Remember when BMW said it was going to do the Z4 6MT?Now it's finally there, everyone
Yes, BMW has invited overseas ** to test the 6-speed manual transmission version of the G29 Z4 M40i, this new car. Belch. It doesn't seem to be so new, this model may start mass production in March next year, and there are still 2 years before the G29 is officially discontinued, but it will not be available in the Chinese market, and handwave lovers in the United States, Germany and other places are blessed. 
Although there are no changes to the exterior and interior design language of the Z4, there are fundamental changes to the drivetrain, the B58 3The 0T six-cylinder engine produces 382 hp (US) and is mated to an improved six-speed manual gearbox developed specifically by ZF, which has a shorter gear lever and a completely different shifting mechanism than the current BMW MT. Many new and old customers of the M2 M3 M4 complain that the 6MT is a bit fuzzy and rubbery, and the travel from first to second gear is longer and not so clean. 
The F87 G87 M2, G8X M3 M4 and Toyota Supra share the ZF 6-speed manual gearbox, and have similar shafts and drivetrains, and the difference in shift feel may be due to the difference in the mechanism and bushing around the gear lever, Toyota made a separate adjustment to the Supra's gearbox, and later BMW also noticed this. 
Speaking of this Z4, the shorter gear lever is great, the shifts are faster and more precise, and the transition from first to second gear is very smooth. Third gear is still longer and can reach a higher speed before switching to third gear, and the revs are perfectly matched. 
In addition to the gear handlebar changes, there are many other changes to this Z4 M40i, such as 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inch wheels in the rear, and the tire specifications are 255 35 front and 285 30 rear. This allows for more traction to the rear wheels, and oh yes, the rear axle assembly comes from the BMW M240i (including the M rear differential). In addition to this, the front anti-roll bar base and adaptive damping have been recalibrated. 
The weight is 1At around 6 tonnes, the Z4 M40i was driven in corners, and although it didn't push it to the limit, it showed exceptional agility, precise steering and fast nose directionality. Overall, the suspension is really close to the M Power, and this change is sure to resonate with buyers who want to get the "Z4 M." 
What sets this car apart from other BMW models is that it can be open-topped, giving people the feeling of direct communication with the car, reminiscent of BMW's motto of "pure driving pleasure". Its driving modes have also been adjusted differently, and the gap between the comfort and sport modes is much smaller than before, closer to M Power, and you could call it the Z4 M40is if you can. At the moment BMW offers a handwave version on the M2 M3 M4, so could this Z4 M40i with a six-speed manual transmission be one of the most interesting BMWs?Not only is it equipped with a B58 six-cylinder engine, but it is also a convertible with three pedals under the feet, and it could become the new favorite of handling enthusiastsDo you like BMW Z4?
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