The BMW Concept Z4 is a barely disguised hint at the series production model, which will launch next summer. It is part of a cooperation with Toyota; Toyota’s derivative will be the next Supra, while BMW gets a new Z4.
We love it for several reasons:
– It is a sign that roadsters and convertibles have a future. The segment has recently been shrinking, and the Mercedes-Benz SLC (née SLK) will get no successor. But BMW is sticking to the segment – good.
– It ushers in a great new styling language for BMW – inside and outside. The slightly chiseled and angular look underscores the subtle aggressiveness that has been missing from BMWs for more than a few years. And the interior is a major step forward. (It doesn’t come too soon.)
– The proportions are perfect. The Z4 still looks like a rear-driver, but the cartoonish proportions of the predecessors have changed, with the cabin noticeably moving forward.
– It will have a rear-whel drive powertrain with a straight-six range-topper and a manual transmission option for every model.
– It’s not a hybrid and not an electric. Seems t
It’s so important that BMW has chosen the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for its unveiling. And we can’t wait to get behind the wheel.
