We warned you that the Z4’s days were numbered, and now it’s official. BMW will pull the plug on the two-seat roadster in the first half of 2026, with the final batch being an M40i Final Edition for the US. Production for the US market is planned from February to April, after which the Z will be discontinued.
Before the Z4 drives off into the proverbial sunset, BMW USA sends it off with a lavishly equipped version. The Final Edition is offered with both the six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions and is appropriately dressed in black. The rear-wheel drive sports car wears Frozen Black, a matte color from the Individual catalog.
To underscore the point, a Shadowline package comes standard with a choice of high-gloss black accents. The final highlight of the Z4 is a staggered 800M wheelset with two-tone alloy wheels measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. These double-spoke wheels are fitted with 255/35 R19 and 285/30 R20 tires and are equipped with M sport brakes with red brake calipers.
BMW has also made an effort to refine the cabin for the Z4’s Epilogue. Special side skirts mark it as the last of its kind with the “Final Edition” logo. Black leather and Alcantara seats receive red contrast stitching, which also extends to the center console and door panels.
In the USA, the swansong of the Z4 comes onto the market as a fully equipped model with fixed equipment. Each vehicle is equipped with the Driving Assistance Package and the Premium Package as well as a Harman Kardon surround sound system. BMW charges $78,675 regardless of whether you prefer two or three pedals.
The Final Edition is the most expensive Z4 yet, but BMW almost gave the green light to an even more expensive version. Based on the M40i, the 2023 Concept Touring Coupe almost became a $250,000 special edition limited to 50 examples. Those responsible in Munich ultimately canceled the project, leaving the breathtaking Clownshoe revival as a pure “what if.”
What comes after the G29? Nothing, at least not in the foreseeable future. BMW hasn’t even hinted that the Z might return one day. In contrast, Toyota has already confirmed that there will be a sixth generation Supra. This time without a reference to Germany. As a reminder, the outgoing Japanese sports coupe is built alongside the Z4 by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. The last Supra will roll off the assembly line next March.
As much as we want a new Z car, it’s difficult to justify a low-volume model. Only 10,482 units were sold last year, making the Roadster the second best-selling product after the unloved XM. In the first half of 2025, demand actually increased by 1.1% to 5,552 vehicles, but not enough to extend the life cycle. The decision to stop production was probably made a long time ago.
