The new BMW Z4 – a premium open-top sports car boasting a classic fabric soft-top, an emotion-packed body design and a puristic, driver-focused interior.

• The classical roadster, reinterpreted and sportier than ever: new BMW Z4 fuses typical sports car dynamism with emotion-packed design, an exclusive ambience and advanced equipment features. Unadulterated driving pleasure meets state-of-the-art powertrain, chassis, operating and connectivity technology.
• The new BMW Z4 is a very modern addition to the brand’s long history of engrossing roadsters. Two-seater with fully electric fabric soft-top. Radically revised proportions, central seating position, shorter wheelbase for increased agility and wider tracks than its predecessor. Weight-saving measures and ideal 50 : 50 weight distribution, aerodynamically optimised body.
• Exterior design with precision-led use of forms and various signature details. Headlights positioned at the outer edges of the front end and in a vertical arrangement for the first time. LED headlights as standard, Adaptive LED headlights with matrix function for non-dazzling high beam and cornering lights optional. Large BMW kidney grille in new mesh design. Wide bonnet with prominent contour lines straddles the wheel arches. Large Air Breathers provide the starting point for the lines and surface contouring along the flanks. Muscular, sculptural rear end featuring harmoniously integrated spoiler, slender LED lights and diffuser.
• Modern, high-class interior styling with pronounced driver focus, lines that surge forward with dynamic élan and clearly structured control panels. Pared-down trim finishers reinforce the puristic character. Door panel contours echo some of the exterior graphic elements visible from the side.
• Show premiere in October 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. Launch in March 2019 with a choice of three model variants: BMW Z4 M40i BMW M Performance model (fuel consumption combined: 7.4 – 7.1 l/100 km [38.2 – 39.8 mpg imp]; CO₂emissions combined: 168 – 162 g/km)* with new 250 kW/340 hp six-cylinder in-line engine, BMW Z4 sDrive30i (fuel consumption combined: 6.1 – 6.0 l/100 km [46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions combined: 139 – 137 g/km)* and BMW Z4 sDrive20i (fuel consumption combined: 6.1 – 6.0 l/100 km [46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp]; CO₂emissions combined: 139 – 137 g/km)* with four-cylinder engines and outputs of 190 kW/258 hp and 145 kW/197 hp respectively. Further improved eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard. All engines have a gasoline particulate filter and emissions that comply with the Euro 6d-TEMP standard.
• New roadster engineered with focus on maximum agility, dynamism and steering precision. Low centre of gravity. Extremely rigid body structure and chassis mountings. New front and rear axle design. M Sport brakes, Adaptive Sport suspension, M Sport differential and high-performance tyres as standard (BMW Z4 M40i) or available as an option. Variable sport steering and mixed-size tyres as standard for all model variants.
• Extensive standard equipment exuding sports car flair. Model-specific sports seats with integral head restraints. Vernasca leather upholstery as standard in the BMW Z4 sDrive30i, while BMW Z4 M40i has a leather and Alcantara interior as standard. Fixed rollover bars. Driving Experience Control switch can be used to select COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes, each of which changes the car’s responses perceptibly. Fabric soft-top opens and closes at the push of a button within ten seconds, even on the move at up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Boot capacity increased by over 50 per cent (to 281 litres) compared to predecessor. Sport Line model and M Sport package have exclusive design and equipment features.
• Class-leading choice of driver assistance systems: Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function is standard, likewise Lane Departure Warning system. Available as options: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, traffic sign recognition, distance information, Lane Change Warning system, Rear Collision Prevention and Cross-Traffic Alert, Active Park Distance Control, rear view camera, Parking Assistant with automated longitudinal and lateral vehicle guidance when manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces, and Reversing Assistant. BMW Head-Up Display available in a roadster for the first time.
• Intuitive operation and intelligent connectivity thanks to BMW Operating System 7.0. Optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional with consistently designed, context-based and customisable graphics in the fully digital instrument cluster and in the Control Display (both with screen diagonal of 10.25 inches). Multimodal operation via Control Display’s touchscreen functionality, iDrive Controller, steering wheel buttons or voice control.
• Diverse range of digital services from BMW ConnectedDrive: over-the-air navigation map and software updates. Hazard warnings use interconnectivity with other BMW vehicles. BMW Digital Key for vehicle access and starting the engine from a smartphone.

