BMW is saying goodbye to one of its most iconic toys, and it’s going out with flair. Meet the Z4 Final Edition—a last hurrah for the classic BMW roadster we may never see again.
Unveiled in New Jersey, this special M40i isn’t just a car—it’s a collector’s keepsake and a farewell note all rolled into one. Production is tiny, running only from February to April 2026, so don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
You get a choice of a six-speed manual (yes, really) or an eight-speed automatic, and every single one comes loaded the same way. Price? $77,500 plus $1,175 for delivery—identical for every lucky buyer.
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One last spin in Frozen Black
For its final curtain call, the Z4 looks every bit the cult classic it’s become. The Final Edition wears BMW Individual Frozen Black, a matte finish that really makes its sharp lines and long-hood, short-deck proportions pop.
Gloss-black touches from the Shadowline Package amp up the drama. The grille, mirrors, aero bits, and exhaust tips all get the same sleek treatment, tying the whole look together.
BMW’s “Moonlight Black” soft top finishes off the monochrome vibe, with just a flash of red on the brake calipers to keep things interesting.
The Final Edition rolls on a staggered setup: 19-inch M Dual-Spoke 800M wheels up front with 255-width tires, and beefy 20-inch rears shod in 285s.
- Base Trim Engine
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2L I4 ICE
- Base Trim Transmission
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8-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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255 HP @5000 RPM
- Base Trim Torque
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295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 RPM
- Base Trim Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)
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25/33/28 MPG
- Base Trim Battery Type
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Lead acid battery
- Make
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BMW
- Model
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Z4 Roadster
A cabin built with purpose
The Z4 Final Edition’s interior leans into subtle drama. Vernasca leather and Alcantara wrap the M Sport seats, while red contrast stitching snakes across the dash, doors, center console, and even the floor mats. “Z4 FINAL EDITION” door sills and M-striped seatbelts drive home its commemorative vibe.
Standard equipment leaves nothing out. The car comes loaded with the Driving Assistance and Premium packages, a head-up display, Parking Assistant, and a Harman Kardon surround sound system—basically every comfort and safety feature BMW offers on the Z4.
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Manual drivers get the full experience
The manual-transmission Final Edition isn’t just about shifting gears—it actually drives differently. Lucky owners of the six-speed get the full Edition Handschalter treatment, with revised auxiliary springs, a reinforced front anti-roll bar clamp, new rear damper mapping, updated variable steering, and unique logic for both traction control and the M Sport differential.
BMW didn’t just drop in a stick; they engineered the chassis around it. It’s their way of rewarding anyone brave enough to go three pedals.
The final chapter for a BMW classic
The Z4 first hit the scene in 2002, following the Z3 and carrying on BMW’s long line of open-top sports cars—from the 328 and 507 to the Z8. Built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the original Z4 earned fans with its perfect 50/50 weight balance, stiff chassis, and fun-to-drive dynamics.
The next generation, launched in 2008, brought a retractable hardtop and was the first BMW roadster to get iDrive.
The current Z4, unveiled in 2018 at Pebble Beach, went back to a fabric soft top and evolved into a refined, modern driver’s machine with a straight-six heart. It’s this generation that now gets the Final Edition sendoff.
A farewell made to be remembered
With its limited run, exclusive Frozen Black paint, commemorative details, and available manual, the Z4 Final Edition feels less like a trim and more like a full-circle celebration of BMW’s classic roadster formula. For enthusiasts, the message is simple: this is the last chance to grab a piece of BMW roadster history.
BMW has retired two-seat convertibles before—the second-gen Z4 ended in 2016, three years before the third generation arrived—but it’s still a bummer to see the brand step back from sports cars once again, especially when they’ve gotten it so right.
There’s hope, though: BMW hasn’t ruled out a fourth-gen Z4 based on the Neue Klasse platform. For now, we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed.
Source: BMW