BMW E85 Z4 (2002–2008): specs and known issues
The BMW E85 Z4 was produced 2002–2008, in the sports car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E85 at a glance
| Production | July 2002 – December 2008 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2003–2008 | [1] |
| Class | Sports car (S) | [1] |
| Body style | Roadster, Coupe | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2495 mm (98.2 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4090 mm (161.0 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1780 mm (70.1 in) | [1] |
| Height | E85: 1300 mm (51.2 in) / E86: 1285 mm (50.6 in) | [1] |
- Predecessor: BMW Z3
- Successor: BMW Z4 (E89)
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E85, E86. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.
Generations and body styles
Related models
More Z4 chassis codes: E86 · E89 · G29
Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E87 1 Series · E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E84 X1 · E83 X3 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E46 M3 · E92 M3 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M
Common questions
When was the BMW E85 Z4 produced?
July 2002 – December 2008, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E85 Z4?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E85, E86: N52, N46, M54. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW Z4 (E85) (revision 1380961847, read 2026-10-23)
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