BMW Z4 M40i:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.6 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined*: 7.4 – 7.1 l/100 km (46.3 – 48.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined*: 168 – 162 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW Z4 sDrive30i:
Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 190 kW/258 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,550 – 4,400 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.4 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined*: 6.1 – 6.0 l/100 km (46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined*: 139 – 137 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW Z4 sDrive20i:
Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 145 kW/197 hp at 4,500 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,200 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.6 seconds,
top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph).
Fuel consumption combined*: 6.1 – 6.0 l/100 km (46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined*: 139 – 137 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.

BMW is unveiling an updated interpretation of the classical roadster concept.
The new BMW Z4 is ready to steal the show as a premium open-top sports
car boasting an emotion-packed body design, a fully-electric soft-top roof,
compact proportions and a squarely driver-focused interior. Agility, dynamic
performance and precise handling were all top priorities when developing the
two-seater’s body, powertrain and chassis. The extremely high rigidity of the
body structure and chassis mountings, the intelligent lightweight design and
optimised aerodynamic properties provided the ideal basis for meeting these
objectives. The new design of the front and rear axles benefits not just the
car’s sporty on-road prowess, but its ride comfort too. And the new BMW Z4
combines its pure sporting pedigree with a wealth of highly advanced, topclass
equipment features on the driver assistance, operation and connectivity
fronts.
From the outside, the way in which the roadster concept has evolved is
particularly plain to see from the car’s proportions. The new BMW Z4 has a
low-slung, sporty, compact appearance when viewed from any angle. It is 85
millimetres longer than its predecessor (at 4,324 millimetres), 74 millimetres
wider (now 1,864 millimetres) and 13 millimetres taller (1,304 millimetres).
The shortening of the wheelbase by 26 millimetres to 2,470 millimetres
serves to sharpen agility, as do the notably wider tracks – 1,609 millimetres at
the front (+ 98 mm) and 1,616 millimetres at the rear (+ 57 mm).
The car’s central seating position, low centre of gravity and minimised weight,
as well as ideal 50:50 weight distribution, also contribute to the intoxicating
dynamism of the new BMW Z4.
The Paris Motor Show will provide the setting for the show premiere of the
new BMW Z4 in October 2018. The worldwide market introduction will then
commence in March 2019. The new BMW Z4 will be built at the
BMW Group’s Austrian manufacturing partner, Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik
in Graz. Production will take place on an assembly line installed and operated
to the BMW Group’s strict standards.

Exterior design: a pure aesthetic wrapped in a new design language.
A precise use of forms and a number of signature details form the defining
features of the emotion-packed, pure-bred exterior design of
the new BMW Z4. The combination of just a few lines and a clean-cut surface
design create a very distinctive take on sporting appeal. A powerfully sculpted
front apron with large air intakes, a low, broad BMW kidney grille and
headlights positioned at the outer edges ensure there is no mistaking the car
from the front. The new-look mesh-design BMW kidney grille combines a
track-inspired honeycomb pattern with a three-dimensional structure, whose
elements have a vertical arrangement reminiscent of traditional kidney grille
bars. The headlight units are another first, with the two light sources
positioned one above the other for the first time. The vertical design is cut off
at the top by a diagonal accent strip with integral direction indicator.
The new BMW Z4 is equipped with LED headlights as standard, while the
optional Adaptive LED headlights add a matrix function for the non-dazzling
high beam and cornering lights.
The elongated bonnet with arrow-shaped contour lines directed at the kidney
grille straddles the wheel arches in the “clamshell” style characteristic of
classical sports cars. The joins at the bonnet’s sides merge into the flanks’
upper character line, which runs back to the tail lights. A second character line
emerges from the large Air Breathers behind the front wheel arches. This
interplay of surfaces mimics the flow of air sweeping along the new Z4.
The boot lid’s harmoniously integrated spoiler and the slender, horizontally
arranged light assemblies in the brand’s customary L-shape help to give the
tail of the new BMW Z4 a wide, road-hugging appearance. The rear apron’s
powerful look is further strengthened by the side surrounds and the exhaust
tailpipes flanking the eye-catching diffuser.
Scope for individuality: nine body and two soft-top colours, Sport
Line, M Sport package and BMW M Performance model.
There is a choice of one non-metallic and eight metallic shades for the car’s
exterior paintwork. The soft-top roof comes in Black as standard and
Anthracite with silver effect as an option. It is electrically operated and can be
opened or closed in the space of ten seconds, even while travelling at speeds
up to 50 km/h (31 mph).

