3rd-gen BMW Z4 spotted in India

The third generation BMW Z4 has been caught testing in India, just weeks after its global unveiling. According to a media report, BMW is expected to offer two variants of the Z4 in India - a top-spec M40i and a lower variant which could be the sDrive20i or the sDrive30i.

The third generation BMW Z4 was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August 2018. The car is based on the CLAR platform. The new model has a front-engine rear-wheel drive layout with a 50:50 weight distribution.

In terms of styling, the new Z4 has a re-profiled kidney grille flanked by sweptback headlamps and L-shaped tail lights. The M40i variant gets an aggressive front bumper with large air intakes, optional 19-inch wheels and rectangular exhausts. The interior features a new dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment system, 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

The M40i variant uses a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine which produces 335 BHP and 500 Nm of torque. The sDrive20i and sDrive30i variants come with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder twin-turbo engine that delivers 194 BHP / 320 Nm and 255 BHP / 400 Nm respectively. An 8-speed automatic gearbox is offered as standard.

Source: Autocar India