BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 roadster enjoys an iconic status in today’s sports car world. It shares a number of components with the Toyota GR Supra, and both cars are built at the same Magna Steyr plant in Austria. Two different engines are available with the Z4 starting with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that serves up 255 horsepower. For more spirited performance, consider the M40i model whose turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine delivers 382 horsepower.
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All BMW Z4 reviewsTest Drives2020 BMW Z4: The Better of the Two
Sales of sports cars are falling right now and with development costs continuing to rise, it only makes sense for automakers to join forces and create a common platform that has the ability to spawn different products. That’s what Toyota and BMW did with the GR Supra and Z4, respectively.
Test Drives2020 BMW Z4: Resuming Where it Left Off
The Z4 roadster is back, fully redesigned and ready for action. It’s more powerful than ever and its performance and handling have been enhanced, in addition to boasting a more luxurious cockpit and new technologies. Simply put, it’s better than ever, but is it too late? See, just when the …
PreviewsFive Things to Know About the 2019 BMW Z4
BMW’s roadster is back. After pulling the plug on the second-generation Z4 at the end of the 2016 model year, the two-seat sports car is returning to the market entirely redesigned, but with the same basic recipe. Here are five things to know about the 2019 BMW Z4, which will …
First Drives2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i: No Need to Worry
PALM SPRINGS (California) – After a three-year hiatus, BMW’s drop-top roadster returns with an all-new face, built on an entirely updated platform and powered by two new engines. Exciting. But we were worried. Worried that this new Z4 would be too big, too soft and far from its roots (the …
Spotlight onWe're Going to Drive the 2019 BMW Z4, the Toyota Supra's Mechanical Cousin
This week, we’ll be in California (yes, again), in Palm Springs, to drive the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 as part of BMW’s yearly Test Fest event. The BMW Z4 is an interesting car because, one, it’s the only two-seat convertible sports car within BMW’s lineup and, two, it shares almost …
Test Drives2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35: An Homage to the Sports Car
Once in a while, a car comes along that causes you to question how you define a given class of vehicle. Family sedans, for example have gone from massive, V8-powered behemoths to diminutive Hybrid runabouts. Economy cars have gone from Messerschmitt bubble cars, to Reliant Robins, to Ford Falcons, to …
Test DrivesBMW Z4 2010, a dream car !
Uncle Robert put in 40 long years at a Montreal newspaper, but was never able to own one of the luxury sports cars that he’d been dreaming of since his youth. A limited budget and family obligations were no doubt what held him back. Sure, over the years he did …
News
All BMW Z4 newsRecallsMany Popular BMW Models May Catch Fire, 78,000 Units Recalled in Canada
A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …
NewsBMW Addresses Biggest Complaint About Z4 Roadster for 2025
Quick question: what’s the No.1 thing that’s missing on the BMW Z4 ? Forget about storage capacity or customization options. The answer is obviously a manual transmission. Making matters worse is that its top competitor, the Porsche 718 Boxster , offers one. Well, we’re happy to report that things will …
RecallsNearly 100,000 BMWs Recalled in Canada for Fire Risk
BMW is announcing a recall on more than one million vehicles around the world due to a potentially faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater that could overheat and result in a fire. Similar recall campaigns were conducted in 2017 and 2019, once again affecting over a million BMWs globally.
NewsSeveral BMWs to be Built Without Touchscreens Due to Chip Shortage
Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …
NewsBMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota Supra
BMW North America is recalling several BMW models as well as the Toyota GR Supra due to a problem with the engine management system. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software glitch could cause the loss of braking assist at startup, meaning drivers won't have …
NewsThese Old, Never-Seen BMW Concepts Predicted The Future
While the BMW Concept 4 and Vision iNEXT are modern inspirations for the German automaker’s new design language, two older vehicles—which up to this day had never been seen before—may be at the source of what we now find in the BMW lineup. A new video posted by BMW Group …
NewsChevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds
Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …
News2019 BMW Z4 Roadster: the sDrive30i Version Will Arrive First
We talked a lot about the new generation of the Z4, which was officially unveiled in Pebble Beach, California, last month. It will once again rival the Audi TT , the Mercedes-Benz SLC and the Porsche 718 Boxster . The M40i First Edition was presented which, for the moment, will …
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Clips2014 BMW Z4 GTE Launch
Watch the amazing 2014 BMW Z4 GTE floor it on the race track with its powerful 4.4 liter v8 engine.