BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 review - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Roadster salon
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

Speaking of any brand's roadster, you immediately realize that this is a sports car, as a rule, with a convertible top and a powerful engine under the hood. Every famous brand in the world has at least one roadster model in its arsenal. The Bavarian manufacturer also got a new model BMW Z4 M40i First Edition. The new model was first presented at the 2017 Pebble Beach Elegance Competition.

A year later in 2018, the new BMW Z4 M40i was unveiled at the same Elegance Auto Show in Pebble Beach, but in the form of a production model. The manufacturer refers to the body as the G29 on its list. The car differs from the concept with smooth lines and practical design. The main differences are front and back, in the front it is not a typical optics for the company, narrower feet in the back and more sporty features. Let's take a closer look at the new BMW Z4 M40i Roadster, as well as the basic configurations and characteristics.

Competitors:

• Porsche boxster
• Mercedes-Benz GT S
• Audi TTS
• Audi A1 Sportback
• Lotus exige sport

Exterior of the new BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020

Appearance the new BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 roadster is truly new, although if you look closely, you can see that the car has retained its recognizable features and proportions. The presented novelty received the same long hood, a small interior and a short rear end. The front end of the BMW Z4 M40i roadster has received a bit of non-characteristic features, as for this brand. The optics are more reminiscent of modern Mercedes or Lotus models. The basis for the optics of the BMW Z4 M40i roadster, as expected, were LED elements, more precisely new Bi-LED elements arranged vertically, and LED daytime running lights were added along the contour and below.

There were also very noticeable changes in the main radiator grill The BMW Z4 M40i, unlike most models, has an order of magnitude wider inserts, although in shape in the style of the brand. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, the grille inserts for the BMW M40i can be made of vertical strips or small inserts arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The front bumper of the roadster is no less expressive, every detail speaks of the sporty character of the new BMW Z4 M40i. An additional radiator grill and two air intake guides are located in the center of the bumper.

A couple more air intakes were placed on the sides of the bumper, parking sensors are also installed here, and a C-shaped glossy edging has been added to give a more formidable look. No less interesting is the hood of the BMW Z4 M40i roadster, as before, it is an order of magnitude longer than the rear. To give the roadster more "anger", the center of the bonnet was raised by two curved lines.

An interesting fact is that the designers did not change the usual way of opening the hood of the BMW Z4 M40i, like the predecessors of the brand, it opens together with part of the side fenders. The windshield of the roadster does not stand out with special details, there is a reinforced frame along the contour, in the basic configuration, partial heating is available in the area of ​​ u200b u200bthe wiper parking area, and only in the top Z4 M40i, full heating is available around the perimeter.

Side part the new BMW Z4 M40i, in contrast to the front, is more familiar. Immediately striking are the "gills" added to the front fenders and the M-Series nameplate. The air ducts play two roles, the first to divert the hot air flow from the engine, the second to improve the dynamic performance, as the air flow is diverted from the front wheels of the BMW M40i.

The designers did not deprive the side of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 of strict lines, a curved line stretches from the front wheel arch to the rear feet. Another sporty line extends from the side air vents to the rear arch, at the same time acting as an embossing on the door section. From the side parts, it is also worth noting door handles painted in the body color of the BMW Z4 M40i and modern side mirrors.

Mirror housing The BMW Z4 M40i is painted in body color at the top and gloss black at the bottom, regardless of equipment. At the junction of the two shades, LED turn signal repeaters were placed, and in addition, an electric drive for adjusting the mirrors was installed. The set of mirrors for the BMW Z4 M40i also includes heating and automatic folding, but the manufacturer has not yet specified whether the mirror memory will be available.

Regarding the body color of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020, the manufacturer has revealed a minimum of information. It is known that the body will be painted in bright and dark shades, as it should be for sports cars:

• red;
• Orange;
• yellow;
• white;
• the black;
• dark grey;
• dark blue;
• brown;
• beige;
• grey;
• silver.

In general, the side of the new BMW Z4 M40i 2019 roadster is quite recognizable in design, but the overall style has nevertheless changed for the better. The sports car has become more modern and attractive, the basis for the novelty was 19 ″ wheels of a special design, painted in black. At the front, the new BMW Z4 M40i has 255/35 tires, while the rear has 275/35 tires, both from the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. It should be noted right away that the maximum on the M40i can be set to 20 ″, since the arches simply do not allow more.

Rear end roadster BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020, as well as the front received no less changes. In particular, the rear lights have significantly changed their shape, becoming narrow with dedicated sectors. As with the front optics, the rear feet of the BMW M40i are fully LED, especially visible from the outside. The boot lid is small, so the luggage compartment of the new BMW Z4 M40i is also not large. There are two reasons for this, firstly, a large volume is simply not needed for such a car, and secondly, the roof of the roadster was hidden here.

