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      01-11-2011, 12:54 PM   #1
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Post Reports: Base Z4 to get 4-cylinder Turbo to Replace 6-cyl for 174 and 235hp models

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Base Z4 to get 4-cylinder Turbos Good For 174hp and 235hp
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Automobile has just some interesting news on the base Z4 which corroborates a recent report from a ZPOST member. If these reports are correct, the base BMW Z4 will soon be powered by two turbo 4-cylinder variants (sDrive20i and 28i) instead of the current naturally aspirated inline 6-cylinder. This would not come as a huge surprise as recent rhetoric from BMW has pointed to the likely use of turbo 4-cylinder engines in future BMW base models (i.e. next generation F30 3-series), especially with improvements in forced induction technology and the overall goal of increasing efficiency throughout its entire fleet.

The exact tweet states "BMW new 4-cyl coming this year in Z4 roadster. Replaces nat asp 6, so at least 200 hp." According to the info below from a ZPOST member, the two new 2.0L engines will output 174hp and 235hp.

Automobile's tweet corroborates what a ZPOST member recently reported:
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On a German forum, a message was posted that states the N52 engine will be replaced by a 2.0 liter turbo engine (130Kw and 175Kw). These new model updates will be called sDrive20i and 28i. According this post also the 35i will get an engine update. I guess some exterior changes will also be part of the new model.

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