BMW Z4 E89 Step1 (Super Street)
The BMW Z4 E89 Step1 is a polished German roadster built on the second-generation Z4 platform, tuned into a sharper street/track toy with the turbocharged straight-six character BMW fans love. In sim form, it captures the balance of a premium rear-drive coupe-cabriolet with enough power to be playful, but not so much that it becomes a handful.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 (BMW N54/N55-style twin-turbo era straight-six), front-engine, longitudinal
Total Output: ~306 hp (225 kW)
Redline: ~7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic (varies by setup)
Weight: ~1,495 kg
Dimensions: ~4,239 mm long × 1,790 mm wide × 1,290 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,496 mm
Tires: Performance road tires on factory-style alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Z4 E89 Step1 is a smooth, rear-drive sports car that rewards clean inputs and good weight transfer. It has a long-hood, short-deck feel with secure front-end grip and a chassis that rotates neatly when you lean on it, especially in medium-speed corners. Compared with rawer track specials, it feels more refined and confidence-inspiring, but it still has enough turbo torque to step out if you ask for too much throttle too early.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged straight-six delivers a rich, cultured note with a muscular mid-range and a satisfying surge once the boost comes in. It’s not a screaming race engine — instead, it has that classic BMW blend of smoothness, low-end punch, and a subtle turbo whoosh under load.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable on turn-in with predictable rotation. Mild understeer at the limit, but it can be balanced beautifully with trail braking.
Traction: Good rear grip for a street car, though abrupt throttle inputs can provoke oversteer as boost arrives.
Braking: Strong and reassuring, with enough pedal feel to help settle the car before rotation.
Top Speed: Respectable for a roadster, but the emphasis is more on usable acceleration and road-course balance than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a momentum car. Smooth steering, progressive throttle, and a tidy exit line will make the Z4 feel quick and composed. It shines on technical circuits and fast club layouts where chassis balance matters more than brute force.
Livery & Aesthetics: The E89 Z4 has classic BMW proportions with a long hood, compact tail, and a retractable-hardtop silhouette that gives it a sleek, muscular presence. In sim, it looks especially good in clean OEM colors or subtle motorsport-inspired liveries that highlight its understated premium styling.
Whether you’re doing spirited laps, casual track days, or just enjoying a well-balanced rear-drive road car, the BMW Z4 E89 Step1 is an easy car to like — refined, torquey, and rewarding without being intimidating.