LEAKED! The All-new BMW Z4 Sees The Light Of Day BEFORE Its Pebble Beach Debut

At last year's Monterey Car Week, debuts were had. Every year, the luxury automakers try to outdo themselves. This isn't much of a surprise, really.

As traditional auto shows lose value in manufacturer's eyes, other events become more critical. Especially those that cater to consumers with deep pockets.

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And like every year, BMW always tries to make a splash. For 2017, BMW rolled out the Z4 Concept. After a bit of deciphering, it became clear that the production version will make its global debut on the green in 2018. But, if you were thinking you'd have to wait to get a taste, fear not, Spies.

The Z4 M40i has leaked.

Looking quite similar to the concept, the production version gets an M40i badge, which we think will result in the B58 motor finding itself home in the engine bay. Depending on how BMW decides to tune this vehicle, we're think it will result in anywhere from 350-380 horsepower and 369-395 lb.-ft. of torque.

I'll hold my thoughts for the full release of pictures but until then, what do YOU think?


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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/12/2018 9:02:35 PM

+2 Boost

The concept Z convertible was waaay cooler. This looks like a SL550 from the side (blocky) and the Fiat Spyder from the front.

zlives - 8/13/2018 4:32:57 PM

+3 Boost

too generous, i was thinking an SLK320

MDarringer - 8/12/2018 9:10:06 PM

+2 Boost

This is beyond dumbed down. This is stupided (sic) down.

Once again BMW does a hot concept and then delivers the production version that looks like it was styled by an entirely different arm of the company.

If they had produced the 7 Series concept--and there really wasn't any reason stopping them--it would not have gotten trampled under foot so easily by the S Class. Ditto the dumbed down 8 Series. There is also the MIA Gran Lusso that was gorgeous.

Now this! With its Fiata face and dumpy proportions, this would make a nice $25-35K Barbie-Girl convertible, but it just doesn't have the visual firepower for the price it will be stickered (sic) with.

mre30 - 8/12/2018 9:20:43 PM

+4 Boost

It looks like a Toyota

MDarringer - 8/12/2018 10:48:53 PM

+1 Boost

That it does.

skytop - 8/12/2018 11:09:56 PM

+2 Boost

Looks like a squashed bug.

skytop - 8/12/2018 11:11:22 PM

+4 Boost

Way too many styling cues squashed into the design. Way over done and excessive.

Deutschland - 8/12/2018 11:22:11 PM

+5 Boost

The front end is truly underwhelming

TomM - 8/12/2018 11:51:41 PM

+1 Boost

I think the car will look better in person than in these pictures. However - it still looks older than a new car. But - at least it will have some power to it. I think it will sell a little better than others here do.

TheSteve - 8/12/2018 11:56:59 PM

+2 Boost

To me, this BMW looks like it's trying way too hard to get noticed. I much prefer the "sincere" look of a 718 Boxster.

CarCrazedinCali - 8/13/2018 12:41:25 PM

+1 Boost

Sorry but the front end reminds me of the Fiat spyder :(

cidflekken - 8/13/2018 1:42:21 PM

+2 Boost

Looks like that Fiat thing from the front view

zlives - 8/13/2018 4:36:15 PM

+3 Boost

i am hoping its just horrible color/lighting/photos with crappy fisheye lens effect. also the badge says m4...

CarCrazedinCali - 8/13/2018 5:11:54 PM

+3 Boost

m40i, look closer

dlin - 8/13/2018 9:09:33 PM

+1 Boost

All I can say is that BMW needs a new design director!