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Aside from getting a MT the 2024 Z4 M40i is also getting multiple upgrades as part of a 'comprehensive package' according to C&D which is only available if you spec the car with MT.

• MT with revised linkage (See post #22 for more details)
• Revised software tuning to improve steering feel
• Recalibrated adaptive suspension dampers
• Revised driver modes
• Stiffer front anti-roll-bar mounts
• Staggered 19F/20R wheels/tires

Will not be a limited run model, BMW will produce the MT Z4 M40i until end of production. MT Z4 M40i SOP is March 2024; EOP for the entire G29 Z4 model lineup is March 2026.



First Reviews and Drives

Autoblog: 2024 BMW Z4 is getting a manual transmission, and we've driven it

motor1: Americans: You Can Finally Get a Manual Transmission In Your BMW Z4

CAR and DRIVER: 2024 BMW Z4 Manual Is a Clutch Addition

MOTORTREND: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i Manual Transmission First Drive: Back to Better Times?

ROAD & TRACK: The 2024 BMW Z4 Gets a Six-Speed Manual Option

BMWBLOG: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i 6-Speed Review – Save The Manuals

[440i6MT]

Wow, talk about highly-optioned!

It becomes a borderline M

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And supposedly improved shifting as well. Between that and the steering / suspension tweaks I could hardly ask for more.

I dreamed that a manual Z4 might be different in more ways than just the transmission, that folks rowing their own gears would want those other things (i.e. actual steering feedback) and BMW might just revise them as well. I'm thrilled that seems to be the case.

[Josh-PA]

This makes me very excited. I've been worried that when my 1er finally dies, there was no manual 'vert option out there that i could replace it with for daily driving. I just built one online (pre-manual), and it's $30k+ cheaper than a comparable boxster. I am so glad they mated it with the correct engine too. Last couple of manuals seemed to be tied to the 4cyl.

With rumors of the 911 losing the manual at the .2 'upgrade' and the boxster going electric, this might be the only manual convertible at any price point.

Thank you, BMW!!!

Is the Z4 still expected to run through Mar '26 and is the expectation the manual will carry through for the remainder of production?

[StradaRedlands]

This is great news and I am very actively considering! But TBH I would rather have the 30i 4cyl with the MT. That's all the motor I need and a little reduced weight wouldn't hurt either. Would be fantastic if that was an option as well... Fingers crossed!

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

This is great news and I am very actively considering! But TBH I would rather have the 30i 4cyl with the MT. That's all the motor I need and a little reduced weight wouldn't hurt either. Would be fantastic if that was an option as well... Fingers crossed!

The B58 engine is perfectly paired with this 6MT model. The price is significantly less expensive than a Porsche and IMHO the car is more reliable. Just buy one while you can and own a true Unicorn in the Wild!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The B58 engine is perfectly paired with this 6MT model. The price is significantly less expensive than a Porsche and IMHO the car is more reliable. Just buy one while you can and own a true Unicorn in the Wild!

I don't disagree with you there! B58 is perfection, glad this combination exists!

[JustinHEMI]

In for one. Thanks BMW!

[MisanoblueZ4]

The Z4 is in it’s best market position since release IMO. No more Audi TT or F-Type sharing the same luxury roadster air. Porsche costs much more $$ and not as well appointed interior.
For about 70k, it undercuts the vette and gives manual fans something the pricier vette cannot offer.
It’s in a spot that is ripe for good Z4 sales considering is lower production volume.

Maybe I’m full of crap, but don’t be surprised if the Z4 sells better in the USA in its final production years then it did early on.

[Wheelwright]

I hope it is not much more expensive than the G87 M2. Otherwise it might be a tough sell, because it is not a real M car.

[Rx-7ames]

Finally! This is the one to buy. I bet value is going to hold very strong.

[XutvJet]

Wish they'd do a hardtop version of this car. Or at least make a bolt-on hardtop.

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Originally Posted by Wheelwright

I hope it is not much more expensive than the G87 M2. Otherwise it might be a tough sell, because it is not a real M car.

I don't disagree, but I think it's kind of a different audience. There will be cross shopping of the two, but somehow I think anyone doing so already knows which car they'd prefer.

