture the roadster against the beautiful architecture of a large metropolis.

I won't mail all the photos today, only the concluding Z4 photo gallery is the all-time we take made and then far.

Now back to the car since that's what nosotros intendance the about, right? Well, let me start by saying that a roadster has never been on my Top iii list of BMWs I would purchase, generally because of the long winters we have here and the lack of a hardtop. But boy, have things changed at present? While the winter is however long in the Midwest, the new redesigned and re-engineered 2009 BMW Z4 comes with the much needed hardtop. Sure, some of yous that alive in sunny and all-year circular warm areas might take loved the soft top and less weight added to your roadster, but truth is that many people are seeing the hardtops on a convertible/roadster as a plus when it comes to final purchasing decision.

Fifty-fifty though I spent merely a day with the car now, this roadster might actually move up to that top 3 I've mentioned earlier, but nosotros'll requite it some time and see how it handles itself as a daily driver, among other roles it might play when it comes to owning only one car.

I won't get into all the design details now, the full review will drill down to every detail, but the new Z4's design lines are a pace forwards compared to the previous generation. From the more than aggressive front-cease and sportier dorsum, to the dynamic trunk creases and flame surfacing, the Z4 has brought itself dorsum into the Roadster game where "players" like Mercedes SLK, Porsche Boxter or Audi TT were disputing the crown of the all-time roadster.

The interior design is one of the best I have seen in a BMW and so far, of course, less luxurious and pretentious equally the new vii or 5 GT, but without a dubiousness the best in any sporty BMW out in that location. One time again, information technology is worth mentioning that Nadya Arnaout, Z4 interior design, has done it again – she has besides designed the interior of the CS Concept. More on this later as well, but believe me, the Z4 interior photos will prove you exactly what I mean.

Performance…..my favorite expanse. I wouldn't say that I'm an aggressive nor a racing driver, just boy….do I enjoy to button my bimmers to the limit? Coming from the 335i, I expected the twin-turbo Z4 to be equally fast or even faster than my 3er sedan and I wasn't incorrect. Sitting lower than my 335i and having a more aerodynamic  bodystyle, the Z4 impressed with its performance and handling. Add together to this the manual transmission and the Sport+ mode I was driving in and yous can at least imagine what the experience was.

So, let's stop here since I don't want to give it all away and I will be back with more updates these upcoming days where I will share with you my feel behind the wheel of the new 2009 BMW Z4.