Maybe something like a BMW iZ4 could happen one day, but don't expect BMW to build it anytime soon.
and no successor officially announced, yet another sports car is sadly leaving the scene and leaving BMW without a two-seat performance model in its lineup for the first time in more than 20 years. But this might not mark the final chapter in the story of BMW’s sporty convertible.
At a recent BMW event in Munich, Germany, senior vice president of BMW brand and product management, Bernd Koerber, responded to a question of whether he could see BMW building an EV sports car along the lines of the Z4. An iZ4, anyone?“In the evolution of things, yes,” Koerber said. “Not that tomorrow we will announce whatever, but that BMW will always look into sports cars, yes, and that EVs have a space in sports cars, also. So, I would say not unlikely, but not something that will be imminently launched next year.” Koerber’s comments signaled a willingness to develop an electrified two-door sports car, but said “willingness” has no doubt been complicated by the uncertainty around EVs in general and the limited market for cars like the Z4 more specifically, regardless of powertrain.One needs to look no further than the recent saga surrounding Porsche and the future of its 718 lineup. Porsche was initially supposed toRegardless, we don’t see an electric version of the Z4 to be a terribly high priority for BMW. Yes, it’s an automaker with a history of building two-door sports cars, but legacy and sales revenue are two different things. BMW doesn’t report how many Z4s it sells each year, but we imagine the figure is small. Hence its cancellation. And in terms of electrifying its lineup, the SUVs will surely take priority.electrified platform has been developed to be, it could make building an EV roadster less problematic. Would people buy it? That’s the biggest question.Get the newest car reviews, hottest auto news, and expert analysis of the latest trends delivered straight to your inbox!I got into cars the way most people do: my dad. Since I was little, it was always something we’d talk about and I think he was stoked to have his kid share his interest. He’d buy me the books, magazines, calendars, and diecast models—everything he could do to encourage a young enthusiast. Eventually, I went to school and got to the point where people start asking you what you want to do with your life. Seeing as cars are what I love and writing is what I enjoy doing, combining the two was the logical next step. This dream job is the only one I’ve ever wanted. Since then, I’ve worked at Road & Track, Jalopnik, Business Insider, The Drive, and now MotorTrend, and made appearances on Jay Leno’s Garage, Good Morning America, The Smoking Tire Podcast, Fusion’s Car vs. America, the Ask a Clean Person podcast, and MotorTrend’s Shift Talkers. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and watching the Fast & Furious movies on repeat. Tokyo Drift is the best one.
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