BMW Z4 M40i Manual Transmission

BMW Z4 M40i Manual Transmission - Review

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Welcome to our in-depth review of the BMW Z4 M40i with the highly anticipated manual transmission! In this video, we take a closer look at everything this iconic roadster has to offer, from its stunning design and powerful performance to its luxurious interior and driving experience.
Under the hood, we’re still getting the glorious B58 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine making 382 horsepower. But instead of sending the power to the tried-and-proven ZF 8-speed automatic, BMW decided to give the Z4 a proper send off. And that means a revised six-speed manual transmission, also developed by ZF.
But there is a lot more to the new 2024 BMW Z4 M40i. The M Performance Z4 comes with a staggered wheel setup, 19 inch at the front and 20 inch in the back. The tires are 19″ 255/35 front and 20″ 285/30 in the rear. The staggered wheels will give you additional rear traction, along with a more aggressive look. But at the same time, the Z4 loses a bit of its balance in favor of a more playful rear end with increased understeer when cornering. Speaking of the rear-end, the axle assembly now comes from the BMW M240i, including its rear M differential.
Do all these changes make a huge difference in the driving dynamics of the BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter? Let's find out!
Intro 0:00
Manual Transmission Feel 0:50
Engine Specs 06:00
Brakes 10:25
Ride Quality 12:40
Conclusion 16:00
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Пікірлер: 123

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Is the Z4 M40 manual the best BMW you can buy today?

@juanperon6796 Ай бұрын

Ok, but only today, no mas.

@albertoj.mollinedo4116 Ай бұрын

Certainly looks like a proper BMW of old! I miss the E46 M3 or the E39 M5 days.

@gixxer750r3 Ай бұрын

The best BMW you can buy today is a used E36 M3

@nafnaf0 3 күн бұрын

The Z4 M40 manual is likely the most fun as a daily driver, even over the M2 / M3 / M4.

@user-jb8jn4jv8s 2 күн бұрын

Що краще - m2 g87 на ручці або z4 на ручці?

@KealeyOnCars Ай бұрын

In a world full of hybrids and EVs and SUVs…. I’m so happy to see BMW go back and built something purely for drivers. Looks so good!

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@JJ-pe1wy Ай бұрын

Or Toyota GR. Both know quite well that it’s maybe not as fast but way more fun to drive. If BMW would only go back to more elegant designs..

@richardribeiro8348 Ай бұрын

Awesome that those who never considered the G29 Z4 because it didn’t offer a stick, will now have the option. The Z4 M40i is a wonderful GT roadster, have had mine since last year and love it.

@wlopezmendez Ай бұрын

And the dash has buttons!

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Even better :)

@jeffs6090 Ай бұрын

Because the Z4 is old and not getting updated. Ideal situation for many!

@Bimmer_Bill Ай бұрын

B58 plus best manual maybe bmw has ever put in a production car in a fairly lightweight convertible is a home run! 👍

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Agreed. The car is so much fun

@chuckcribbs3398 5 күн бұрын

Oh, man, I had no idea this car existed. It’s amazing. Manual, convertible, 390 HP, BMW, has the handling and the sound. Got a check one out.

@royhenningallum8647 Ай бұрын

You just have to do more bmw rewiew mate. I have been so impressed of all the detail and things You are talking about in this video. I think it your background driving a lot of bmw on the race track , but also so many other things You are talking technical stuff like the M differensiel and springs and steering, trottle. But You are also fair and talk about all the positive thing this beautiful machine had. Very good rewiew . Do more please. ❤❤💪🥰👏👏

@ystebadvonschlegel3295 Ай бұрын

I bought a M40i Z4 last year. Must admit I’m a little bummed that I don’t have a stick…. Full PPF and depreciation, don’t want to take the hit to trade it in, but of course the year after I bought they come out with it.

@jspera4187 15 күн бұрын

Me too 😒... I would have waited... THANKS BMW

@davewme Ай бұрын

I used to have a fiat 124 spider. Sounds similar but with more power. Best road in north America I found for that car was hwy 1, legett to ft.Brag Ca. I live in sk Canada. Ran it from Mexican border to prince rupert BC over 5 trips. That’s what roadsters excel at. Your review makes me want the bmw version:). You nailed what those cars are for. 124 spider is a ball for the money

@davideg5947 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the update. Love the manual on the Z4

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

The manual in this one is great

@helloim3j Ай бұрын

I've been waiting months for this video! Got my order in already. Factory later this month.

