BMW Z4: blue cabriolet in the Pyrenees
The BMW Z models are a line of roadsters manufactured by German automaker BMW. The Z stands for zukunft (German for future), and has been produced in four different series with six generations consisting of roadster, coupé, sports car, and concept variants.
BMW Z4 (E85/E86; 2003–2008)
The first-generation BMW Z4 was known as the E85 in roadster form and E86 in coupé form. It was designed by Danish BMW-designer Anders Warming.
The Z4’s design addressed many criticisms of the preceding Z3; it was larger and featured a significantly stiffer chassis.
The Z4 was initially only available as a roadster, but a coupé version was officially launched in 2006.
The last model rolled off the assembly line on 27 August 2008 at the Spartanburg plant.