Some striking individual touches can be added by opting for the Sport Line or
M Sport package. Sport Line features design elements in High-gloss Black on
the front crossbar and the rear apron’s insert, along with 18-inch light-alloy
wheels. The highlights of the M Sport package, meanwhile, include a threesection
air intake for the front apron, prominent side skirt contouring, a rear
apron with highly distinctive side surrounds and 18-inch M light-alloy wheels.
The new BMW Z4 M40i advertises its particularly sporty character with a
Cerium Grey finish for the surround and front face of the mesh-design
BMW kidney grille, the exterior mirror caps and other design features, plus
trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes.
Interior: keen driver focus and an aura of class.
With its driver-focused cockpit design, lines that surge forward with dynamic
élan and use of trim finishers restricted to just a few areas, the cabin of the
new BMW Z4 is a picture of unadulterated driving pleasure. Electroplated
detailing adds to the roadster’s sophisticated ambience, while the clearly
structured arrangement of the controls focuses the attention even more on
the driving experience. The design of the door panels echoes the wingshaped
contour visible externally in the car’s flanks, emphasising the harmony
of the exterior and interior design.
Both driver and passenger settle into model-specific sports seats with integral
head restraints. The BMW Z4 sDrive30i is upholstered in Vernasca leather as
standard, available in a choice of Black, Ivory White, Cognac and Magma Red,
each with coordinated contrast stitching and piping. Standard specification for
the BMW Z4 M40i includes a leather and Alcantara interior with blue contrast
stitching and blue piping. As an alternative to the standard Quartz Silver, the
trim finishers can also be specified in High-gloss Black, Aluminium Mesh
Effect or Aluminium Tetragon. The optional draught stop fits flush between
the fixed rollover bars. The bars are finished in Aluminium satinated on Sport
Line, High-gloss Black with the M Sport package and Cerium Grey on the
BMW Z4 M40i. Specially designed door sill strips and trim finishers, a
Sensatec instrument panel, and M sports seats with additional adjustment
options can also be ordered for these model variants. The M Sport package
and BMW M Performance model add an M leather steering wheel, M pedals
and an M driver’s footrest.

