The Last BMW Z4 Has Been Built — Ending Nearly 30 Years of BMW Roadsters

For nearly 30 uninterrupted years, BMW has offered a two-seat convertible roadster. In the US, the line began with the Z3 in the mid-1990s, continued into the Z4 lineage through multiple generations, and took a brief three-year hiatus between the last two generations. That chapter has now officially closed. BMW confirmed to BMW Blog that G29 Z4 production recently concluded at Magna Steyr's facility in Austria, with no replacement waiting in the wings.

The End of an Era

With the drop-top 8 Series also winding down on a similar timeline, the only convertible remaining in BMW's lineup is the 4 Series Convertible. Two-seat roadsters have become increasingly niche — but BMW's Z cars always stood apart from the crowd. They weren't the loudest, they weren't always the fastest, but they had a unique personality: sport-luxury rather than pure performance, more accessible than an M car, more character than most alternatives.

The final generation Z4 received a manual transmission option toward the end of its life — a move enthusiasts celebrated. BMW enthusiast media called it a "hidden gem," noting that the Z4 always seemed to float under the radar within BMW's lineup despite delivering a genuinely rewarding driving experience.

What Happens to Toyota Supra?

The G29 Z4 and the current Toyota Supra share a platform — the two cars were co-developed. With BMW exiting the roadster segment, any future Supra would have to be developed independently by Toyota. Rumors suggest Toyota is considering bringing the Supra back for another generation, but it would not happen with BMW's assistance.

What This Means for DMV Z4 Buyers

If a Z4 has been on your list, the window is closing. Final Edition Z4 models emerged as production wound down and generated a notable uptick in sales as buyers recognized the significance of the moment. Used and CPO Z4 inventory will continue to circulate in the DMV market — particularly in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia where sport-luxury buyers gravitate — but new Z4s are gone. Dealers may still have limited unsold new inventory at this moment. If you're interested, now is the time to ask.

If You Missed It, What Fills the Gap?

Clients who come in asking about a Z4 are usually after a specific feeling — open-top, weekend car, not trying to be an M car. Within BMW's current lineup, the closest thing is the 4 Series Convertible, though it's a heavier, four-seat proposition rather than a purpose-built two-seat roadster. Outside BMW, the Mercedes SL and the Porsche Boxster/Cayman occupy similar territory, at a real price premium. My honest advice to clients in this position: a well-kept CPO Z4, especially a late manual-equipped example, is likely to hold its appeal precisely because the line just ended — production endings tend to support resale value on the final generation, not hurt it.

Worth noting for anyone thinking about that CPO Z4 as an investment as much as a driver's car: low-production "last of the line" models from BMW have historically aged well in the collector market. It's not a guarantee, but it's a real factor if you're deciding between the last Z4 and something else in the same price range.