BMW Announces Prices for New 2003 Z4 Roadster

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, September 19th, 2002... BMW released prices for the
all-new 2003 Z4 roadster, the direct successor to the Z3 roadster that won
customers hearts and souls, and virtually created the premium roadster segment.
The Z4 roadster 2.5i will retail for $33,795 and the Z4 roadster 3.0i for
$40,945 including destination and handling.

The Z4 roadster will be available in two models, both featuring BMW's renowned
in-line sixes; the Z4 roadster 2.5i with the 2.5L, 184-horsepower powerplant,
and the Z4 roadster 3.0i featuring the 3.0L, 225-horsepower engine. The Z4 2.5i
will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds with the standard 5-speed manual
transmission (7.2 with automatic); the Z4 3.0i needs just 5.9 seconds using the
standard 6-speed manual(6.0 with automatic; 6-speed manual will be available as
of December 2002 production.) The optional automatic transmission for both
models is a 5-speed STEPTRONIC automatic.

Both versions come standard with a host of advanced features for improved
handling: Vehicle Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering, Dynamic Stability
Control, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning, ABS and
cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement. Also included are run-flat tires
with flat tire monitor on 17-inch alloy wheels on the Z4 3.0i (18 inch with
optional sport package) and 16-inch (17-inch with optional sport package) on
the Z4 2.5i. These features, combined with the Z4's wide track, extremely low
center of gravity and optimum 50:50 weight distribution, yield outstanding
agility and handling.

The fully lined softtop features a heated glass rear window. The available
fully automatic power softtop will open or close in just 10 seconds. Other
standard features of the new Z4 include a leather sport steering wheel, sport
seats, a rollover safety system, adjustable steering column and remote entry
system.

A 10-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with Radio Data System is standard in the Z4
2.5i and a Premium audio system with upgraded audio power, Carver Technology
and 10 audiophile-quality speakers with two subwoofers is standard in the Z4
3.0i, and optional in the Z4 2.5i.

Other options available at extra cost include a DVD-based navigation system
with 16:9 display which retracts into the dashboard.

These prices are listed in detail, along with all options, in the BMW PressClub
website: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en Additionally, prices and options for the full
range of 2003 models are also available at the same location.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands; a South
Carolina manufacturing operation; DESIGNWORKS/USA, an industrial design firm in
California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations
throughout the country. The BMW Group is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle
retailers and 66 MINI car dealers. BMW US Holding Corp., the Group's
headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff
Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and
http://www.miniusa.com.

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