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BMW Z4 2019 manual pricing and spec confirmed: Is the Toyota Supra next?

A manual option is now available to BMW Z4 buyers, but the three-pedal configuration is limited to just the sDrive 20i for now.

BMW’s new-generation Z4 convertible is now available to order with an enthusiast-orientated six-speed manual gearbox instead of the standard eight-speed torque converter automatic, although only in base sDrive 20i form.

The no-cost option means pricing will still come in at $84,900 before on-road costs, while specification also remains the same.

Kit includes a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrumentation, head-up display, 18-inch wheels, ‘M Sport’ package, leather interior and wireless smartphone charger.

The entry-level Z4 sDrive 20i is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine producing 145kW of power and 320Nm of torque, which is sent exclusively to the rear wheels.

The introduction of a manual gearbox could open the door for three-pedal versions of the sDrive 30i and top-spec M40i, as well as the mechanically related Toyota Supra, which shares the same ‘CLAR’ platform and production line and in Gratz, Austria.

Would you like to see more manual options for sportscars? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

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