BMW Z4 (G29)

Last updated

BMW Z4 (G29)
2019 BMW Z4 M40i Front.jpg
Z4 M40i (UK, pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Model code G29
Production2018–present
Model years 2019–present
AssemblyAustria: Graz (Magna Steyr) [1]
Designer Calvin Luk [2]
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door roadster
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform Toyota-BMW joint sports car architecture
Related Toyota Supra (J29/DB)
Boldmen CR4 [3]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length4,324 mm (170.2 in)
Width1,864 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,304 mm (51.3 in)
Curb weight 1,405–1,535 kg (3,097–3,384 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor BMW Z4 (E89)

The BMW Z4 (G29) is a two-door roadster produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was introduced in 2018 as a successor to the E89 Z4. As a fifth model in the lineage, the Z4 (G29) marks the return of the soft-top roof to the Z Series sports cars. [5]

Contents

Development and launch

Z4 concept Festival automobile international 2018 - BMW Z4 Concept - 001.jpg
Z4 concept

The G29 Z4 was introduced at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 23, 2018. [6]

Designed by Australian born Calvin Luk, the car is based on the Z4 Concept unveiled a year earlier, and was developed alongside the fifth-generation Toyota Supra due to BMW's partnership with Toyota. The design was inspired by the Z8. [4] [7] The G29 Z4 is based on the Toyota-BMW joint sports car architecture which also underpins the fifth-generation Supra and has a 50:50 weight distribution with weight savings of up to 50 kg (110 lb) as compared to its predecessor. [8] The soft-top convertible roof returned on the Z4 (G29) instead of a retractable hardtop of its predecessor. The roof can be raised or lowered in 10 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph). [9] The boot is 50% larger than that of its predecessor and has a capacity of 281 litres (9.9 cu ft). [10] It uses a multi-link rear suspension. [11]

The official launch of the G29 Z4 took place at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in October. The car was available for sale in March 2019. [12]

On March 11, 2022, Magna Steyr halted production of the BMW Z4 (along with the 5-Series) for two weeks due to the lack of components since the ongoing 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine event. [13]

The LCI model was introduced in September 2022. The M Sport appearance package became standard across the range, although with several changes. [14]

Equipment

Interior 2019 BMW Z4 M40i Interior.jpg
Interior

The sDrive models are available in a Sport line or the M Sport package. [15] Available driver assistance systems include active cruise control, lane change warning system, a parking assistant, and collision warning with braking intervention. [16]

The Z4 is offered with a 10.25-inch display with the iDrive 7.0. [17] The car is available with BMW ConnectedDrive services which allow for over-the-air updates for the navigation maps and operating system. [18] The digital key feature allows the car to be unlocked and started with a smartphone, [19] and access can be shared with other people. It is also available with a customisable, digital instrument cluster (called BMW Live Cockpit Professional). [20]

Models

The launch model was the M40i First Edition which has Frozen Orange metallic paintwork and Vernasca leather, 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive dampers, a Harman Kardon surround sound system and a head-up display. [21]

The Z4 range consists of the sDrive 20i which is only available in selected markets, the sDrive 30i and the range topping M40i models. The sDrive models are powered by the 2.0-litre B48 straight-4 engine while the M40i is powered by the B58 straight-6 engine. All engines come with forced induction and are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. [22] [23] A 6-speed manual transmission was made available for only the sDrive 20i from July 2019. [4]

In 2024 BMW announced that the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i will offer the Handschalter (German for hand shift) package. [24] This includes a 6 speed manual transmission, Extended Shadowline trim, exclusive black badging on the rear, Cognac leather upholstery and is also available in 2 exclusive colors San Remo Green or Frozen Deep Green along with the other colors available on the M40i. [25]

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
sDrive20i2019– B48B20
2.0 L turbocharged I4 		145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp)
at 4,500–6,500 rpm		320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)
at 1,450–4,200 rpm		6.6 seconds
sDrive30i190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp)
at 5,500–6,500 rpm		400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)
at 1,550–4,400 rpm		5.4 seconds
M40i B58B30
3.0 L turbocharged I6 		250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp)
at 5,500–6,500 rpm		500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)
at 1,600–4,500 rpm		4.2 seconds
2020–285 kW (387 PS; 382 hp)
at 5,500–6,500 rpm

Safety

The 2019 Z4 received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test. [26]

Euro NCAP test results
BMW Z4 sDrive 30i (2019)
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant:37.297%
Child occupant:4387%
Pedestrian:44.191%
Safety assist:1076%

Awards

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toyota Supra</span> Sports car

The Toyota Supra is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation beginning in 1978. The name "supra" is derived from the Latin prefix, meaning "above", "to surpass" or "go beyond".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW Z3</span> Motor vehicle

The BMW Z3 is a range of two-seater sports cars which was produced from 1995 to 2002. The body styles of the range are:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW Z4 (E85)</span> Motor vehicle

The first generation of the BMW Z4 consists of the BMW E85 and BMW E86 sports cars. The E85/E86 generation was produced from 2002 to 2008. The E85/E86 replaced the Z3 and is the third model in the BMW Z Series. Initial models were in the roadster (E85) body style, with the coupé (E86) body style being added in 2006. In February 2009, the BMW Z4 (E89) began production as the successor to the E85/E86.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magna Steyr</span> Automobile manufacturer

Magna Steyr GmbH & Co KG is an automobile manufacturer based in Graz, Styria, Austria, where its primary manufacturing plant is also located. It is a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna International and was previously part of the Steyr-Daimler-Puch conglomerate.

