BMW Announces Z4 Final Edition as Roadster's Send-Off

BMW is winding down production of the Z4 Roadster and marking the occasion with a Final Edition based on the Z4 M40i. This version will be built in limited numbers from February through April 2026 and offered in a single configuration. The only choice buyers need to make is between a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Pricing is set at $77,500, plus $1,175 for destination and handling.

The Final Edition stands out mainly through its appearance package. It comes exclusively in BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic paint, paired with the standard Shadowline Package, which adds gloss-black trim to the mirrors, grille, lower intake, air breathers, and exhaust tips. Additional exterior details include a Moonlight Black soft top and red brake calipers on the standard M Sport braking system.

The car rides on staggered wheels and tires: 19-inch M Dual-Spoke 800M wheels with 255/35R19 tires up front and 20-inch wheels with 285/30R20 tires at the rear.

Manual-transmission cars also receive the chassis tuning from the Edition Handschalter package. This includes specific auxiliary springs, a reinforced front anti-roll bar clamp, updated damper and steering software, and unique control logic for the traction control and M Sport differential.

Inside, the Final Edition uses red accent stitching across the instrument panel, doors, console, and M Sport seats, which are trimmed in Vernasca leather and Alcantara. Floor mats get matching red piping, and the door sills feature “Z4 FINAL EDITION” badging. The seatbelts use BMW’s M-color striping.

Standard equipment includes the Driving Assistance Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon audio, adaptive LED headlights, and a set of comfort and convenience features already familiar from the current Z4.

BMW is also highlighting the model’s history. The first-generation Z4 launched in 2002, following the Z3 and continuing the company’s line of two-seat roadsters. Built in Spartanburg, it used a long-hood, short-deck layout and 50/50 weight distribution. The Z4 M Roadster topped that lineup with a 330-hp inline-six.

The second-generation model arrived in 2008 with a retractable hardtop and a more spacious interior. It also introduced iDrive to the Z4 lineup.

The current, third-generation Z4 debuted in 2018, returning to a fabric soft top and focusing on a straightforward, driver-oriented interior. The M40i variant uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that has been available with a manual transmission since 2024.

The Final Edition keeps the same powertrain and key specifications: a 382-hp inline-six, 369 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of two transmissions. BMW estimates 0–60 mph at 3.9 seconds with the automatic or 4.2 seconds with the manual. Top speed remains electronically limited to 155 mph.