The designers have embellished the end part of the lid with chrome nameplates and a curved bend in the form of a small spoiler. The sporty character of the BMW Z4 M40i roadster is emphasized by the rear bumper, the center of the bumper is made in the form of a small recess for the license plates, the side part is occupied by two vertical air ducts, the lower part is occupied by a small black insert with a diffuser and two exhaust tips.

Roof the new roadster BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 so far only in a soft version. According to the manufacturer, at speeds up to 50 km / h, the roof easily folds and unfolds, just press a button on the center console. High-quality fabric and leather were used as the material for the roof cladding of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019. A hard roof has not yet been provided, although such an option is not ruled out. Likewise, there can be no talk of a sunroof or a panoramic roof on the M40i.

The exterior of the new BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 roadster turned out to be modern and stylish. The designers have added only the most necessary details, lines and special charisma, which is not found in other sports cars of the brand. Most likely, the new Z4 M40i introduced a new style and design for the company's future charged cars.

The interior of the new BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020

The interior of the new BMW Z4 M40i Roadster has also received pleasant changes. As it should be for this class of cars, the interior is designed for two passengers and only two seats are available. The front panel of the BMW Z4 M40i Roadster is made in the style of the brand, the designers turned it slightly towards the driver, thereby providing better control and access.

The first thing that catches your eye is large 12.3 ″ widescreen multimedia display... The basis for the multimedia was the proprietary iDrive 7.0 platform, which makes it possible to display navigation, the necessary vehicle data on the display, as well as synchronize with various gadgets and smartphones. The design of the BMW M40i display itself turned out to be not familiar, as for this brand, one part looks like a tablet, the other part smoothly goes into the dashboard.

The main console of the 2019 BMW Z4 M40i, as already mentioned, is deployed towards the driver. The set of such a console is very good, the upper part is decorated with two air ducts and a small monochrome display for displaying the temperature of the climate control, the temperature control panel itself is slightly lower, as well as the buttons for heating the seats, the climate control menu and the heated rear window. Designers tried to highlight each panel of the BMW Z4 M40i in a separate frame, thereby emphasizing the style of the novelty.

BMW Z4 M40i Roadster Main Console Last Detail - Harman Kardon audio control panel... It all looks simple, but at the same time attractive and modern. We cannot talk about a smooth transition from the console to the tunnel, here they simply divided everything into separate elements. The front part of the M40i tunnel is reserved for the charging panel from the USB port, 12V outlet and wireless charging. Moving along the BMW Z4 M40i tunnel, there is the transmission lever, touch buttons for selecting the travel mode, the Start / Stop engine button and a round selector for controlling the multimedia menu. Also among the elements of the BMW Z4 M40i tunnel are an electromechanical handbrake, control of security systems and, of course, a massive armrest with a spacious compartment inside.

New Roadster Seats BMW Z4 M40i are made in a sporty style, high monolithic backrests with head restraints, massive lateral support and a comfortable fit. According to the manufacturer, it is possible to adjust the seats in 8 directions each, using an electric adjustment drive; the set also includes heated seats. For greater convenience, a small compartment for small items and speakers of the audio system is located behind the seats. It all looks simple, but as for a sports roadster BMW Z4 M40i it is enough.

The interior upholstery of the new BMW Z4 M40i is made from high-quality materials only. According to preliminary information, the manufacturer used high-quality leather as a material, although the interior can be optionally trimmed with Alcantara or a combination of leather and Alcantara. In terms of color, the interior of the BMW Z4 M40i will be varied:

1. the black;
2. beige;
3. white;
4. brown;
5. burgundy.

The minimum list of standard interior shades for the BMW Z4 M40i, for a separate surcharge, the manufacturer will still allow you to customize the interior, including a combination of different shades. The buyer is also offered a choice of inserts made of natural wood, polished aluminum, plastic or carbon. To give even more sporty look and character to the new BMW Z4 M40i, additional arches were placed behind the seats (head restraints), they also act as additional protection in case of impact.

The driver's seat of the 2019-2020 BMW Z4 M40i is the last interior detail to consider. The first I spit is a completely new digital panel based on a large display, although the design and location of the indicators is somewhat reminiscent of the Chinese Chery Tiggo 2. On the sides of the dashboard, the speedometer and tachometer indicator, the main, central part was taken under the navigation maps and other indicators of the car and engine status ... Such a set is inherent in a top-end roadster configuration, the basic configuration of the BMW Z4 2019 will acquire a conventional analog panel, with a small on-board computer display in the center. Behind the dashboard of the BMW Z4 M40i, a color head-up display is located as standard, with the ability to display navigation maps and basic information about the condition of the car.

Despite its sporty character, the steering wheel of the 2019-2020 BMW Z4 M40i is essentially the same as in other models of the M-series brand. There is no flattened bottom or special decorative elements. Only natural high-quality leather was used as upholstery, small protrusions were added on top for a better grip and three spokes, on two of which there were functional buttons for controlling the car's systems. The steering wheel of the BMW M40i can be adjusted in height and depth, although there is still not enough movement in depth. Additionally, the steering wheel is equipped with gearshift paddles and a pair of control levers for the BMW Z4 M40i controls. The steering wheel heating button is located on the lower spoke. To finally emphasize the interior of the roadster, LED backlighting was placed along the perimeter of the interior, with a choice of shades.

