If you are regular in our blog, we had covered you on the BMW Z4 launch in Kuala Lumpur. Well to be frank, we do not have the chance to test drive wildly and review the car like Jeremy Clarkson. So, we can’t give any solid comment and comparisons between the Z4 and its range except for some brief comments.

In the latest episode of Top Gear UK, Z4 is reviewed to be softer, heavier and more stylish than its predecessor, while the 370Z is harder, lighter and more fancy exterior than 350Z. The 370Z is a coupe and the Z4 has a stow-able aluminum roof. The BMW is a genuine luxury car offering, while the 370Z is more like a Japanese’s Porsche.

However, the two vehicles having similar overall dimensions and performance. Top Gear took this two coupes against each another on the test track. Well, its obviously the Japanese’s Porsche have the better lap time compare to the Z4 which is more focused on luxury and styling.

Check out the video by Jeremy Clarkson that comparing the new BMW Z4 against the

Nissan 370Z from this week Top Gear UK.

At Down Under, the BMW has been left in a spin after its new “artistic” TV ad was banned for encouraging reckless and irresponsible driving.

The Herald Sun reports Australia’s advertising watchdog outlawed the ad for a BMW convertible because driving stunts shown in the clip would break Australian road rule laws.

The ad features the BMW Z4 coupe creating a giant artwork in a warehouse by driving with painted tyres, and includes the vehicle spinning its wheels and skidding. The watchdog banned the ad on the basis it depicted illegal driving. As the bureau’s judgment concluded and said that, “The board noted that the advertisement does depict in a number of places the driver intentionally allowing the wheels of the car to lose traction and perform … a four-wheel drift”.

Check out the TV Ads, and see what’s the matter with it ?!?

The above clip, which has been used around the world, was made by artist Robin Rhode and famed film director Ridley Scott’s son, Jake.

BMW Malaysia has partnered with Valiram Group as their fashion partner for the launch of the BMW Z4. There was a fashion show by Valiram Group displaying products from Jimmy Choo, Tumi and Shanghai Tang. We captured plenty of photos during this section of the event and uploaded to our Gallery.We can’t  display 109 photos in one post therefore, to view the hot models. Click here to go direct to our gallery.

 

Our Favourite Model of the Night.

 

Click here to view 109 photos from the fashion show at BMW Z4 Launch

 

Aside from attending the grand BMW Z4 Malaysia Launch in Pavillion Kuala Lumpur, we’ve scan in some actual leaflets for those who can’t wait to see what’s on the official spec sheet in the showrooms.

 

The price of the BMW Z4 as following,

 

BMW Z4 sDrive23i – RM 411,800 w/o insurance

 

BMW Z4 sDrive35i – RM 558,800 w/o insurance

 

There’s a few optional BMW Z4 Accessories that offered to the Z4. Such as, Carbon Front Splitter, illuminated door entry strips and more.See it in our gallery.

 

Click Here to view the BMW Z4 Leaflet in Our Gallery

Click here to download the HIGH resolution BMW Z4 Leaflet in pdf format.

 

 

Did you know that? A South African Performane Artist named Robin Rhode taken the BMW Z4 into a 300hp PAINT BRUSH!

 

Is it sounds artistic or dreamatic? Let us clear your doubt in this post. Before I begin writing this article, I would like to express our appreciation for the invitation and the support to us! Anyway, our passionate FastMotoring crew are exclusively invited to grand launch of BMW Z4 in Malaysia at Pavilion KL.

 

BMW’s two-seat roadster is redesigned for 2009 with a first-time, power-fold hardtop, more power, and new fuel-saving features. It’s a successor to the original Z3 and is the BMW’s only two-seat sports car. It features traditional characteristics such as a front-engine/rear-drive layout, a hunkered-down stance, a long hood and rearward positioning of driver and passenger.

 

 

The E89 BMW Z4 is now here in Malaysia as 2009 model, this roadster shares its basic platform with the BMW’s latest 3-Series. BMW Malaysia offered in two grade – the sDrive23i and the sDrive35i. For your better understanding, the BMW “sDrive” badge indicates the model is a rear-wheel-drive variant. Which similar to “xDrive” which indicates all-wheel drive like the X6 xDrive35i.

 

 

 

 

I think the BMW has developed a few fuel-saving tricks that possible making this roadster a better fit for suddenly difficult times due to the world economy tanked. Therefore, the BMW Z4 sDrive23i is introduced with a naturally-aspirated 2.5 litre 6 cylinders engine. This sDrive23i generates the a maximum output of 204hp @ 6,400rpm and 250Nm of torque @ 2,750rpm. The engine on the sDrive23i team with a 6-speed sports automatic transmission with gearshit paddles on the steering wheel. With such specification and amazing torque that generates from a 2.5 litre engine, this car takes 7.3 seconds for acceleration from a standstill to 100km/h and a top speed of 239km/h. Anyway, I would expect this Z4 sDrive23i is reasonable to drive around the city and great enough to deliver the feel of a sexy roadster.

 

 

For those who is facing a ‘midlife crisis’ which wanted a hot performance car, the sDrive35i is the car that specially for you. This model is powered by High Precision Injection 3.0 litre Twin Turbo 6 cylinders engine with outputs of 306hp @ 5,800rpm and 400Nm of torque in between 1,300rpm to 5,000rpm. Awesome engines needs a awesome transmission, a 7-speed double clutch transmission with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel is fitted to this model. The double-clutch system are similar to the VW group’s DSG system, which cogs are swapped quicker than the blink of an eye that making the car accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h with only 5.1 seconds. Comparing the top speed with the BMW Z4 sDrive23i, the Z4 sDrive35i does a little faster which has the top speed of 250km/h.

 

If you are fans of BMW cars, probably you know that all the new BMW cars in Malaysia are now standard with BMW Service + Repair Inclusive. This covers the cost of maintaining, servicing or repairing any wear-and-ear for three (3) years or 60,000km. Of course, the Z4 is not exceptional.

 

 

Price effective from 19 June 2009 and only applicable in Peninsular Malaysia

- BMW Z4 sDrive35i OTR Retail Price without Insurance – RM 558,800.00
- BMW Z4 sDrive23i OTR Retail Price without Insurance – RM 411,800.00

 

 

If you would like to create your own masterpiece with the Z4. BMW Malaysia does offer a little more spices to the new BMW Z4 with the Original BMW Accessories. You can have it all as below with a price tag of RM 30,350.00 extra.

- 19″ V-Spoke 296 Light Alloy Wheels (as per gallery)
- Aluminium Pedals
- Illuminated Door Entry Strips
- Carbon Front Splitter (as per gallery)
- Wind Deflector

 

 

For more information and details, check out the leaflet and our exclusive gallery.

 

Click here to view 125 photos of the BMW Z4 Malaysia Grand Launch

 

 

 

Click here to view the BMW Z4 Leaflet in Our Gallery