[Chihuahua]

Looks like a winner, nice job BMW.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I don't disagree, but I think it's kind of a different audience. There will be cross shopping of the two, but somehow I think anyone doing so already knows which car they'd prefer.

Agree, different audience for sure. If you desire a vert the M2 is out, if you don’t care for a vert and need extra seats Z4 is out.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Wheelwright

I hope it is not much more expensive than the G87 M2. Otherwise it might be a tough sell, because it is not a real M car.

If someone wants a ragtop there isn’t any issue.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

The Z4 is in it’s best market position since release IMO. No more Audi TT or F-Type sharing the same luxury roadster air. Porsche costs much more $$ and not as well appointed interior.
For about 70k, it undercuts the vette and gives manual fans something the pricier vette cannot offer.
It’s in a spot that is ripe for good Z4 sales considering is lower production volume.

Maybe I’m full of crap, but don’t be surprised if the Z4 sells better in the USA in its final production years then it did early on.

This 6MT version of the G29 with all of the desirable packages will end up costing close to $80k.

[M3SQRD]

That’s great news - a MT Z4 with a B58 engine sounds like an enticing convertible sports car

[Josh-PA]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

This 6MT version of the G29 with all of the desirable packages will end up costing close to $80k.

Which is over $30k less than a comparably equipped boxster... If you can get an allocation..

By the time this launches next year, there is a good chance it's the only manual / convertible available at a y price point besides the Miata

[heavyD^2]

I wonder if the shift linkage will be the same as the Supra as Toyota massaged that for better feel compared to the typical BMW rubbery throws.

[Kevin45E]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I wonder if the shift linkage will be the same as the Supra as Toyota massaged that for better feel compared to the typical BMW rubbery throws.

Most of the articles linked in the original post above state that the shift linkage tuning and bushings are different (and better) than the Supra as well as the M2/3/4.

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Originally Posted by heavyd^2

i wonder if the shift linkage will be the same as the supra as toyota massaged that for better feel compared to the typical bmw rubbery throws.

Car and Driver

"The transmission is the same one used in the Supra, with uniquely tuned linkages and bushings to arrive at that trademark BMW shift feel, which is somehow simultaneously aloof and precise. You never miss a shift, nor do you worry about a sting of vibration making its way from the six-speed's innards up to your hand."

MOTORTREND

"The shifter itself is a big step up from the same mechanical ZF unit found in the Toyota Supra. Indeed, BMW says the Z4 manual's shift linkage is physically different than the Supra's, and it sure feels that way. The shifts are crisper, more mechanical, less rubbery, more satisfying. You know what else? The Z4's transmission feels better than the M2's six-speed. Same for the row-your-own M3. Along with the other changes BMW implemented, the sporty factor has increased noticeably. As athletic as a Porsche Boxster? No, but name a competitor's car that is. The 2024 BMW Z4 is in a much better place performance-wise than it was. That's a good thing."

BMWBLOG

"During my ride with the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i, Nick Gerstner, Product Manager of BMW Z4, tells me that the transmission was engineered specifically for this new Z4. It starts with the shift linkage which is different than the Supra’s. It also has a shorter gear lever and a completely different shifting behavior than all of the 6-speed manuals offered today in other BMW products. Plenty of new and old M2/M3/M4 customers complained about the somewhat vague and rubbery shifter in their cars. The first to second gears of the BMW six-speed are always twitchy, with long throws, making it a bit difficult to have a clean shift.

It’s well known that the F87/G87 M2, G8x M3/M4 and Toyota Supra share a common ZF 6-speed transmission with comparable shafts and clusters. Any variation in shift feel is likely attributable to differences in the isolation and bushing of the gear lever. This is the reason why the six-speed manual in the Supra feels different. The Japanese automaker opted to uniquely tune their manual transmission to align with the Supra’s character. BMW took note of this, particularly in response to customer feedback.

Let me start with this: The revised six-speed manual in the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i is fantastic! The shorter shifter is great, the shifting is quicker and more precise (think Porsche transmissions), and going from first to second is extremely smooth. The third gear is still quite long allowing you to take the Z4 to high speeds before having to shift. Couple this revised six-speed manual with the equally fantastic B58 six-cylinder and you have a winner on your hands. The rev matching works brilliantly as well, but of course, you can turn it off if you’d like."