End of the Z4. E89 production finishing in August.

[pvr]

I like the front, but the most important part (and failure in my opinion of the E89) is not being shown: The rear. If that looks like a 6 series, it would look like a very attractive car.

The little video even mentioned the M version - with that, and a more aggressive look, they should have a winner.

[Nanu]

My mate drives a Ferrari 360 spider but will not even bring it out of the garage if he has to put the top up.

Would argue that if even a Ferrari doesn't look good with the soft top up then what does?

[original guvnor]

http://jalopnik.com/bmw-just-quietly-sm ... socialflow

[john-e89]

You can still order one if slots are not filled, guy at Sytner Nottingham keeps ringing me after I asked about a 35i manual couple of weeks ago.

[Z4monster]

http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/08/26/produ ... drive35is/

Production ended: Last BMW E89 Z4 was an sDrive35is

After more than 115,000 units, the BMW Z4 E89 production of the Roadster at the Regensburg plant has officially completed on August 22nd. Just over seven years after the launch of the second generation Z4, the roadster has reached the scheduled end of its lifecycle. Although the work continues on the successor, we’re still at least a year away from its official debut.

The last BMW Z4 is an sDrive35is in Valencia Orange Metallic, the 340 hp top model built with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. The latest BMW Z4 also marked the last new BMW powered by the award-winning N54 engine off the line. In other series, the engine was replaced years ago by the more economical N55, which in turn now is being replaced by the modular motor with the internal code B58.

After the BMW Z4 E89 was offered – after the market launch in the summer of 2009 until the fall of 2011 – exclusively with straight-six engines, the naturally-aspirated models sDrive23i and sDrive30i have been replaced by the turbocharged four-cylinder sDrive20i and sDrive28i. Unlike its two main competitors, the BMW Z4 was never sold with a diesel engine due to its unpopularity in the segment.

In contrast to the first generation, the Z4 E89 was only available with a three-piece folding metal roof, instead of the soft classic fabric, which has had quite some fans in the community. Even though the driving dynamics were far improved compared to the previous generation, many owners craved the raw feel of the classic Z4. BMW often hinted that they wanted to bring the Z4 closer to the characteristics of the Mercedes SLK which proud itself on the comfortable driving experience.

Yet, the two-seater rear-wheel drive – with its deep and widely set-back seating position and the seemingly endless long hood – has found a place in the garage of many enthusiasts who loved its sporty design and powerful engines.
[Source: Bimmertoday]
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I wonder if it was mine which I collect tomorrow. Can't wait!

[HillWalker]

Z4monster good luck for tomorrow, and a good weather forecast, you'll be able to drive away with the roof down to hear that exhaust burble, although you'll need a few miles on the clock and in sport mode to hear it at its best.

[Nanu]

A sad day indeed

[sammyz]

Some reviews are so s###e you wonder how they get them past the editor. "Z4 has no M performance model or anything close" He's not seen a 35isM sport presumably

[john-e89]

Some reviews are so s###e you wonder how they get them past the editor. "Z4 has no M performance model or anything close" He's not seen a 35isM sport presumably

To be fair the M sport is nothing more than a few bits like bumpers, lowered springs and adjustable shocks. It would have been nice to see a V8 and some wide arch kit plus running gear from the M stable, which is what the review will be getting at.

[sammyz]

If you read that review and didn't know the cars you'd believe that Z4s are all boulevard cruisers and there is no performance option. Just not true.

[john-e89]

Oh quite agree with you, there are E89's with enough shove to get near and indeed equal an M, no argument there, from what you have said though it sounds like this Jurno is bemoaning a lack of a proper M car, something that is from the M stable and a significant step up from the 35is flagship model.

[sammyz]

Yes, it was his comment that there wasn't anything close to an 'M' performance model that struck me as rubbish. A 35is would be close enough imo. I do think BMW should have released an 'M' version. But after they released the 35is they would have struggled to justify the extra costs of a bona fide M. Body kit, lsd, upgraded brakes and suspension, maybe a V8. Probably another £10k on price.
A BMW sports car has to have an 'M' version and hopefully the Z5 will.