It has long been assumed the replacement for the BMW
Z4 will be known as the Z5, the head of BMW North America has poured cold water
on that theory. Ludwig Willisch, the boss of the company’s North American
operations, told AutoGuide “there’s no such thing” as a Z5.
Rumours indicate the new convertible will be sold
with both turbocharged four- and six-cylinder petrol engines.Production of the
second-generation BMW Z4 ceased in August 2016. Its replacement is being
developed in conjunction with Toyota.
Both the new BMW convertible and Toyota
coupe, expected to christened Supra, will share a rear-wheel drive platform,
and will be built in Europe. Said to be larger, but lighter, than the
second-generation Z4, the new BMW roadster features a fabric top instead of a
folding hardtop.
Although the car may debut some time this year,
global sales aren’t expected kick off until 2018.
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