BMW makes a splash in Frozen Orange with Z4 sports car debut

Aug 28 , 2018

The 2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition’s will feature BMW M-tuned sports suspension completed with electronically controlled dampers, an upgraded braking system and an electronically operated soft top. Photos: BMW

Wraps come off sleek, stylish and sophisticated M40i First Edition roadster at Monterey Car Week, one year after concept version unveiling

On Thursday, BMW unveiled the long-awaited production variant of its new Z4 sports car. The 2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition made it world debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during this year’s Monterey Car Week in California.

The Bavarian automaker showed off the concept version of the Z4 at last year’s event.

The Z4’s official output is expected to be more than 350hp, reaching 60mph in 4.4 seconds.

The new Z4 will be powered by a 3.0 litre, inline-six-cylinder engine. BMW has not confirmed the official power output for the US spec Z4. However, expect output to be north of 350 horsepower. According to BMW, the Z4 M40i can reach 60 mph from a standstill in an estimated 4.4 seconds.

Inside, the Z4 will be equipped with a Harman Kardon surround sound system, a head-up display, and BMW’s new LiveCockpit Professional setup that blends the company’s long-serving iDrive infotainment system with a new digital instrument cluster.

First Edition Z4s will also feature a special Frozen Orange Metallic paint job, Vernasca black leather trim, BMW M-tuned sports suspension completed with electronically controlled dampers, an upgraded braking system, and an electronic rear differential.

The roadster will feature a head-up display and a LiveCockpit Professional setup blending the iDrive infotainment system with a new digital instrument cluster, in Vernasca black leather trim.

Unlike the current generation Z4, the 2019 model will have an electronically operated soft top as opposed to a folding metal roof.