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

@b8tzim767 Ай бұрын

Perhaps you might have been able to calculate the mpg or found the screen detailing it , if you hadn't driven thru the Lincoln Tunnel with the top down...

@soneu234 Ай бұрын

I have been waiting for this review! love this car! This one and the M2 are the bmws!!!

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it. We did our best to be as thorough as possible.

@soneu234 Ай бұрын

@@bmwblog Great review! ;) I love bmws like this one.

@s.c.1972 21 күн бұрын

Great review!

@jeraldb2868 Ай бұрын

Great review! Damn, I should’ve waited….I bought my Z4 M40i in ‘22. If I knew they’d eventually come out with a manual, I would have held out 😊

@Jmarzx Ай бұрын

Ik u still love it tho that 8speed is very fun but definitely I gotta check out this m/t z although most bmws are just best in auto

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Still got time to pick one up until 2026

@markusgumbmann188 Ай бұрын

Pretty cool that you are one of the only reviews on this so far. Looked like you had so much fun! Great video Sooooo close on pulling the trigger !! Only this green is available. Wish I could see it in person first

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

We tried to get it out ASAP

@silverlover5817 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Hope BMW brings back the Mini Roadster.

@wackit6756 Ай бұрын

What road was that in New York? Great Sights, great sounds and great car!

@JimmyTuxTv Ай бұрын

any trip from NYC to Lake George on hwy9 will tickle the senses. This is in the Bear Mtn, Southfields, NY 10975 area

@chrisguohao Ай бұрын

a stick, holly i miss that hahahaa

@georgeporsche Ай бұрын

What road are you driving on? Would love to know not many good roads near nj

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Kanawauke Rd in Stony point NY

@jeffs6090 Ай бұрын

Definitely need a matte ppf for that frozen deep green paint!

@knievel8727 Ай бұрын

My brother is getting the matte ppf on the metallic green.

@deionshepherd1331 Ай бұрын

what road are you on. im in NJ and would love to drive through here

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Kanawauke Rd in Stony point NY

@russellnersesov7524 Ай бұрын

Buy it while you still can....

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

That's the spirit

@gixxer750r3 Ай бұрын

Doe the tach still go backwards (counterclockwise)? That is just dumb

@Scorpio1075 Ай бұрын

You would think they would have spent the money to redesign the digital dash for the manual. Something retro or a big analog-looking tach in the center. BMW has always been on the struggle bus, which is clearly wrong with its design elements.

@sandyvalentin3072 Ай бұрын

BMW should’ve of built a BMW Z4M coupe from this body style I would’ve of bought one

@victory423 Ай бұрын

Buy a supra, same car underneath.

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

They did, but unfortunately it was just a concept.

@bjbg6838 Ай бұрын

I need to take a test-drive

@markrhoden68 Ай бұрын

Im in the UK I own a Z4 m40i with auto transmission, I'll be interested to know when this car has been avaliable for a year how many manuals are sold compared to autos. Personally i don't see the point of this car in manual, its not a hardcore track focused car it's a luxurious relatively soft car for cruising around with the top down, you said as much when talking about the steering feel . If you want track focused car get the Porsche Boxster GTS but be prepared to pay more. Nice review on the manual version

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

True, but the Baxter GTS is also a lot more expensive. Great car though

@markrhoden68 Ай бұрын

@bmwblog oh I understand but IMO, there are far superior more focused manual cars Alfa, Lotus and Porsche. Again as much as i love my Z4 if I'd have wanted a manual more focused car I'd have got one of the above not a Z4

@Love2Cruise Ай бұрын

@@markrhoden68Funny…. Porsche has gone almost all PDK chasing that few tenths on track. IMO, manual is for weekend blasts in the mountains. Do any kind of track driving? Go AT/DCT.

@PorscheguyGT3 Ай бұрын

Is it still ID7? Great engine, manual and open top! What is not to like 👍🏼

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Yes, still iD7

@drewyager4020 Ай бұрын

What’s the paint color? Frozen Green Metallic????.

