BMW Z4 Specs by Generation
By CarWhere Research · Updated
CarWhere lists 16 US-market BMW Z4 trims across 3 chassis codes, from the E85 (2003–2008) to the G29 (2019–2026), with engine code, power, torque, 0–60, weight and launch MSRP. The G29 makes 255–382 hp (sDrive30i to M40i); quickest BMW-claimed 0–60 is 3.9 s.
G29 Z4 (2019–2026) specs
Chassis code: G29 roadster · LCI (facelift) from the 2023 model year
What changed in the G29
The third Z4 returned to a fabric roof and was co-developed with the Toyota GR Supra, built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. The US got the B48 sDrive30i from 2019 and the B58 M40i from 2020, both with an eight-speed automatic. The 2023 facelift revised the grille and made M Sport styling standard. For 2025 BMW added a six-speed manual for the M40i through the Handschalter package; 2026 is the final listed model year.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30iTop speed electronically limited. $50,695 with $995 destination. | 2019–2022 | Roadster | B48 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 255 | 295 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 5.2 automatic | 155 | 3,287 | $49,700 |
| sDrive30iPost-facelift; powertrain unchanged and M Sport styling standard in the US. $53,795 with $995 destination. The 2025 base rose to $54,500. | 2023–2026 | Roadster | B48 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 255 | 295 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 5.2 automatic | — | — | $52,800 |
| M40iUS tune is stronger than the 335 hp European version. Early BMW material quoted 4.4 s to 60; the US launch claim was 3.9 s. Top speed electronically limited. | 2020–2022 | Roadster | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 382 | 369 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 3.9 automatic | 155 | — | $63,700 |
| M40iPost-facelift; $66,295 with $995 destination. The 2025 base was $67,000. | 2023–2026 | Roadster | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 382 | 369 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 3.9 automatic | — | — | $65,300 |
| M40i HandschalterThe Edition Handschalter package ($3,500 on the $67,000 M40i) adds a 6-speed manual plus its own steering/suspension tuning and staggered wheels. MSRP shown is the M40i base plus the package. | 2025–2026 | Roadster | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 382 | 369 | RWD | 6-speed manual | 4.2 manual | — | — | $70,500 |
Sources for the G29: Autoblog — 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i pricing · BMWBLOG — BMW Z4 M40i configurator goes online on US website · Motor1 — 2023 BMW Z4 facelift debut · BMWBLOG — 2025 BMW Z4 pricing, specs, and what's new · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2019–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing · Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (G29) (second source) · Motor1 — 2019 BMW Z4 technical specifications · Yahoo Autos — The 2019 BMW Z4 starts at $50,695 · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2019–2022 BMW Z4 US model listing · TFLcar — 2023 BMW Z4 updates · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2023–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing · Carscoops — 2023 BMW Z4 gains new colors and a revised grille · The Truth About Cars — BMW adds manual transmission option for 2025 Z4 M40i · The Truth About Cars — 2025 BMW Z4 M40i review (manual) · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2025–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing
E89 Z4 (2009–2016) specs
Chassis code: E89 roadster · LCI (facelift) from the 2014 model year
What changed in the E89
The second Z4 switched to a two-piece retractable hardtop and moved production to Regensburg, Germany. It launched with the naturally aspirated sDrive30i and the twin-turbo N54 sDrive35i, followed by the dual-clutch-only sDrive35is. For 2012 the turbo four-cylinder sDrive28i replaced the sDrive30i. A mild facelift arrived in 2013 (2014 model year) without power changes.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30iBase price at port of entry from BMW NA's March 2009 price sheet ($46,575 with $825 destination). Curb weight is Edmunds' figure (the lower of the listed values). | 2009–2011 | Roadster | N52 | 3.0L inline-6 | 255 | 220 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic | 5.6 manual · 6.0 automatic | — | 3,241 | $45,750 |
| sDrive35iEPA listings show the manual dropped after the 2014 model year, leaving the dual-clutch only for 2015–2016. $52,475 with destination at launch. | 2009–2016 | Roadster | N54 | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 | 300 | 300 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch | 5.1 manual · 5.0 dual-clutch | — | 3,450 | $51,650 |
| sDrive35isHigher-output N54 with an overboost function that briefly lifts torque to 369 lb-ft. $61,925 including $875 destination at launch; on sale spring 2010 as a 2011 model. | 2011–2016 | Roadster | N54 | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 | 335 | 332 | RWD | 7-speed dual-clutch | 4.7 dual-clutch | — | — | $61,050 |
