BMW Launches 2014 Z4 Roadster in India at Rs 68.9 lakh

BMW has launched 2014 Z4 Roadster in India at Rs 68.9 lakh and Rs 69.9 lakh for the DPT edition, Ex-Showroom Delhi. 2014 Z4 features include LED daytime running lights in the headlamps, redesigned front bumper, chromed slats in the front, new indicators and fresh 18inch alloy designs.

The 2014 Z4 cabin is located close to the rear axle. Changes on the inside is minor like orange stripe running along the seats and some metallic/glossy detailing in the central console. The iDrive system now gets a folding display and also gets a new audio system with a 14-speaker setup.

BMW is offering the Z4 only in petrol engine option and Z4 uses the same 3.0 litre 6-cylinder engine which churns out 306Bhp and 400Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic box which directs power to the rear wheels.

BMW’s lineup will soon be joined by the 3-Series GT. Back in October, the company had also spoken of spending around Rs 390 crore at its Chennai plant for adding a new assembly line, and take the total capacity to 14,000 units a year. Philipp von Sahr, president of  BMW Group India had said back then, “We will expand our product portfolio by launching a number of products which will include refresh models as well as new introduction. We will add two new products by the next year and also will launch Z4 Roadster in November this year.”

2014 Z4 will be competing with the cars like Mercedes SLK and Porsche Boxster.