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The BMW Z4 has won itself a stay of execution. Rather than bowing out next year, the Austrian-built roadster will now roll off Magna Steyr’s line until May 2026 for the American market, largely thanks to a surge of buyers queuing for the six-speed M40i. When BMW finally mated its in-line six to a manual gearbox, demand in the United States leapt by double digits, proving that a well-sorted stick shift still strikes a chord with enthusiasts.
Insiders speaking on Bimmerpost forums say the production line will remain active for an extra two months, allowing the final batch of manual Z4s to reach showrooms before the transmission disappears from BMW catalogues at the decade’s turn. The move neatly aligns with the projected end date for the Toyota Supra, the Z4’s platform twin, which leaves the factory on the very same assembly line.
Why the change of heart? Momentum is clearly on the Z4’s side. After years of modest sales, the fresh injection of driver engagement has revived interest, giving Munich sufficient confidence to keep stamping body panels, bolting on turbochargers and hand-assembling short-throw gear levers a little longer. For purists eager to secure a last-of-its-kind open-top BMW with three pedals, the message is unmistakable: place an order sooner rather than later.
Looking further ahead, BMW has yet to outline any successor, and industry trends suggest the curtain may finally fall once this run is complete. Until then, the Z4 soldiers on, roof folded, straight-six singing, delivering honest rear-drive balance and a tactile gearbox while supplies last.
