2013 BMW Z4 Roadster LCI (E89) sDrive20i 8AT (184 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The second generation of the Z4 was introduced in 2009 and it was followed by a mid-life cycle impulse (LCI) in 2013. Along with some aesthetic changes, a new engine was introduced, while the other existing ones were upgraded to Euro 6 pollution norms.

The Z-series of the German car-maker was launched in the mid-’80s with the Z1 roadster. It was followed by the Z3 and the mighty Z8. In 2002, the first generation of the Z4 was launched. The second generation for the Z4 was introduced in 2009, followed by the LCI in 2013. The Z4 E89 was offered with the retractable hard-top and eliminated the coupe version, which was available on its predecessor. After the 2013 model, all engine versions featured turbocharged units.

From the outside, the striking view was at the front, where the headlights were fitted with LED instead of regular light bulbs. The Z4 was offered exclusively with a retractable hard-top, which helped the buyers who didn’t want their canvas top sitting with other parts under the trunk lid.

Inside, the 2013 Z4 received high-gloss black surrounds for the central air vents and the iDrive control system’s folding Control Display, which was offered as part of the optional navigation system. The BMW Z4 sDrive28i, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, and BMW Z4 sDrive35is were offered with Kansas leather trim.

For the 2013 model, BMW added the sDrive18i version, which used the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. It was offered as standard with a 6-speed manual.