@jeffs6090 Ай бұрын

Yes, frozen deep green metallic.

@j.kendall2501 Ай бұрын

Best bmw ever

@tbtunes_ Ай бұрын

Proper driver's car

@bricksbeersbeards9368 18 сағат бұрын

Mountain?

@TheSandipDev Ай бұрын

Getting one later this year. Really don’t understand why this is not selling more. Its one of the most beautiful bmw in production, fun to drive and at a not to crazy price. And yet somehow this is a old person’s car? Why?

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

It just went on sale, so let's see

@TheSandipDev Ай бұрын

@@bmwblog i was referring to the z4 in general

@joebloggs4191 Ай бұрын

@@TheSandipDev Because most people are boring and they all want stupid good for nothing SUVs!

@Lumber_Jack Ай бұрын

I feel like the automatic-only decision for the first few model years really limited the car (for sure it killed any interest I had). In manual form it is quite capable and compelling. I suspect this will go down as one of the last great BMW sports cars when it ends production in a year or two.

@tgregorywoodley3871 19 күн бұрын

Older people generally have grown, independent children, so they can afford one and use it daily.

@khf032863 Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@schunkelperser1794 Ай бұрын

Handschalter Package rules!

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Agreed! It truly makes this a complete driver's car package.

@mrporsche4236 Ай бұрын

I drove one and that cemented my decision to buy the mx5. Not even close in terms of fun factor. Bmw porsche mercedes has alot to learn

@ystebadvonschlegel3295 Ай бұрын

Mx5 is a super fun car! I ended up with a Z4 because my wife absolutely hated the floor in the passenger seat in the Mx5, but it’s an outstanding bargain for fun per dollar and a great car

@andrewstevenson6540 Ай бұрын

I had the 1.5 MX-5 and it's the best car I've ever owned. I've had much quicker cars but everything else is less fun. Even ambling along at 40mph puts a smile on the face.

@frederickhaines3080 Ай бұрын

I have a 25 year old Miata…original owner…use it as a weekend car. It is the most fun, balanced and analog experience! We’ll never get rid of it. However, if I could have 2 convertibles, this would be #2. That BMW straight 6 + a manual is about to be a thing of the past. Great review!!

@Lumber_Jack Ай бұрын

I own/owned a Cayman GTS, Z4-M40i, and ND2 Miata, and the Miata is by far the most fun and engaging to drive. But it's not in the same class as the BMW and especially the Porsche. The weakest points of the Miata vs. the other two are the interior (cheap, plasticky) and the engine (unremarkable). It's actually fast if you drive it like you mean it, but in normal driving it lacks the torque and character of the other two cars, especially the BMW which has ample power and torque across the range. Take an on-ramp in 3rd gear and step on the gas in the Miata and you just get some noise, whereas the BMW will lunge and pull very strongly. The Miata has an economy car engine and it shows. I feel like the car would be so much better if it had a bespoke engine worthy of the rest of the car.

@Jmarzx Ай бұрын

Wowww I gotta drive one then I have a civic si coupe 20’ nd its tough to say id enjoy the mx5 as much except prob spinning it ad pushing it harder . But I will say the si has more fun low end torque nd a fun turbo lag but the mx5 has way more ability to rev it out nd u can row the gears with power more it seems like to me

@GrahammdYT Ай бұрын

Which road?? 🙏🏾🙂

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Someone posted the road name below

@deionshepherd1331 Ай бұрын

If anyone wants to drive through here it's Kanawauke Rd in Stony point NY

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Shhh... 🤫 Don't give it away!

@barneysman9116 Ай бұрын

They should give us a coupe.

@Love2Cruise Ай бұрын

They did. It’s sold across the street by Toyota.

@Billywoo12 Ай бұрын

It's essentially the same gearbox as is in the M2 G87.

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Not so much. Same base, but plenty of changes to make it different

@Billywoo12 Ай бұрын

@@bmwblog the tech reports claim there are essentially the same (same housing, DME config, just different final drive...), so essentially the same.