With compact proportions, a low centre of gravity, low weight, perfect 50:50
weight distribution, a very rigid body and chassis structure, and optimised
aerodynamic properties, the new BMW roadster comes with the ideal
credentials for exhilarating, sporty performance. The requisite power is
supplied by a choice of three petrol engines, each making their debut in the
new BMW Z4 in their most recent incarnation. Assuming the role of rangetopper
in the new BMW Z4 M40i is a further improved straight-six unit
featuring M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology. Four-cylinder petrol
engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and increased output take
their place in the BMW Z4 sDrive30i and BMW Z4 sDrive20i models for the
first time. The line-up of technology designed to boost both dynamism and
efficiency includes a twin-scroll turbocharging system, High Precision
Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS
variable camshaft control. There is also a new generation of eight-speed
Steptronic transmissions to handle the task of directing the engines’ power to
the rear wheels.
The Z4’s chassis technology has been designed and tuned with a very clear
objective in mind: to harness the engines’ zest and turn it into unbeatable
driving pleasure. The agile handling and dynamic performance potential of the
new BMW Z4 is down in no small part to the variable sport steering that
comes as standard on all model variants, while the electronically controlled
dampers, M Sport brakes and electronically controlled M Sport rear differential
fitted on certain models make the car even nimbler on the road.
BMW M Performance model with straight-six engine.
The roadster’s model line-up is spearheaded by a BMW M Performance
version. The new BMW Z4 M40i conjures the power required for its
breathtaking performance from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine, whose
inherently instantaneous response, hearty appetite for revs and smoothness
combine with improved efficiency and reduced emissions. The new power
unit’s standout features include a water-cooled exhaust manifold integrated
into the cylinder head, sharper turbocharger response and superior
acceleration, and direct injection technology which now works at increased
maximum pressure of 350 bar. Drivers have a maximum output of
250 kW/340 hp at their disposal between 5,000 and 6,500 rpm, plus 500 Nm
(369 lb-ft) of peak torque can be summoned from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm.

A ceaseless build-up of power enables the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h
(62 mph) in 4.6 seconds. The new BMW Z4 M40i posts combined fuel
consumption of 7.4 – 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres (38.2 – 39.8 mpg imp)*,
equating to CO2 emissions of 168 – 162 grams per kilometre*. The straightsix
engine now runs more cleanly, too, thanks to a system of emission control
that comprises an enlarged, close-coupled catalytic converter and a gasoline
particulate filter, and enables the new Z4 M40i to meet the extremely
stringent Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.
More power with lower emissions – the new four-cylinder engines.
The choice of engines for the new BMW Z4 is rounded off by a pair of new
four-cylinder units. Both have a capacity of 2.0 litres and likewise set new
standards in terms of power delivery, efficiency and emissions. The output of
both engines has been upped by 10 kW/13 hp over their predecessors.
Their updated BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology packages include a High
Precision Injection system whose maximum pressure has now been increased
to 350 bar. And the four-cylinder variants of the new BMW Z4 likewise come
complete with a gasoline particulate filter and comply with the Euro 6d-TEMP
emissions standard.
The engine under the bonnet of the new BMW Z4 sDrive30i delivers its
maximum output of 190 kW/258 hp between 5,000 and 6,500 rpm, while
peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) is available from 1,550 up to 4,400 rpm.
The result is a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 5.4 seconds. Combined
fuel consumption of 6.1 – 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres [46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp)*
and CO2 emissions of 139 – 137 grams per kilometre* are impressive proof of
the model’s outstanding efficiency.
The maximum output of 145 kW/197 hp developed by the new
BMW Z4 sDrive20i between 4,500 and 6,500 rpm and peak torque of
320 Nm (236 lb-ft) on tap from 1,450 to 4,200 rpm propel the car to 100 km/h
(62 mph) from rest in 6.6 seconds. The new BMW Z4 sDrive20i burns an
average of 6.1 – 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres [46.3 – 47.1 mpg imp)* and
produces CO2 emissions of 139 – 137 grams per kilometre

Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with optimised
efficiency.
All model variants of the new BMW Z4 come equipped with the eight-speed
Steptronic Sport transmission as standard. Besides a wider ratio spread, the
latest version of the automatic transmission also offers even sportier gear
shifts. The shorter ratios for the transmission’s lower gears are a boon for
acceleration and the unit’s improved internal efficiency allows it to operate
more effectively too. Plus, there are shift paddles on the steering wheel
enabling manual gear selections.
The transmission also features a Launch Control function for accelerating
hard from a standing start with optimised traction. The eight-speed Steptronic
Sport transmission fitted in the BMW Z4 M40i has been configured with Mspecific
shift characteristics very much in tune with the straight-six engine’s
power delivery.
New chassis design enhances both agility and comfort.
The chassis technology in the new BMW Z4 has been designed squarely to
deliver supreme agility and handling dynamics, and comprises a newly
designed double-joint spring strut axle at the front and a five-link rear axle
making its debut in a BMW roadster. This combination strikes just the right
balance between sportiness and ride comfort. The front axle subframe and
control arm mountings are extremely rigid, which lends itself to precise
cornering characteristics and also has a beneficial effect on the drivetrain’s
acoustics. The sports car tuning of the front axle elastokinematics aids the
new Z4’s steering precision at the same time as making its lateral handling
characteristics more dynamic. Fitting aluminium control arms and swivel
bearings has reduced unsprung masses, resulting in superior agility and
efficiency. The new rear axle likewise employs a lightweight aluminium/steel
design that saves weight. The large supporting base and very rigid structure
of the rear axle subframe as well as the shear panels used for connecting it to
the body result in extremely precise wheel guidance. All of which makes it
possible to blend agile handling with a high level of ride comfort.
Another feature to be found on the standard equipment list is the variable
sport steering with adjustment of both power assistance and steering angle to
suit the situation at hand. This particular version of the Electric Power Steering
system is designed to promote not just straight-line stability
in the new BMW Z4, but also slick cornering and effortless low-speed
manoeuvring.

The car’s impressively sporty handling characteristics are further aided by a
powerful lightweight braking system and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
system, whose wealth of features includes the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC),
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Start-Off Assistant. The Performance
Control function also included as standard gives the new BMW Z4 even
nimbler handling by varying the distribution of drive torque to the rear wheels
according to the situation at hand.
M Sport differential, Adaptive M Sport suspension, M Sport brakes
and high-performance tyres for maximum dynamism.
The Adaptive M Sport suspension, M Sport brakes and M Sport differential
(all part of standard specification for the new BMW Z4 M40i, together with
high-performance tyres) elevate the car’s sporty handling abilities to even
greater heights. With these chassis systems on board, the differences in the
car’s responses when moving between the COMFORT, SPORT and
SPORT+ modes with the Driving Experience Control switch are particularly
noticeable. As well as lowering the car’s ride height by ten millimetres, the
Adaptive M Sport suspension also adds electronically controlled dampers,
whose operating characteristics can assume a more comfortable or more
dynamic bias depending on the mode selected with the Driving Experience
Control switch. The electronically controlled M Sport rear differential gives the
handling of the new BMW Z4 an even sharper sporting edge. An electric
motor generates a locking effect that limits speed equalisation between the
inside and outside rear wheel when cornering, making it possible to power out
of bends with remarkable dynamic verve. The active differential lock also gives
the car greater assurance when darting through corners, and aids ride comfort
and traction, too. The variable distribution of drive torque between the left and
right-hand rear wheels nips any understeer or oversteer in the bud without the
need to brake.
The standard 17-inch (BMW Z4 sDrive20i and BMW Z4 sDrive30i) or 18-inch
(BMW Z4 M40i) light-alloy wheels and optional 19-inch items are all shod with
mixed-size tyres. The wider rear tyres’ increased potential for directional
control was factored into the chassis tuning for all variants of the Z4.

The new BMW Z4 isn’t just about classical roadster proportions, punchy
design and pure driving pleasure – it is also awash with top-class, state-ofthe-art
equipment features. Besides treating the driver and passenger to an
exhilarating driving experience, the two-seater also pampers them with the
latest comfort features. The options list contains all sorts of different ways
to customise the new BMW Z4 so that it reflects the owner’s personal style.
The array of cutting-edge driver assistance systems available for the Z4 is
unrivalled in this segment. They are designed to optimise specific aspects of
comfort and safety and relieve the strain on the driver, particularly on longdistance
journeys and in city traffic. The list of options includes Active Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function, the Lane Change and Lane Departure
Warning systems, as well as a Parking Assistant including Reversing
Assistant. The new BMW Z4 is also the first roadster to be made available (as
an option) with the BMW Head-Up Display.
Safety can be given a further boost by opting for the Adaptive LED headlights,
whose pioneering matrix technology for the high beam allows range to be
increased while preventing other road users from being dazzled. Here, high
beam is divided into four LED segments, which can be activated and
deactivated independently of one another as the traffic situation demands,
and when travelling at speeds above 70 km/h (44 mph). The instant the frontmounted
camera on the new BMW Z4 detects an oncoming vehicle or a
vehicle in front, low beam only will be used to illuminate the area around the
vehicle. The other features of the Adaptive LED headlights include the
adaptive and cornering light functions, which use an additional LED module.
Finally, the low-beam range is increased in motorway driving to optimise
illumination of the road ahead.
A personal sense of well-being: two-zone automatic climate control,
ambient lighting, Harman Kardon surround sound system.
The driver-focused cockpit design and clearly structured arrangement of the
controls help drivers of the new BMW Z4 to concentrate on the main job at
hand. The Start/Stop button for switching the engine on and off has been
incorporated into the control panel on the centre console, whose
harmoniously styled surface is also home to the shift lever or gear selector,
the iDrive Controller, the Driving Experience Control switch, as well as the

