In an interview with US publication, Car and Driver, Frank van Meel remarked that the Z4 M40i, which is likely to be the model hinted in the aforementioned documents producing 280kW, would be the most powerful version of the automaker’s sports car developed in conjunction with the Toyota Supra, as the business case to a produce a full-on M model does not justify the added investment.
“Let me put it this way: I think the M40i is the perfect positioning regarding performance of that car. It’s quite close to the M2, so we’re really happy with the overall concept of that car being an M40i. If you would go any higher, it would be very, very narrow in customer groups,” van Meel said.
Although Toyota is only expected to unveil the A90 Supra towards the end of this year, BMW has confirmed that it would be unveiling “an emotional addition to the BMW range” at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 23rd, likely to be the Z4.
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