The BMW Z4 Didn’t Get the M Badge. Here’s Why
BMW updated the Z4 roadster in September 2022 with more visual updates and more standard equipment. However, even after the launch of the facelift, the Bavarian auto giant isn’t showing any signs of delivering a finished M-badged version of the roadster. While the BMW Z4 is a sophisticated niche machine, very few people look to buy a roadster in the age of SUVs and crossovers. This is why the German auto giant does not consider the Z4 M a viable model to invest in.
BMW car Z4 Project manager Michael Wimbeck told the BMW Blog that the German automaker has studied the market very carefully and is looking carefully and sincerely for a Z4 M. He also said that ultimately, the finance department of the automaker did not approve the project. signal. In short, while the BMW Z4 M has the potential to be a very attractive model, the core reason it doesn’t is due to a lack of market opportunity. BMW doesn’t find it worth the money.
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Interestingly, BMW already has a Z4 M, but it’s not a full-blown M performance car. The Z4 M40i has some of the same shaft and subframe kinematics designs as the M3 and M4 duo. However, that’s still far from a fully dedicated BMW Z4 M.
While it may not be pleasing to some BMW Z4 fans around the world, the automaker is said to be considering a manual transmission variant of the Z4 M40i. With BMW support Toyota with the engineering of developing Toyota Supra with a manual transmission, building a Z4 M40i with three pedals will not be difficult for the automaker. When it comes, the model equipped with a manual transmission will be positioned at the top of the range.
Date of first publication: March 12, 2023, 14:48 pm IST