As BMW gears up for the official reveal of the new
Z4 Roadster, a series of patent images allegedly showing the full production
version of the new open-top two-seater sports car has found its way online.
This is the first time we can clearly see what the brand new Z4 will look like.
As expected, the production version borrows heavily from last year’s Z4 Concept
which served as a preview.
According to these patent images, the new Z4 will retain the classic long nose-short rear
proportions and soft top, with the cabin sitting closer to the rear axle and
the front end dominated by BMW’s wide kidney grille.
BMW recently revealed a few details about the
upcoming new Z4, mentioning that the range-topping version will be the M40i.
The fastest derivative of the new Bavarian roadster -at least initially- will
be powered by a new “extremely powerful” six-cylinder engine. The most recent
reports talk about a twin-turbo 3.0-liter unit making between 360 hp and 380 hp.
The upcoming BMW Z4 M40i will also feature a lowered
sports suspension with electronically controlled dampers, along with a new
front axle and a locking rear differential. BMW promises that the new Z4 will
be a “purebred roadster”. It will interesting to see if the new Bavarian Z will
finally become a true Porsche Boxster rival, given that the chassis was
co-developed with Toyota as it’s also going to be used in the new Supra.
The new 2019 BMW Z4 is expected to be revealed this
summer and make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall.
