BMW Z4’s final act. The Final Edition gives the iconic roadster a dignified farewell
Another chapter in BMW’s story closes. The Z4, a badge that injected a good measure of sunlight into the brand’s sporting spirit two decades ago, receives its official curtain call. Munich chose the elegantly sparse name Final Edition, a gesture of gratitude and a quiet hint that the last green light on the production line will glow in March 2026.
Designers proposed a colour called Frozen Matt Black, which casts a deep, almost theatrical contrast across the roadster’s classic silhouette. Those who prefer something more conventional can pick from the usual palette, because the special finish carries no extra charge. Gloss black accents, red M Sport brake callipers, red stitching in the cabin and an Alcantara steering wheel from the M division give the impression of a car ready to step on stage even at the eleventh hour.
The Final Edition does not lock buyers into any specific mechanical combination. Customers can pair the package with either the two litre four cylinder turbo engine or the three litre straight six with 340 horsepower. BMW typically charges 4200 euros for this bundle. In the base version the price rises to 7400 euros, because it automatically includes the M Sport package that is otherwise standard on higher trims.
The Z4 debuted in 2002, succeeding the Z3, a nineties machine created for drivers who relished pure hedonism. The Z4 delivered sharper handling and a more mature shape, although it kept the core idea intact. A roadster exists for open skies and the quiet dialogue between driver and machine.
Although the Final Edition does not alter the way the Z4 drives, the option pack shapes a sense of closure. Standard equipment still includes supportive sports seats, precise steering and classic rear wheel drive. The luxury lies in nuance rather than numbers.
BMW representatives remain silent on what comes next. Whether the Z4 will ever gain a successor is anyone’s guess. The company’s focus is on its Neue Klasse electric models, which are set to become the heart of the brand over the next decade.
The Z4’s exit underlines more than any press statement could. The roadster market has been shrinking for years and electrification is pressing into every segment. BMW’s choice to direct resources toward Neue Klasse development follows the pattern of the wider industry, where lighter bodies, better aerodynamics and higher energy density lift electric cars to the top of the priority list. For enthusiasts, the Z4 leaves a reminder that roadsters shaped the mood of their era and did it with a small, well judged wink at a world that always rushed a little faster than they did.