| sDrive28iReplaced the naturally aspirated sDrive30i in the US. $49,525 including $875 destination. | 2012–2016 | Roadster | N20 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 240 | 260 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic | — | — | — | $48,650 |
Sources for the E89: BimmerFile — BMW USA prices the 2009 Z4 · Motor Authority — BMW Z4 roadster priced from $46,575 in U.S. · Motor Authority — 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2009–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing · Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (E89) (second source) · AutoGuide — New 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster (US specs) · Edmunds — 2009 BMW Z4 trims comparison · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2009–2011 BMW Z4 US model listing · Motor Authority — 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is pricing revealed · BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW's roadster gets higher performance model for 2011 · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2011–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing · Velocity Journal — 2012 BMW Z4 Roadster trims and pricing · Fox News Autos — 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i review · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2012–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing
E85/E86 Z4 (2003–2008) specs
Chassis codes: E85 roadster · E86 coupe · LCI (facelift) from the 2006 model year
What changed in the E85
The first Z4 replaced the Z3 and was built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, arriving in the US as a 2003 roadster with M54 2.5 L and 3.0 L sixes and, from spring 2003, an optional SMG gearbox. The 2006 facelift brought revised lights and bumpers, the magnesium-block N52 in 3.0i and higher-output 3.0si form, and a six-speed automatic. The same year added the E86 hatchback coupe plus the M Roadster and M Coupe, which used the E46 M3's S54 and came only with a manual.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5iBMW NA quoted $33,795 including destination; $33,100 is the window-sticker base. US torque not confirmed from a primary source (European rating is 181 lb-ft). SMG arrived after launch. | 2003–2005 | Roadster | M54 | 2.5L inline-6 | 184 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed SMG | 7.1 manual · 7.2 automatic | — | — | $33,100 |
| 3.0iBMW NA quoted $40,945 including destination. US torque not confirmed from a primary source (European rating is 221 lb-ft). | 2003–2005 | Roadster | M54 | 3.0L inline-6 | 225 | — | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed SMG | 5.9 manual · 6.0 automatic | — | — | $40,250 |
| 3.0iLower-output N52 introduced with the 2006 facelift. BMW NA's release quoted $36,295; the window-sticker base was $35,600 (difference consistent with destination). | 2006–2008 | Roadster | N52 | 3.0L inline-6 | 215 | 185 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic | — | — | — | $35,600 |
| 3.0siBMW NA's release quoted $42,795; the window-sticker base was $42,100. | 2006–2008 | Roadster | N52 | 3.0L inline-6 | 255 | 220 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic | — | — | — | $42,100 |
| 3.0si CoupeE86 fixed-roof coupe sharing the 3.0si roadster's engine; EPA lists it as 'Z4 3.0si Coupe' for 2006 and 'Z4 Coupe' for 2007–2008. US base price not confirmed. | 2006–2008 | Coupe | N52 | 3.0L inline-6 | 255 | 220 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| Z4 M RoadsterUses the E46 M3's S54; manual only in the US. BMW NA quoted $51,995 including destination for 2006 and claimed 0-60 in 'under five seconds'. | 2006–2008 | Roadster | S54 | 3.2L inline-6 | 330 | 262 | RWD | 6-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
| Z4 M CoupeE86 coupe body with the S54; manual only. US base price not confirmed from a primary source. | 2006–2008 | Coupe | S54 | 3.2L inline-6 | 330 | 262 | RWD | 6-speed manual | — | — | — | — |
Sources for the E85: BMW of North America release (Sept. 2002) — Z4 roadster US pricing and performance, via The Auto Channel · Edmunds — 2006 BMW Z4 review · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2003–2008 BMW Z4 US model listing · Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (E85) (second source) · Velocity Journal — 2003 BMW Z4 window-sticker pricing · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2003–2005 BMW Z4 US model listing · Velocity Journal — 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster trims and pricing · Velocity Journal — 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster trims (215/255/330 hp) · BMW NA 2006 Z4 pricing release (reproduced on bmw2series.org) · fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2006–2008 BMW Z4 US model listing · Auto123 — 2006 BMW Z4 and M Roadster preview
0–60 mph figures are BMW-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many BMWs are electronically limited to 130 or 155 mph; see trim notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the BMW Z4 generations and chassis codes?
