The hotly anticipated manual transmission at long last comes to the BMW Z4 M40i execution roadster.
Porsche has no issue moving manual transmission sports vehicles, even in the U.S., with high take paces of its stick-shift 718 and 911 models. BMW has observed, and is presently offering the 2025 BMW Z4 convertible with a manual interestingly, wanting to rouse another harvest of clients. The new manual arrangement accompanies an exceptionally tuned "Handschalter" bundle, and is just accessible on the more-remarkable M40i trim, basically for the present.
Since the manual is restricted to the M40i trim for the time being, it's just accessible with the 3.0-liter inline-six motor great for 382 drive and 369 lb-ft of force, restricted to a maximum velocity of 155 mph, and with a guaranteed 0-60 mph run of simply 4.2 seconds. Up until this point, we just have model year refreshes for the M40i.
Interestingly, manual-prepared M40i vehicles get bi-variety M light-combination wheels in a twofold talked plan stumbled with 19-inch wheels front and center and 20 creeps in the back. All M40i manages, paying little heed to shifter, get BMW's variable game directing, M Game brakes, a M Game differential at the back pivot, with a versatile M suspension with electronically controlled dampers also.
As a feature of the "Handschalter" manual trim bundle (and that signifies "hand shift" in the brand's home language of German), the outside gets broadened shadowline dark serious shine outside trim pieces, red brake calipers, dull badging, with a solely accessible shade of San Remo Green metallic paint accessible just on manual vehicles. Inside, there's decision of five unique Vernasca cowhide upholstery. Peculiarly, there's a subsequent elite green outside tone likewise just accessible with the stick, called BMW Individual Frozen Dark Green metallic and valued at $2,950.
By and large (less the Singular paint work charge), the "Handschalter" bundle adds $3,500 to the cost of the M40i. The 2024 Z4 M40i trim beginnings at $67,295; BMW didn't deliver refreshed 2025 evaluating at this time. The refreshed Z4 is set to send off with its new manual transmission in Spring.
We've very gotten an opportunity to drive the new manual Z4, and it's beautiful. To cite our own Jonny Lieberman, "It's quickly evident the manual ought to have been essential for the most recent BMW Z4 from the very beginning." To peruse a greater amount of his impressions, look at the full First Drive story here.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Can you get a new Z4 with a manual transmission?
As per BMW, the manual Z4 won't be a restricted run offering. The maker is wanting to work however many as individuals seem to purchase. BMW says the primary manual variants of the Z4 are supposed to enter creation in the main quarter of 2024
Is the BMW Z4 M40i fast?
Not that we're grumbling. Sixty mph shows up in 3.5 seconds, a 0.3-second improvement over the Z4 M40i's last appearance at our test track. In this way, as well, was the quarter-mile consequence of 12.0 seconds, so, all in all the Z4 is voyaging 116 mph.
Is M40i a hybrid?
The 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Super inline 6-chamber motor incorporates 48V gentle half and half innovation for more proficient activity.