BMW Z4 - Concession to modern times

It has always been problematic trying to reconcile the Z4 with the rest of the BMW stable. Somehow, the Bavarian roadster stuck out like a sore thumb. As a product of the divisive Bangle era, this purist BMW has now followed the 7 series in having a makeover. All totally consistent with the new style of the marque whilst (surprisingly enough) not disowning its predecessor.

Along with the SLK and TT, the other two members of the German trio, the original Z4 was always a purist's idea of a daredevil motor. Yet the design scared off a lot of potential purchasers. Not that there was anything essentially incongruous - the proportions with long bonnet and short tail end certainly have the edge over the competition in terms of sheer aesthetics. It was rather the eccentric details such as the sagging lines of the side panels that caused a few furrowed brows. These are precisely the weaknesses that the new Z4 has ironed out. The attractive proportions have been retained and even accentuated by extra length plus width and slightly reduced height.

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