BMW Z4 facts for kids

The BMW Z4 is a cool sportscar made by the German company BMW. It's a special type of car called a rear-wheel drive vehicle, which means the engine sends power to the back wheels. The Z4 is part of a family of BMW sports cars called "roadsters," like the older BMW Z1, BMW 507, BMW Z8, and BMW Z3. The Z4 actually took the place of the BMW Z3, which came out in 1995.

The first BMW Z4 cars started being made in 2002. They were built in Greer, South Carolina, in the United States. You could get the Z4 as a "roadster" (a convertible with a soft top) or a "coupe" (a car with a fixed roof).

Design and Features

When the Z4 was designed, it was made a bit bigger than the Z3. It had a longer and wider "wheelbase," which is the distance between the front and back wheels. This often helps a car feel more stable.

The car's "suspension" was also made stronger. The suspension is the system of springs and shock absorbers that connects the wheels to the car. A stiffer suspension helps the car handle better, especially when turning. The Z4 also came with a special "sport package" that made the steering feel more direct and responsive.

When the BMW Z4 first came out, it won the "Design of the Year Award" from Automobile magazine.

Second Generation

In 2009, BMW started making the second version of the Z4. These newer cars were built in Regensburg, Germany. The second-generation Z4 was special because it had a "retractable hardtop." This means its roof was made of metal and could fold down into the car's trunk, turning it from a coupe into a roadster with the push of a button! In 2009, this new BMW Z4 also won the Red Dot Design Award for its great design.

Images for kids

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  BMW Z1

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  BMW Z3 Roadster

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  BMW Z8

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  BMW Z4 Coupé

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  BMW Z4

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  BMW Z4

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  1999 BMW Z9 Concept

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In Spanish: BMW Z4 para niños