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BMW Z4

2025 BMW Z4 M40i 6MT
2025 BMW Z4 M40i 6MT. Photo: NetCarShow

BMW has built the Z4 since 2002. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 10 of them, from the 2005 BMW Z4 Coupe to the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i 6MT. Body styles here: Convertible and Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2002–today
Brand from
Germany
Body styles
Convertible and Coupé
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
10 cars, 2 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 343 hp in the 2006 Z4 Coupe to 258 hp in the 2025 Z4 M40i 6MT. It got lighter along the way: 1,495 kg for the 2006 car, 1,470 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe at 343 hp (256 kW), more than 74% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster, in 4.8 s.

Every Z4 in the catalog

2005 BMW Z4 Coupe

2005 BMW Z4 Coupe Concept

231 hp · 0–62 mph 5.9 s · 1,365 kg

A world debut full of emotion - precisely this is what BMW is presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show: The BMW Z4 Coupé Concept Car, more than any other exhibit, clearly represents and embodies the motto of the world's largest car show: the Thrill of Motoring.Presenting this Concept Car, BMW is establishing new trends in terms of design, concepts, and technology.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2006 BMW Z4 Coupe

2006 BMW Z4 Coupe

343 hp · 0–62 mph 5.0 s · 1,495 kg

The new car was thrilling to behold from the very first moment - and now this thrilling encounter is confirmed in full by the actual driving experience:

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe

2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe

265 hp · 0–62 mph 5.7 s · 1,285 kg

The BMW Z4 M Coupe encloses its two seats and a larger cargo area in a graceful fastback body that retains the unique BMW Z4 esthetic character and the special BMW M details that distinguish the BMW Z4 M Roadster from its Z4 Series counterparts.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2006 BMW Z4 Roadster

2006 BMW Z4 Roadster

265 hp · 0–62 mph 5.7 s · 1,285 kg

Coinciding with the launch of the BMW Z4 M Roadster, the entire Z4 Roadster range receives visual and substantial mechanical enhancements. Engines:

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2010 BMW Z4

2010 BMW Z4

184 hp · 0–62 mph 7.2 s · 1,495 kg

The latest in BMW's long and successful roadster family has been revealed. The all-new BMW Z4 will go on sale in the UK in May 2009 and features a host of innovations never before showcased during BMW's 75 years of roadster heritage.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

340 hp · 0–62 mph 4.8 s · 1,525 kg

The BMW Z4 (E89) is the second generation of the BMW Z4 range of two-door roadsters, and was produced from 2009 to 2016. The E89 replaced the E85/E86 Z4 and is the fourth model in the BMW Z Series.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2017 BMW Z4

2017 BMW Z4 Concept

Specs not listed

Photo: NetCarShow

2023 BMW Z4

2023 BMW Z4

Specs not listed

With its hallmark BMW sporting prowess, the BMW Z4 draws inspiration from the historic roots of the brand.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2025 BMW Z4 M40i 6MT

2025 BMW Z4 M40i 6MT

258 hp · 0–62 mph 5.4 s · 1,470 kg

When power is relayed via the six-speed manual gearbox, the six-cylinder in-line engine propels the BMW Z4 M40i to 100 kmh (62 mph) from rest in 4.6 seconds.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2005 Z4 Coupe231 hp (172 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)5.9 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,365 kg (3,009 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive6-speed manual—
2006 Z4 Coupe343 hp (256 kW)269 lb-ft (365 Nm)5.0 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,495 kg (3,296 lb)3.2 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive6-Speed manual21 mpg
2006 Z4 M Coupe265 hp (198 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,285 kg (2,833 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive6-Speed manual21 mpg
2006 Z4 Roadster265 hp (198 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)5.7 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,285 kg (2,833 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive6-Speed manual17 mpg
2010 Z4184 hp (137 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)7.2 s144 mph (232 km/h)1,495 kg (3,296 lb)2.0 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive8-Speed automatic22 mpg
2014 Z4 Roadster340 hp (254 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,525 kg (3,362 lb)3.0 L inline-6Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic DCT26 mpg
2025 Z4 M40i 6MT258 hp (192 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)5.4 s155 mph (249 km/h)1,470 kg (3,241 lb)2.0 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive8-speed automatic Steptronic28 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

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