THIS is the New BMW Z4 M40i! | FIRST DRIVE

Let's explore the brand new BMW Z4, the newest generation of the sporty roadster! With an opportunity to drive a high spec Z4 M40i on perfectly suited countryside roads in Portugal, we truly discover everything there is to know about this open-top car.

The new BMW Z4 M40i sits as the flagship in the line-up of 3 models, with a 3.0l TwinPower Turbo flat-6 offering 340hp and 500nm which means 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds with a roof that can open and close on the move in 10 seconds itself. Available only with an 8-speed ZF gearbox it's also a project that's been developed alongside Toyota with their new Supra.

With an opportunity to go into serious detail we can cover all of the elements of the car from a look around the exterior, to fully running through the technology available on the interior. There is of course also the chance to drive it on the roads of Portugal near to Estoril circuit with plenty of time to get to grips and get a real idea of what it's about.

Thanks for watching, Tim

[Shmee]

Join me for a first drive in the brand new BMW Z4 M40i! We can take a walkaround with the new Roadster before taking it for a drive to see what it's like.

[ROEIGH]

So the Supra is a bmw and the bmw is a internet never loses 🤦🏽‍♂️

[Slacking]

I wish BMW would stop diluting the ///M brand and only use it on full fledged M models.

[stephenlane]

I had the first generation 2003 Z4 and was surprisingly impressed by it down the country B roads. Great footage and insights as usual from you Tim, loving your channel, love the technical reviews the best!

[kaloyandanailov]

I don't really care about these reviews because i don't think i will ever have the opportunity to buy these cars, but you make every video enjoyable to watch.Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

[GennyR]

I wish they kept the hardtop convertible, but it still looks great

[sutairs]

Love it, but the *older models* will still have a *_special place in my heart, _* especially those hardtop Z4's.

[LiveLifeLasting]

Whoever signed off those new front lights at BMW should get fired

[shoecollector]

Honestly Tim, it’s time for your own show. Nobody puts out this kind of content, at this quality, and this often. You sir are the real deal. So excited to see what the future holds!

[RVDWCars]

Looks so much better then the other gen Z4’s!

[Inafoxater]

Awesome to see you in Portugal again Shmee. Z4 always mean fun driving, and sure you had it .

[spandanmehta]

I must appreciate for retaining the styling of the car very much true to the concept of the car. By giving good tech and great driving dynamics with the Toyota partnership. I do think BMW have made a worthy successor to the Z4. Great overview Shmee. Shquad!!!!

[BMWseries]

Super video as usual Tim. Love this Z4. Looks much sturdier than the last gen. Cheers.

[motorcityoctane]

Is this a Z4 review or a early Supra review ? Just kidding!!

[Blck_squattro]

I like the looks of this car but i really dislike soft tops i just think it looks weird when its up

[JD]

After long time BMW gives us a really good car.

[rokelesoke]

Great video, great car. Thanks Tim for the early car reviews.

[grandtourbear]

Normally bmw are at the bottom my list, but I really appreciate the lines on this Z model, very nice.

[Mikefoxx]

I still prefer the way the 1st generation looked. 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and you say it's not fast? Wow.

[anthonysnook]

Thank you Tim for the usual good video. Two comments: nice to see you've got a decent ceramic Daytona at last though I suspect you paid way over the odds for it; secondly, whatever the pundits' comments on this car - and they've been quite rude about it dynamically as a pure sports car - it does one thing 100% better than a 718 Cayman/Boxster - the 6-cylinder NOISE is brilliant - Porsche for god's sake take note.