BMW Z4 M40i “Handschalter” combines an inline-six engine with a six-speed manual transmission and plenty of visceral drama.

Last summer, a BMW exec came out and said that it was the end of the line for BMW manual transmissions. In response, I came out with a blog that argued that this was no big loss because, well, BMW ...

At the center of the spacious cabin for two sits the leather-wrapped, short-throw manual-shift lever. Vernasca leather is ...

I t took BMW nearly five years to bring the manual Z4 to the US following its launch in Europe. American buyers were ...

Within 100 yards or so of the jagged access road leading to the circuit you can see why BMW chose a route consisting mainly of smooth tarmac. The Z4 M feels very stiff. The front 225/45 ZR18 ...

The BMW Z4 will appeal to those looking for a comfortable ... the Porsche 718 Boxster outshines it considerably. M Sport trim brings an even more aggressive look, although you’re not getting ...

The new gearbox is based on the ZF unit used in other BMWs, with modified ... to BMW. As standard, the Z4 M40i features a variable-ratio steering rack, upgraded brakes, an M Sport differential ...

330.0-hp, 3.2-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Wondering which trim is right for you? Our 2006 BMW Z4 M trim comparison will help you decide.

You'll receive a response shortly. The minds behind the current BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra have long resisted a core element of such traditional sports cars’ appeal. The two cars, developed in ...

The BMW Z4 will appeal to those looking for a comfortable ... the Porsche 718 Boxster outshines it considerably. M Sport trim brings an even more aggressive look, although you’re not getting ...