BMW Z4 sDrive35is (E89)

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About this Collectable

There has never been an M-version of the Z4 E89, but there was little need for one. Instead, there was the Z4 sDrive35is. This has the same engine as the famous 1M Coupé, an adaptive M suspension and a 7-speed DCT gearbox. This particular example is a rare Design Pure Impulse version, with an Atacama yellow exterior. A real Collectable.

After the Z3 and the first generation Z4 (the E85), BMW took a different approach with this E89. Instead of introducing a separate coupé and cabriolet, BMW combined the two into one car. The Z4 E89 has a folding hardtop. This makes the roof stronger, it is quieter in the interior and when closed, this convertible looks like a very attractive coupé.

This Z4 is not the ordinary version, as it is the top of the range, the sDrive35is. It has the same engine as the one used in the BMW 1M: a twin-turbo six-in-line that produces 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. This gives the sDrive35is almost as much power as the E85 Z4 M and a considerable amount of extra torque. With the overboost function you even get 500 Nm (!) at the rear wheels.

The Z4 sDrive35is doesn't just have M-worthy figures, it is also equipped with an adaptive M suspension and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. A launch control function is also present, which gets you to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The more athletic looks are also ensured, as this Z4 is equipped with the M Aerodynamics package. Moreover, this particular example has been finished in a very special colour: Atacamagelb.

This colour is exclusive to the Design Pure Impulse version. This means that this Z4 also has a very distinctive interior. It is finished in a tasteful combination of black and yellow, using alcantara, Nappa leather and piano finish. The contrasting yellow stitching is the icing on the cake.

This 2011 example was originally delivered to Germany (given its unique design and extensive options list, most likely to a BMW employee), but was imported into the Netherlands within a year. There is 83,400 km on the odometer and the car has always been serviced by BMW dealers. In short: this is probably one of the best E89 Z4s around.

Our opinion

A two-seater roadster is the kind of car you don't need, but you do want. Especially if it is a roadster from BMW. The Z4 E89 is a car that can be driven leisurely, but also allows you to carve through bends. With its beautiful long nose and short rear, the Z4 has the classic roadster proportions that you don't see on many modern cars.

But perhaps most importantly, the colour. Atacama yellow. We had to look it up, but it turns out to be a desert in Chile that you should have visited at some point in your life. Just as much a Bucket List thing as a BMW roadster with a three-litre six-in-line, twin turbo and 340 hp.

Equipment

This Z4 is equipped from factory with:

• S2TCA Sports dual-clutch transmission
• S2VFA Adaptive M suspension
• S216A Servotronic hydraulic steering
• S249A Multifunctional steering wheel
• S423A Floor mat velour
• S481A Sports seats
• S7XAA Leather steering wheel + shift paddles
• S715A M Aerodynamics kit
• S775A Anthracite headliner
• S1CDA Brake Energy Regeneration
• S2MVA BMW LM wheel M double spoke 326
• S248A Steering wheel heating
• S302A Alarm system
• S322A Comfort Access
• S387A Wind deflector
• S4MLA Black piano lacquer interior trim
• S4UTA Ski hatch with integrated ski bag
• S430A Inside and outside mirror, automatically dimming
• S441A Smoker's kit
• S459A Electric seat adjustment with memory
• S488A Driver and passenger lumbar support
• S494A Heated seats driver/passenger
• S5ACA High beam assist
• S502A Headlight cleaning system
• S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
• S521A Rain sensor
• S524A Adaptive Headlights
• S534A Automatic air conditioning
• S544A Cruise control with brake function
• S563A Light package
• S6AAA BMW TeleServices
• S6ABA Teleservices control
• S6FLA USB/audio interface
• S6NFA Music interface for smartphone
• S6VCA Combox control
• S609A Navigation system Professional
• S612A BMW Assist
• S614A Internet preparation
• S616A BMW Online
• S620A Voice input system
• S677A Hi-fi System Professional DSP
• P7HPA Connectivity Package II
• P7R7A Innovation package
• P7SMA Design Pure Impulse
• P981A Comfort Plus Package

Modifications

None, this car is still in original condition.

Remarks

There are only some small signs of use, documented on the photos:

• Slight damage on the right front rim

Service history

The most important points from the recent service history are:

• 18 May 2022 - 83.267 km - BMW Dusseldorp Apeldoorn: MOT + brake fluid change
• May 12, 2021 - 75.980 km - BMW Dusseldorp Apeldoorn: MOT + o.a. engine oil change, oil filter, micro filter replaced, new rear tires
• 27 May 2020 - 63.552 km - BMW Dusseldorp Apeldoorn: MOT + brake fluid change

See the photos for invoices and maintenance booklet.

Included with sale

• Two keys
• Service booklet with stamps
• Set of Michelin Alpin 5 winter tyres + original BMW wheels (Style 276)

About the seller

The owner got infected with the convertible virus during his college internship at an Audi dealership when he had the opportunity to drive an Audi A4 Cabriolet on a beautiful summer's day. From that moment on, he knew: one day, he wanted to own a convertible.

Not much later, he started working as an automotive journalist. There he discovered why so many people are so enthusiastic about the driving experience that characterises many BMWs. So in 2017 he bought his first Z4, a 35i in Deap Sea Blue. With that car he did some great road trips to Austria and Italy. They were especially memorable because of the unique experience that such a roadster offers compared to a closed car. When two years later this 35is in the rare colour Atacama yellow and with a well documented history came for sale, he decided to buy it right away. For almost three years, he drove this car with great pleasure, but due to family expansion, it is now time to hand the car over to the next enthusiast.

Summary

Seller - On request
Seller type - Private
Location - The Netherlands
VIN - WBALM11020E761408
Year/date of production - April 19, 2011
First registration - May 16, 2011
Mileage - 83.400 km
Verifiable - Yes, based on the documentation
Warranty - No
Body type - Convertible
Engine - 3,0 liter straight-six
Lay-out - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - 7-speed DCT
Exterior colour - Atacama Yellow (B21)
Interior colour - Black
Upholstery - Leather
Smoker's car - No
Owners - 3, including current
In possession since - November 2019
Tires - Front: Michelin Pilot Super Sport (2016), rear: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2020)

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