iDrive is an in-car communications and entertainment system, used to control most secondary vehicle systems in late-model BMW cars. It was launched in 2001, first appearing in the E65 7 Series. The system unifies an array of functions under a single control architecture consisting of an LCD panel mounted in the dashboard and a control knob mounted on the center console.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW M6</span> High performance version of the BMW 6 Series

The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the 6 Series marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 to 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW M</span> High-performance car manufacturer owned by BMW

BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures performance cars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW X3</span> Compact luxury crossover SUV

The BMW X3 is an SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. Now in its fourth generation, BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW M Coupé and Roadster</span> High performance variants of the BMW Z3 and Z4 coupé and roadster

The BMW M Coupé and BMW M Roadster are high performance models of the BMW Z3 and Z4 coupés/roadsters produced by BMW M. The first generation was based on the Z3 and was produced between 1998 and 2002. The second generation was based on the Z4 and was produced between 2006 and 2008.

Z-car is the Nissan Z-car, a series of sports cars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW Z4 (E89)</span> Second generation of BMW Z4 roadsters

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW Z</span> Series of sports car models produced by BMW

The BMW Z models are a line of roadsters manufactured by German automaker BMW. The Z stands for Zukunft, and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW B48</span> Turbocharged inline-four petrol engine

The BMW B48 is a turbocharged inline-four petrol engine which replaced the BMW N20 and has been in production since 2014. It was first used in the F56 Mini Hatch and has been used in BMW applications since 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW B58</span> Reciprocating internal combustion engine

The BMW B58 is a turbocharged straight-six engine, which began production in 2015. The B58 replaced the N55 and was launched in the F30 340i.

The ZF S6-53 is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen AG. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications, and is rated to handle up to 600 newton-metres (443 lbf⋅ft) of torque.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BMW X5 (G05)</span> Motor vehicle

The G05 BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker BMW. It is the fourth and current generation of the BMW X5. It was launched in 2018 as the successor to the F15 X5. Sales of the X5 started in November 2018. The X5 M and X5 M Competition (F95) performance models were revealed on 1 October 2019.

The Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform is a car platform developed by BMW.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alpina Roadster S</span> German sports car

The Alpina Roadster S is a sports car manufactured by the German automobile manufacturer Alpina from 2003 to 2007. Based on the BMW Z4 (E85), the Roadster S was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toyota GR Supra</span> Fifth-generation Toyota Supra

The Toyota GR Supra is a sports car produced by Toyota since 2019. The fifth-generation Supra, the GR Supra was sold under and developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) brand in collaboration with BMW. It is the successor of the A80 Supra, which ceased production in 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boldmen CR4</span> German roadster, based on the BMW Z4

The Boldmen CR4 is a two-door roadster produced by German automobile manufacturer Boldmen. It was introduced in 2021.

References

  1. ↑ Panait, Mircea (7 June 2018). "2019 BMW Z4 Confirmed to Go Into Production Towards the End of 2018". autoevolution. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Bruce, Chris (6 June 2019). "BMW Z4 Designer Rules Out Hardtop Version". Motor1. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Boldmen CR4 is a BMW Z4-based Sports Car from Friedhelm Wiesmann". bmwblog.com. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 auto-motor-und-sport.de 23 August 2018: Sportkeil mit Stoffmütze und bis zu 340 PS, (German) retrieved 25 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "FIRST DRIVE: New BMW G29 Z4 M40i in pre-production clothes". BMW BLOG. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  6. ↑ Constantine, Chris. "BMW Teases New Model Ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance". The Drive. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Toyota Supra And BMW Z4 Could Be Built Together By Magna Steyr". Motor1.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "A BMW/Toyota collaboration clearly benefits both brands". 6 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "BMW Z4 (2019) review, release date and spec | Parkers". www.parkers.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  10. ↑ Patrascu, Daniel (18 September 2018). "2020 BMW Z4 Full Specs, New Photos Released Ahead of Paris Debut". autoevolution. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "BMW Z4 reborn as 335bhp Porsche 718 Boxster rival | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "G29 BMW Z4 revealed – first details of M40i variant". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  13. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (11 March 2022). "Magna Steyr To Pause BMW Z4 And 5 Series Production For Two Weeks". www.bmwblog.com.
  14. ↑ Moser, Florian (28 September 2022). "Pure driving pleasure, new updates: the BMW Z4 for model year 2023" (Press release). BMW Group.
  15. ↑ "The next-generation BMW Z4 - bold reinterpretation of what a roadster should be". Wheels. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  16. ↑ "BMW's redesigned Z4 gets two turbocharged engines, long list of tech features". Digital Trends. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  17. ↑ "2019 BMW Z4 Arrives In sDrive30i Trim With 255 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  18. ↑ "2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Detailed, Launches in March - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  19. ↑ "2019 G29 BMW Z4 - full details released, three variants". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  20. ↑ "The 2019 BMW Z4 Is a Real Roadster Again". Car and Driver. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  21. ↑ "New BMW Z4 hits the beach". newatlas.com. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  22. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (19 September 2018). "BMW Z4 sDrive20i, sDrive30i Detailed; M40i More Powerful In U.S." Motor1. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  23. ↑ "BMW Z4 roadster". www.carbuyer.co.uk. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  24. ↑ Berg, Nik (31 January 2024). "Revealed: 2025 BMW Z4 "Handschalter" Enshrines a Third Pedal". Hagerty Media. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  25. ↑ "2025 BMW Z4 M40i with Handschalter Package". bmwusa.com. BMW. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  26. ↑ "Official BMW Z4 2019 safety rating". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  27. ↑ Taylor, Rich (4 February 2019). "GQ Car Awards 2019: all the winners revealed". British GQ. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.