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04-30-2018, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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Headroom: coupe vs convertible
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First post here although used to spend a little time on 1addicts. I’m considering buying a Z4M coupe but finding one to test drive without getting on a four hour flight has proved difficult. In fact, finding any coupe to test drive in my state has not been possible. However, there convertibles, including Ms. My question is: is headroom the same between coupe and ‘vert (roof up, obviously)? I’m about 188cm and headroom can occasionally be an issue with smaller cars. Thanks in advance Michael |
04-30-2018, 08:04 PM | #4 |
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From the wiki:
The Coupe's fixed roof increases torsional rigidity, resulting in a stiffness of 32,000 N⋅m (24,000 lb⋅ft) per degree of body twist on the coupe (compared to 14,500 N⋅m (10,700 lb⋅ft) per degree on the roadster), which improves turn-in and overall handling response.[13] The roof has a 'double bubble' contour which serves as an aerodynamic aid and offers more headroom than the roadster with top closed, the Coupé has a sleek fastback rear window that slopes down to an integrated spoiler shaped to deliver downforce to the rear axle at speed. https://wikivisually.com/wiki/BMW_Z4_(E85) |
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04-30-2018, 09:13 PM | #5 |
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Does the coupe have significantly more headroom than the roadster? I'm on the shorter side and while headroom isn't a problem per say it definitely feels cramped and tight with the top up. Top down I have all the space in the world
Getting into a 128i vert was a whole different ball game. Had tons of headroom and glass around me and never once felt claustrophobic. Don't like driving the roadie with the top up; can't imagine having a coupe as a DD if it were similar. |
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05-01-2018, 12:19 AM | #7 |
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Thanks all for the speedy replies.
So, it seems the coupe does have more headroom (thanks, Pungo), and people around 6 foot are okay in either coupe or convertible. Punisher - do you have a coupe or convertible? Does anyone know how much extra headroom the coupe has? My thinking is that if I am comfortable with the headroom in a convertible - which I can test drive- the coupe will be fine. The situation becomes less clear if I find the convertible doesn’t have enough headroom. |
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05-01-2018, 04:25 AM | #9 |
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Thanks, Punisher.
Time to try folding myself into a convertible, I suppose. I hope I fit. After researching a bunch of different cars, I really think the Z4 MC is the car for me |
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05-01-2018, 05:36 PM | #12 |
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Big thanks to Digby!
Who would have thought a little question to gather indirect evidence from an international forum would result in a real example just down the road (relatively speaking). |
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05-02-2018, 03:57 AM | #15 |
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I'm 6'3" and haven't had an issue with headroom in either coupe or vert. I have long legs though, so a shorter sitting height.
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Even with helmet and seat back pulled forward on track, I dont touch roof. |
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I had a 3.0i before my MZ4 Coupe, and I can tell you that with the top up, the coupe definitely has a lot more head room.
I'm 6'0" and when I tracked the 3.0i I would have to put the top down, otherwise it won't accommodate my big noggin with a helmet. Definitely not an ideal situation. In the MZ4 Coupe, no problem with a helmet. Although it's the roof that I always bump into getting in and out with a helmet on. I've gotten into a habit of putting on my helmet after I get in the car.
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05-06-2018, 10:24 PM | #18 |
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Thanks everyone.
Digby showed me his car on the weekend, which is stunning, and I can confirm that I didn’t have any trouble with headroom. At a guess, I had 5 to 10cm to spare above my hair height (an extra few cm above my head), so more than enough to feel comfortable. With that item sorted out, I now need to find a good car! Thanks again to everyone for the great responses. Cheers Michael |
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05-07-2018, 07:29 AM | #19 |
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6' no problems in coupe sat in a roadie once and felt somewhat smaller
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05-17-2018, 01:00 PM | #22 |
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A few years ago, I enquired as to the number of E86 Z4 coupes in Australia from BMW Australia. I was told there were 103 Z4 M cars in the country ... say 90 now, allowing for accidents and write-offs. [ By comparison, there were 157 Z4 3.0 litre coupes (Auto and Manual) sold in Australia. Pretty rare either way.
As a side note, from time to time, I check sale prices on Carsales.com.au, and this is the first year that prices seem to have stopped dropping, and appear to have started increasing. |
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