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The BMW Z4 is a roadster built and manufactured by the German automaker BMW. The engine retains the inline-4 and inline-6 configurations, the G29 model now powered with an additional of twin-scroll turbocharger. The Z4 G29 also as a basis form for the MKV Toyota Supra.

The E85 Z4 had a coupé option, this later dropped in favour of convertible from E85 and the current G29.

The gearbox currently offers a 6-speed manual and newer 8-speed ZF automatic in the G29, the SMG gearbox was added only on the E85 model.

Appearances[]

  • In Series 1, Episode 6, Richard reviews the E85 Z4 in Portugal, praising the car's looks, handling, excitement, rawness and speed.
  • In Clarkson: Shoot-Out, despite praising it's handling, Jeremy loathes the E85 Z4 for being too harsh, too uncomfortable and too unrefined.
  • In Series 3, Episode 2, Richard champions the E85 Z4 as the best two seater roadster on the Isle of Man against James in a Porsche Boxster and Jeremy in a Honda S2000. Despite his praise, it ultimately loses to the Boxster as The Stig sets a lap time of 1:37.3 in the wet around the Top Gear Test Track.
  • In Series 8, Episode 4, Richard reviews the E85 Z4 M at the Top Gear Test Track comparing it to the Boxster S. He praises the car's rawness, speed, handling, and excitement stating it to be far superior to the Boxster. At the hands of The Stig it sets a time of 1:26.0.
  • In Clarkson: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Jeremy reviews the E85 Z4 M at Willow Springs, ultimately praising it's sharpness and handling stating it to be way, way better than the Dodge Viper. With the help of The Stig the Z4 M manages to beat Danny McIver in the Viper around Willow Springs.
  • In Series 13, Episode 6, Jeremy reviews the E89 Z4 against the Nissan 370Z at the Top Gear Test Track. He praises the car's improved styling, handling, comfort and speed and despite the 370Z being faster he ultimately states the BMW to be far superior. At the hands of The Stig it sets a time of 1:28.2.
  • In Top Gear: Uncovered, Richard reviews the E89 Z4, praising it's improved styling, comfort and handling. He then pits it in a drag race against a radio controlled car, ultimately proving victorious.
  • In Series 17, Episode 3, an E85 Z4 is featured as an alternative for £6995.
  • In Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip, Jeremy uses a E85 Z4 against Richard in a Nissan 350Z Roadster in a battle of Rallycross Roadsters. Despite being down on power and worse off the Z4 manages to beat the 350Z on a timed lap.
  • In Series 27, Episode 5, a Z4 is referenced as an alternative to McGuinness' Supra.


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