The BMW Z4 has been sold in the US in 3 generations, each known by its chassis code: E85/E86 (2003–2008), E89 (2009–2016), G29 (2019–2026).
How much horsepower does the G29 Z4 sDrive30i have?
The G29 Z4 sDrive30i (2019–2022) makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0L turbo inline-4 (B48), with a BMW-claimed 0–60 mph time of 5.2 seconds (automatic) and a 155 mph top speed.
How much horsepower does the E89 Z4 sDrive35is have?
The E89 Z4 sDrive35is (2011–2016) makes 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 (N54), with a BMW-claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.7 seconds (dual-clutch).
What is the most powerful and quickest BMW Z4?
The most powerful Z4 listed here is the G29 M40i at 382 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 3.9 seconds for the G29 M40i (BMW-claimed, automatic).
What changed in the G29 BMW Z4?
The third Z4 returned to a fabric roof and was co-developed with the Toyota GR Supra, built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. The US got the B48 sDrive30i from 2019 and the B58 M40i from 2020, both with an eight-speed automatic. The 2023 facelift revised the grille and made M Sport styling standard. For 2025 BMW added a six-speed manual for the M40i through the Handschalter package; 2026 is the final listed model year.
How can I see how a specific BMW Z4 was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded against its VIN. A BMW build sheet decoded from the VIN lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from BMW Group PressClub USA press kits, spec sheets and price releases first, then instrumented tests and reviews from the car press where BMW did not publish a US figure.
- BMW of North America release (Sept. 2002) — Z4 roadster US pricing and performance, via The Auto Channel
- Edmunds — 2006 BMW Z4 review
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2003–2008 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (E85) (second source)
- Velocity Journal — 2003 BMW Z4 window-sticker pricing
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2003–2005 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Velocity Journal — 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster trims and pricing
- Velocity Journal — 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster trims (215/255/330 hp)
- BMW NA 2006 Z4 pricing release (reproduced on bmw2series.org)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2006–2008 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Auto123 — 2006 BMW Z4 and M Roadster preview
- BimmerFile — BMW USA prices the 2009 Z4
- Motor Authority — BMW Z4 roadster priced from $46,575 in U.S.
- Motor Authority — 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2009–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (E89) (second source)
- AutoGuide — New 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster (US specs)
- Edmunds — 2009 BMW Z4 trims comparison
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2009–2011 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Motor Authority — 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is pricing revealed
- BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW's roadster gets higher performance model for 2011
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2011–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Velocity Journal — 2012 BMW Z4 Roadster trims and pricing
- Fox News Autos — 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i review
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2012–2016 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Autoblog — 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i pricing
- BMWBLOG — BMW Z4 M40i configurator goes online on US website
- Motor1 — 2023 BMW Z4 facelift debut
- BMWBLOG — 2025 BMW Z4 pricing, specs, and what's new
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2019–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Wikipedia — BMW Z4 (G29) (second source)
- Motor1 — 2019 BMW Z4 technical specifications
- Yahoo Autos — The 2019 BMW Z4 starts at $50,695
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2019–2022 BMW Z4 US model listing
- TFLcar — 2023 BMW Z4 updates
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2023–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing
- Carscoops — 2023 BMW Z4 gains new colors and a revised grille
- The Truth About Cars — BMW adds manual transmission option for 2025 Z4 M40i
- The Truth About Cars — 2025 BMW Z4 M40i review (manual)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA/DOE) — 2025–2026 BMW Z4 US model listing
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