https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-bmw-z4-m40i-manual-transmission-first-drive-review/
Following the Supra it looks like BMW is bringing the manual transmission in the Z4 to the US in the M40i trim level.
From a convertible, manual transmission perspective the competition is only the 718 Boxster from Porsche. Is there anything I’m missing that can be had with both conv/manual combo?
Wow kudos to bmw
M4 Convertible. Miata MX-5. Not sure Cooper convertible is still available in stick. Mustang GT convertible. Camaro soon to be dead though.
Current gen M4 convertible is awd and 8 speed auto only.
I so hope BMW will now also offer the 6 speed on the M340i since it uses the same drivetrain. I would trade my 6MT M2 for an M340i (preferably xDrive) in a heartbeat, that would be such a useful package…
I forgot all about the american muscle cars, but don’t see them being a cross-shop often. I think the MX-5 and Minis are in the slow car, fast category.
Personally, I’d consider a GT convertible and save +$10k over the Z4. Even though I think the Z4 kills it in the appearance department.
That frozen green color looks amazing. BMW did state they are sick of white cars and are coming out with a special green color for “M” vehicles.