After a 24-year run the BMW Z4 is taking its final bow. Production of the two-seat roadster ends in March 2026, and BMW has unveiled a dramatic Final Edition to mark the occasion — on sale from January next year. It’s a farewell with flair: purely cosmetic upgrades that lean hard into performance-car theatre, and the kind of limited-run detailing that can make a modern convertible unexpectedly desirable to collectors. BMW hasn’t released pricing for the Final Edition yet, but the current M40i model tops out at about €69,440.
Expect the Final Edition to command a premium over that figure — intimate runs like this often push values up at launch and, later, at auction. BMW itself hints the car “may well become a collectors’ item,” so buyers who want something a little different will likely need to act fast. The Final Edition package is all about mood and contrast. Outside, the roadster is draped in an exclusive Frozen Matt Black finish that gives the Z4 a stealthy, sculptural presence. Gloss black trim pieces sharpen the design, while bright red brake calipers front and rear provide a vivid flash of color that reads as performance intent even when the car is standing still. Inside, the theme continues with carefully judged red accents. The steering wheel, dash, center console and doors receive red stitching, and the sport seats are trimmed in a mix of leather and Alcantara for a tactile, cockpit-like feel.
Unique “Z4 Final Edition” sill plates underline that this isn’t just a trim pack you could bolt onto any car — it’s a send-off. Under the skin, nothing changes mechanically. BMW offers two engine choices for the Final Edition. The sDrive20i uses a turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 197 hp and sends drive to the rear wheels, while the hotter M40i retains its turbocharged straight-six output of 340 hp. Both remain faithful to the driving balance that has defined the Z4: light, rear-wheel-drive dynamics and a focus on engaging, wind-in-your-hair motoring rather than headline-grabbing straight-line numbers. BMW will continue to offer convertible alternatives elsewhere in its range — the 4 Series and 8 Series cabriolets remain available — but there are no plans to replace the Z4 specifically.
That’s a notable choice: automakers have cycled through roadster line-ups before, and BMW’s own history shows gaps and revivals. For fans of the body style, this Final Edition is a last chance to own the modern Z4 in new-car condition. If you’re not ready to pay new-car money (or if the Final Edition sells out quickly), the used market already supplies more affordable routes to Z4 ownership. Second-generation Z4 examples can be found well below the cost of a new car, with some listings starting from under €11,700, offering the same open-top thrills for buyers on a tighter budget.
In short: the Z4 Final Edition is a stylistic exclamation mark on a distinctive chapter in BMW’s sports-car story. It’s not about extra power or mechanical overhauls; it’s about presence, detail and a curated aesthetic that celebrates the roadster’s last factory-made years. For buyers who want a compact, rear-drive convertible with an edge — and perhaps a future collectible — this limited run will be difficult to ignore.
