A month after the all-new BMW Z4 was unveiled at the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in M40i First Edition guise, three other
variants of the sports car have been announced. The first of these models is the
2019 BMW Z4 sDrive20i Roadster while the second is the 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i
Roadster.
Last but not least is the 2020 Z4 M40i. These three
regular-grade versions won’t be limited in production numbers, unlike the First
Edition, and the sDrive30i Roadster will start to arrive in dealerships across
the United States very soon. As its name implies, the 2020 Z4 M40i will be
introduced sometime next year. The sDrive20i Roadster won’t be sold in the U.S.
Power for the entry-level Z4 sDrive20i comes from a
2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged engine delivering 197 hp. This
engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power
through the rear wheels.
As for the slightly punchier sDrive30i, it comes equipped
with the same 2.0-liter four-pot but benefits from a series of upgrades that
lift power to 255 hp and 400 Nm torque. With an open piece of
road, it will accelerate to 96 km/h in a respectable 5.2 seconds.
Last but not least is the Z4 M40i. Like the First
Edition, it comes with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that puts out 382 hp
and 500 Nm. This allows for a 0-96 km/h sprint of 4.4
seconds.
Beyond its different engine, the M40i comes fitted
with adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers, upgraded
brakes, and a rear electronically locking differential. These parts are
optional on the four-cylinder models.
The 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i will land in U.S. dealers
in March followed by the M40i. Pricing details haven’t been announced.
