Australia’s BMW Z4 M40i Gets An Extra 47 HP, 0-62 MPH Drops To 4.1 Seconds

BMW’s Australian branch has announced a power hike for the Z4 M40i, which aligns it with other M Performance cars such as the M340i xDrive, X3 M40i and X4 M40i.

Thus, the 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine now produces 382 HP (387 PS), up 47 HP (48 PS). Nought to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes only 4.1 seconds, a 0.4-second improvement over the previous variant.

Pricing for the range-topping German roadster remains the same at AU$124,900 (US$85,955), excluding on-road costs and dealer fees. However, if it seems like too much, then perhaps other variants of the new Z4 might be more to your liking.

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For instance, opting for the Z4 sDrive30i, which packs a 255 HP (259 PS) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will set you back AU$104,900 (US$72,191). At the same time, the entry-level has an MSRP of AU$84,900 (US$58,427) and gets a 2.0-liter four-pot, making 194 HP (197 PS) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. The Z4 sDrive20i does the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.6 seconds and is available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2020 Z4 promises engaging driving dynamics thanks to a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, shorter wheelbase and wider track, complemented by the rear-biased all-wheel drive system or pure rear-wheel drive, depending on the chosen model. It also features an electrically operated soft top that helps it keep a low center of gravity. And if a fixed top sounds more appealing, then you could always go for its Japanese cousin, the new Toyota Supra as, despite what both companies claim, the two share lots of characteristics – which, in this case, given that we’re dealing with solid foundations, is a good thing.