Some might say that for the new M40i Roadster, the interior looks poor and simple, with a minimal number of control buttons and little headroom. On the other hand, you don't need more for a sports car. The new roadster BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 looks modern and stylish. As many noted, I want to buy such a car and drive only on weekends for country trips.

2019 BMW Z4 M40i Specifications

Just want to note that the new roadster BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 is a co-platform for the Japanese sports car Toyota Supra. This is all thanks to the joint creation of the platform by the Toyota and BMW brands. This development of the new platform provides an ideal 50/50 weight distribution on the axle, the curb weight of the roadster. As a rule, the curb weight does not exceed 1600 kg, even on vehicles with a V6 engine. The engineers used the same platform for the new BMW 2-Series and 4-Series Coupe.

Under the hood of a new roadster BMW Z4 M40i will be registered with one of 4 petrol engines. The first two engines are B48 (4 cylinders), 2.0 liter capacity, 184 and 265 hp. The second pair of units is a 6-cylinder in-line B58 with a volume of 3.0 liters. One modification of the engine will be able to produce 340 hp, the second modification of 380 hp. The two-liter BMW Z4 engines will usually be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Three-liter units will be equipped with an automatic 8-speed ZF transmission. Drive only to the rear wheels of the roadster.

The presented new BMW Z4 M40i First Edition was equipped with just such a 3-liter engine with a capacity of 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. An 8-speed automatic transmission of the ZF family is installed in tandem with the engine. Up to the first hundred on the speedometer, such a BMW Z4 M40i roadster can accelerate in 4.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. In this situation, the average fuel consumption of the 2019 BMW Z4 M40i is about 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

Information about the dimensions of the new BMW Z4 M40i First Edition is not yet available, according to some reports, the length has increased by 80 mm, width by 70 mm, but the wheelbase has slightly decreased, due to which the appearance differs from the classic style of roadsters. The basis of the new BMW Z4 M40i is an independent suspension, McPherson is installed in front, and multi-link at the rear. At the same time, the shock absorbers of the roadster are electrically controlled and instantly react to the slightest changes in the road surface. The braking system of the new BMW Z4 M40i has also been improved, disc brakes with 4-piston calipers are installed in front, standard mechanisms with calipers are used for the rear wheels. The manufacturer will reveal more information about the technical characteristics of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020 roadster after the official start of sales.

Safety and comfort BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020

Taking into account the sporty character of the new BMW Z4 M40i Roadster, the manufacturer has installed appropriate safety and comfort systems. Unfortunately, similar to the technical specifications, the manufacturer has revealed a minimum of information about the safety and comfort systems of the new BMW Z4 M40i. It is known that the set includes active safety systems, as well as several assistants to assist the driver. Among the well-known safety and comfort systems of the BMW Z4 M40i, the following are installed:

• front and side airbags;
• an airbag in the area of ​​the driver's knees;
• keyless access;
• vehicle stabilization system;
• all-round visibility system;
• lane traffic monitoring;
• projection display;
• tire pressure monitoring;
• parking assistant;
• collision warning systems;
• parking sensors;
• navigation;
• an assistant when reversing;
• collision avoidance system;
• adaptive cruise control;
• driver fatigue monitoring;
• light and rain sensors;
• emergency braking system;
• recognition of road signs;
• selection of travel modes.

It is clear that the list is not complete and it is most likely that after the official start of sales of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019-2020, more information about the comfort and safety of the new roadster will be revealed. Given the listed systems and the car's attitude to the sports class, it should be understood that most of them are designed for quick response and collision avoidance. Otherwise, the new BMW Z4 M40i will delight you with a modern set, which will greatly facilitate control and protect passengers.

Price and configuration of the BMW Z4 M40i 2019

Today it is the third generation of the BMW Z4 M40i on the account of this model, codenamed G29. According to preliminary data, the production of the new model should start on the assembly line in Graz (Austria) by the end of 2018. A more detailed list of characteristics of the new BMW Z4 M40i is promised to be opened by the end of September 2018, after which the roadster will be officially brought to the Paris Auto Show in October.

Regarding the start of sales of the BMW Z4 M40i roadster, it will be launched in the spring of 2019, according to rough estimates. Then the full information about the new car will be disclosed. According to preliminary data, the basic equipment with a two-liter engine will cost from 34,000 to 35,000 euros, a more powerful version of the BMW Z4 M40i with a 3-liter turbocharged engine will cost from 53,000 to 55,000 euros... It remains to await the official start of sales or more detailed characteristics in order to understand in more detail what the new sports roadster from Bavaria will be capable of.

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