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TO THE POINT What's New? Plop the M3's powerful inline six, a hydraulic rather than electric steering system, a revised suspension, and styling tweaks both functional and decorative into the BMW Z4, and the result is the excellent new M Roadster.
Selling Points: Tons of torque, macho looks, impressive handling
Deal Breakers: High price, lacks refinement, only a tick faster than a stock Z4

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2006 BMW M Roadster

Test Vehicle: 2006 BMW M Roadster
Price of Test Vehicle: $56,045 (includes 695.00 destination charge & 1,000.00 gas guzzler fee)
Engine Size and Type : 3.2 liter 24-valve inline six-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 330 at 7,900 rpm
Engine Torque: 262 lb.-ft. at 4,900 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,197
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 16/24 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 15.5 mpg
Length: 161.9 inches
Width: 70.1 inches
Wheelbase: 98.3 inches
Height: 51.3 inches (top up)
Max. Seating Capacity: 2
Legroom (front): 42 inches
Headroom (front): 37.3 inches (top up)
Max. Cargo Volume: 7.1 cu.-ft. (top down); 8.0 cu.-ft. (top up, thanks to a movable panel)
Competitors: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster, Mercedes SLK 55 AMG, Nissan 350Z Convertible, Porsche Boxster S


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