button for the Electric Parking Brake and the switch for the electrically
operated soft-top roof. There is a further panel of buttons in the centre of the
instrument panel for controlling the air conditioning system. The optional twozone
automatic climate control allows the temperature and ventilation settings
to be adjusted separately for the driver and passenger side. Automatically
dimming and folding exterior mirrors are also available, as is Comfort Access.
With this feature fitted, the soft-top can be operated using the car key.
The optional ambient lighting brings a particularly atmospheric mood to the
cabin. LED fibre-optic guides light up the instrument panel’s accent strips on
either side of the steering wheel and provide indirect illumination of the centre
console’s edging, accentuating the areas of the cockpit of most importance
for focused driving. The colour and brightness of the lighting effect are
adjusted in the iDrive menu. The standard-fit audio system, meanwhile, can
be upgraded by opting for the hi-fi speaker system with a total of ten speakers
and output of 205 watts. For an even more impressive aural experience, there
is the Harman Kardon surround sound system complete with digital amplifier,
12 speakers and 464-watt total output.
Model-specific seats, large cupholders and over 50 per cent more
boot capacity.
The new BMW Z4 comes as standard with bespoke sports seats including
integral head restraints. The seat rails have been extended in length by
23 millimetres over those in the predecessor model, allowing the seats to be
adjusted to the ideal fore/aft position. Electric seat adjustment with memory
function is optionally available for both seats, allowing their fore/aft position,
height and tilt as well as the backrest angle to be altered and stored using a
control pad on the outer edge of the seat cushion. The optional M sports
seats include electro-pneumatic backrest width adjustment to optimise lateral
support through high-speed corners.
The practicality of the new BMW Z4 has been increased by features such as a
storage space behind the seats with a retaining net, large cupholders under
the centre armrest cover (which folds open in two sections with a longitudinal
split) and roomy door pockets. The boot capacity is 281 litres (with the softtop
open or closed), an increase of more than 50 per cent compared to the
previous Z4. An optional through-loading system extends the possibilities for
handling various transportation tasks during everyday use and when going
away on trips.

Innovative systems to help drivers stay in lane, park and reverse.
The highly advanced nature of the new BMW Z4 is further underlined by the
class-leading variety of driver assistance systems on offer. Collision Warning
and the Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function come as standard, as
does the Lane Departure Warning system. The list of options includes Active
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, the Speed Limit Info system with No
Passing Info display, distance information, the Lane Change Warning System,
plus Rear Collision Prevention and Cross-Traffic Alert.
Elsewhere, the BMW Head-Up Display, which projects driving-related
information onto the windscreen and therefore straight into the driver’s field of
view, is available for a roadster for the first time. The only system of its kind in
this segment, it shows the driver the car’s speed in figures, along with status
indicators from the driver assistance systems, route guidance instructions and
lane recommendations from the navigation system, Check Control messages,
and in-car entertainment details, such as the radio station or track title. Fullcolour
graphics are used to convey the relevant information.
Active Park Distance Control and the rear view camera come to the driver’s
aid when manoeuvring or parking. These two systems both form part of the
Parking Assistant, which takes care of steering, accelerating, braking and
selecting gears during parking manoeuvres. The assistant can be used for
reverse parking in either parallel or perpendicular spaces, as well as for
manoeuvring out of a parallel parking space at the side of the road. The range
of functions also includes the Reversing Assistant, which offers the highly
convenient option of automated reversing in situations where there is little
margin for error or the driver does not have a clear view. To do this, the
system stores the steering movements for the section of road the car has just
driven forward along. It then traces these last forward movements when
reversing and keeps the car on exactly the same path for a distance of up to
50 metres. All the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and brake pedals
and keep an eye on the area around the car.

