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The 2019 BMW Z4 M40i (G29) is a 2 seater roaster manufactured by BMW.

Revealed at the Concours d’Elegance event in Pebble Beach, California on August 23, 2018, the M40i was the first of the fifth generation (G29) model range of the Z4 to be publicly shown, and replaced the previous generation's (E89) high performance trim level; the sDrive35is.

With a sportier outlook than the previous generation, it is fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission - controlled by either a paddle shifter or a gear-selector - feeding power from a twin-turbocharged 3-litre inline-six to the rear wheels through a limited slip differential, and controlled by adaptive dampers alongside an M40i specific brake package.

The sportier and lighter overall kerb weight is helped by a change from a hard top to a folding fabric roof, as well as a shorter wheelbase with a wider stance, giving it a 50/50 weight distribution.

Dubbed the "Zupra" twins, the fifth generation (J29) Toyota Supra was created inline with the G29 Z4 in joint-development between BMW and Toyota. The two cars share many components between each other - most notably BMW's inline-six B58 engine teamed with Toyota's chassis and suspension tuning - to the extent of both being built in the same Magna Steyr factory in Graz, Austria.

It went on sale in March 2019.

Games[]

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The Z4 M40i appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Devil's Night update in the "Breakout: BMW Z4 M40i" event that took place from June 14, 2021 to July 13, 2021.

Stock

The M40i is a sports class car that requires 40 epic blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
  • "Breakout: BMW Z4 M40i" event
NFSNL BMW Z4M40i Carlist Sports Class Sports Stock 1450 2500 1975 339 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 5 x40 Epic Blueprints Max Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The Z4 M40i '19 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[1] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as a secret car as part of container 6, which was released on September 24, 2019.

Stock

The stock Z4 M40i '19 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank108,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 7NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of five and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE BMW Z4M40i Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 7
Infobox 2017White Car 165
NFSHE Icon Bank108,500
POWER 1.6
HIGH SPEED 2.2
ACCELERATION 2.6
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 335
0-60 MPH [s] 4.60
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 369
TOP SPEED [mph] 175
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 5/10)
Engine Swaps (10 Available)
335 bhp 3.0L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank97,000, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 335 / 808
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
385 bhp 4.9L F12
NFSHE Icon Bank185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
493 bhp 3.0L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank184,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 493 / 884
460 bhp 6.2L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
591 bhp 4.4L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank324,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 591 / 1,120
600 bhp 5.2L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
640 bhp 8.4L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The Z4 M40i (2019) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[2][3]

Stock

The stock Z4 M40i can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $108,500 and has a Tier A 189 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 5 Tier B playlists in any position using a BMW vehicle.

Need for Speed: Mobile[]

The Z4 M40i appears in Need for Speed: Mobile.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Mobile, the Z4 M40i has silver painted stock rims and body painted wing mirrors.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  2. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  3. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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