BMW built part of its reputation on roadsters such as the 328, 507 or Z1.
That is one reason why the 2006 Z4 M Roadster was very important in the constructor’s lineup.

The German car-maker decided to launch the whole pack of the Z4 when it was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006. The new car was available as a coupe or a roadster. It was the last generation of the Z4 that featured the distinct, two bodyworks.

The Z4 M Roadster shared some parts with other Z4 Roadsters, but not all of them. On the outside, there was a different front bumper with larger air intakes to cool the brakes and the engine. On the side, there was a new design for the front fenders. The same went with the rear, where the four exhausts were fitted as standard.

Inside, the new sport-bucket seats ensured its occupants that the car means business and they provided very good lateral support while fast cornering. The instrument cluster featured some M-specific badges.

The most important modifications for the car were underneath. The M-specific engine was a 3.2-liter that offered 330 hp. It was mated to a six-speed manual and an M-differential. Unlike the rest of the range, the M-version featured a hydraulic power steering.