BMW Z4 2018
The 2018 BMW Z4 Base marks an important step in the roadster’s third generation, known as the G29. This version returns to a more traditional design featuring an electric soft top, emphasizing the compact and modern two-seater nature of the model. Debuted at Pebble Beach in August 2018, it embodies a driving position focused on the driver and widened tracks, maintaining the dynamic legacy that defines the Z4 line.

History
The 2018 BMW Z4 Base belongs to the third generation, known as the G29, which was introduced in August 2018. This generation marks a return to an electric soft top, moving away from the electrohydraulic folding hardtop seen on the previous E89 generation. Manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, it signals a new chapter for the iconic roadster originally launched in 2002, evolving through three key eras: the first generation (E85/E86) with elongated shapes and soft or fixed roofs, the second generation (E89) emphasizing comfort with its articulated hardtop, and now the third generation returning to roadster fundamentals. The 2018 base model embodies this renewal with more compact proportions and a modern silhouette.
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References
- The new BMW Z4: European debut and technical informationBMW Group PressClub USA
Supports the E89 launch, retractable aluminium hardtop, initial six-cylinder range, production in Regensburg and key design features.
- El BMW Z4 Edición FinalBMW Group PressClub México
Supports the Z4’s succession of the Z3, E85 production at Spartanburg and the E89’s introduction and hardtop concept.
- The Roadster reloaded: World premiere of the new BMW Z4 in Pebble BeachBMW Group PressClub Global
Supports the G29 world premiere at Pebble Beach on August 23, 2018.
- The new BMW Z4BMW Group PressClub Global
Supports the G29 fabric soft-top, revised proportions, announced model range, Graz production and March 2019 market introduction.
- BMW Z4: All generations, new models and road testsauto motor und sport
Provides independent corroboration for the E85, E89, production periods, body-style distinction and retractable-hardtop change.
- https://www.iseecars.com/car/bmw-z4/generationsiseecars.com
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