@Scorpio1075 Ай бұрын

@@Billywoo12 There is more to the changes than that. No manufacturer takes the time to talk about all the little differences. BMW clearly said they changed enough to make it feel different than the M2 or the Supra, it is its own thing. If by saying it's essentially the same because it's made by BMW, we already know that.

@Billywoo12 Ай бұрын

@@Scorpio1075 It's the ZF 6 speed manual developed for BMW drivetrain application and DME, the differences are tiny.

@MDEV-86x86 Ай бұрын

@@bmwblog And Toyota Supra with manual transmision ?. Are the same they ?

@charlesrogers8420 Ай бұрын

An actual car built for enthusiasts.

@ktfx5 Ай бұрын

Now that they have a "new" manual... might as well put it in the M240 😅

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Won't happen though

@szodraigergo4008 Ай бұрын

Would be great specially with the rwd version

@Lumber_Jack Ай бұрын

Anybody who is really serious would probably go to the M2, if they can stomach the looks.

@carcosaterp3393 Ай бұрын

@@Lumber_JackTF u talkin bout? G87 M2 looks mean as hell and is gorgeous in person!

@Lumber_Jack Ай бұрын

@@carcosaterp3393 A lot of folks think it looks blocky, like it's made of Legos, especially in the baby blue color that was used for all the press cars. I thought it was pretty funny that so many people had the same exact reaction. I am OK with the front end and the side profile is fantastic, but the back end looks awkward to me and there isn't a whole lot of continuity to the design. I used to think my F87 M2 Comp was a bit ungainly but it looks so much more cohesive.

@MDEV-86x86 Ай бұрын

Is this manual transmission the same that Toyota Supra puts on ?...

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Yes

@MDEV-86x86 Ай бұрын

@@bmwblog OK. Thank you for your answer. Great job !.

@dbh2765 Ай бұрын

my 2016 z4 35is with 7 dct and n54 has zero delay anywhere

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Very different gearboxes

@dbh2765 Ай бұрын

Yes - just emphasizing how good that getrag dct and engine match is

@luksocat 3 күн бұрын

*hilly roads, I see no mountains. Good vid though

@Commonsense4Life Ай бұрын

Dude! You’re driving the car like an old man! 😂

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Public road, maybe?

@albertoj.mollinedo4116 Ай бұрын

Fairly tall? Nah its 6'5" Finance, Blue eyes, or go home 🤣 Just placed an order myself, ended up going for red color f lets see... Hopefully it brings that blacked out Z4 M40i Badge. Only seen that in the frozen green, but could be the HandSchalter package!

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Yeah, we don't have a trust fund either 😂 It'll look amazing in red!

@MetikalMan Ай бұрын

So annoying this isn’t an option in M340

@bmwblog 22 күн бұрын

I hear you

@MartijnBC Ай бұрын

You should’t keep your hand on the shifter when not shifting. It will wear out the gearbox quicker.

@Love2Cruise Ай бұрын

This thing has one of the most isolated shifter I’ve ever driven. While I don’t keep my hand on the shifter, I doubt he’ll wear out the shift linkage much sooner.

@sandybeachsean6880 Ай бұрын

As you mentioned the 6 Speed Manual is “kinda” M. Not it’s either a M car or not. Nothing in between. However the B58 in a Z4 is a great thing to have. I wish BMW would have a full on M Car but this will do for sure. And please the clown shoe Z car they had before was the ugliest car I ever seen.

@juanperon6796 Ай бұрын

Clutch is a New carburetor kkkkkkk

@markgamble568 Ай бұрын

A drivers car.

@bmwblog Ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@willembaaij4098 Ай бұрын

I stick with the ZF 8 speed in my Supra.

@grigorioschristodoulou5229 21 сағат бұрын

Insanely overpriced for shitty Vernasca and mass-produced B58 (amazing engine, but it’s not that expensive to make) BMW wants to prove to their board that manuals and Cabrios are not selling, so they can axe them as soon as possible. Let them do it. Get them 40% off lightly used in a year

@pevvex4452 Ай бұрын

Bmw board is making mistake after mistake and whatever they do usually do last few years is a @#€& up. Best example is new 2.5 tones stupid plug in hybrid M5 that’s around the corner. Thats why we have to celebrate this kind of cars because they never ever going to come back.