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional offered for the new BMW Z4 brings a
new display & operating system and the ultimate in connectivity together into
a superb all-round package. Its ensemble of fully digital displays consists of a
high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and the Control
Display in the centre console, each of which has a screen diagonal of 10.25
inches. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional also features an adaptive
navigation system, a hard-drive-based multimedia system, two USB ports,
plus Bluetooth and WiFi interfaces.
The inclusion of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional means that the car
benefits from the most recent incarnation of the display & operating system,
powered by the brand new BMW Operating System 7.0. Its displays are fully
digital and geared even more closely to the driver’s personal needs so as to
optimise attention levels. Clear presentation and structuring are designed to
always provide drivers with the right information at the right time, further
helped by customisable and personalised displays. The redesigned
information display in the middle of the instrument cluster now leaves enough
room for an excerpt from the navigation map, for instance. The main menu of
the Control Display allows the driver to configure up to ten pages, each
showing two to four pads (tiles) with live content. Both the content and the
visuals are personalised to an even greater degree, as illustrated by vehicle
graphics that match the actual model colour and equipment line. The intuitive
multimodal interaction between driver and vehicle has been further improved.
The Control Display graphics adapt depending on the operating method, and
the voice control system based on natural language understanding also
reaches new heights. Depending on the situation, the driver can choose from
the familiar iDrive Controller, the controls on the steering wheel, touch control
using the Control Display or voice control.

Always up to date thanks to Remote Software Upgrade.
The Remote Software Upgrade feature keeps the new BMW Z4 up to date
with the latest software. All updates can be imported over the air, either via the
BMW Connected app on a smartphone or directly into the car using its built-in
SIM card. Installation is every bit as simple as a smartphone update.
The contents of the upgrades vary, from security and quality enhancements
to new software services and improved vehicle functions. Customers can also
select or deselect functions that have been added at a later date.
This maximises flexibility while also saving customers a great deal of time, as
they no longer need to pay a visit to the BMW Service Partner for updates.
Connected Navigation with new digital services.
“Connected Navigation” encompasses a number of digital services designed
to turn seamless and contextual route planning both inside and outside the
BMW into an even more sophisticated experience. In future, drivers of the
new BMW Z4 will be able to send destinations from various apps straight to
their car’s navigation system. The most important destinations will be stored
in BMW Connected and synchronised with the car, so that key addresses can
be accessed from any device at any time. One particularly helpful new feature
is the Parking Space Assistant, which proposes various parking options to the
driver in good time before the destination is reached. This service includes
providing information on the nearest multi-storey car park as well as proposing
routes offering a particularly good chance of finding a parking spot close to
the destination. The existing On-Street Parking Information and ParkNow
services have been intelligently incorporated into the new assistant’s range of
functions.
BMW Digital Key: turning a smartphone into a car key.
The BMW Digital Key employs Near Field Communication (NFC) technology
to allow the new BMW Z4 to be locked and unlocked from a smartphone,
dispensing with the need for a conventional car key. The smartphone simply
has to be held up to the door handle to open the vehicle and, once inside, the
engine can be started as soon as it has been placed in the Wireless Charging
or smartphone tray. Accessible via the BMW Connected app, the Digital Key
offers unrivalled flexibility, as the driver can share it with up to five other
people. The BMW Digital Key is available for all NFC-capable Samsung
smartphones.

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