The sun is setting on a modern icon. Since its debut in 2002, the BMW Z4 Roadster has carried the torch for the classic two-seat, open-top sports car—a tradition that stretches back to legends like the 507 and Z8. Now, as production of the current G29 generation nears its end, BMW is giving the beloved roadster a magnificent send-off: the Z4 Final Edition.
This is more than just a trim package; it’s a fully loaded, meticulously detailed collector’s item that celebrates the Z4’s dynamic flair and purist driving experience. It’s the ultimate statement for those who appreciate the thrill of top-down performance.
The first thing that sets the Final Edition apart is its distinctive, menacing exterior treatment.
- Exclusive Finish: The car is cloaked in BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic paint, a rich, satin-matte shade that highlights the Z4’s sculpted lines and aggressive stance.
- Shadowline Contrast: The dark aesthetic is amplified by the standard M High-gloss Shadowline Package, which applies a deep gloss black finish to the mirror caps, kidney grille, lower air intakes, and exhaust finishers.
- Striking Accents: A touch of high-contrast color comes from the M Sport brakes featuring High-gloss Red calipers, peeking out from behind staggered 19-inch front and 20-inch rear M double-spoke wheels.
Completing the look is the Moonlight Black soft top, which subtly shimmers and ensures the roadster maintains its elegant silhouette whether the top is up or down.
For the US market, the Final Edition is based on the top-tier Z4 M40i, meaning power comes from the fantastic 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine, delivering a stout 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
The biggest news for enthusiasts is the transmission choice:
- The Manual Masterpiece: Buyers can opt for the highly desirable six-speed manual transmission, which comes bundled with the Edition Handschalter package. This package includes a specialized chassis tuning with unique auxiliary springs, a reinforced anti-roll bar clamp, and re-tuned software for the dampers, steering, and M Sport differential—making the manual variant a true driver’s machine.
- Automatic Brilliance: The superb eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission remains an option for those prioritizing lightning-quick shifts.
The exclusivity continues inside with a focused, driver-oriented cabin:
- Red-Hot Contrast: The interior features black Vernasca leather and Alcantara upholstery, dramatically accented by red contrast stitching on the dashboard, center console, door panels, and M Sport seats.
- Collector Details: The exclusivity is literally marked on the car with special “Z4 Final Edition” lettering on the unique door sill plates. M tricolor accents on the seatbelts add a final nod to BMW’s performance heritage.
- Fully Equipped: Every Final Edition model arrives fully loaded, featuring the Driving Assistance Package, the Premium Package (with a head-up display and ambient lighting), and a Harman Kardon surround-sound system, ensuring this final version is the most luxurious and technologically complete Z4 ever offered.
The Z4 Final Edition will be built in very small numbers between February and April of next year, marking the curtain call for the roadster. While the pricing reflects its fully-loaded, collector-focused status (MSRP is set at $78,675 in the US), it represents the last opportunity to own a new Z4, a roadster that has successfully upheld BMW’s decades-long tradition of open-top, two-seat driving pleasure.
For collectors and driving enthusiasts alike, this Final Edition is a perfectly tuned, beautifully finished farewell to an iconic era.
