BMW Z4 M Coupe (E86) 2006-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Designed to carry two passengers and some luggage at a fast pace, the 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe was a three-door fastback vehicle, based on the Z4-roadster model.

BMW had a big success with the Z3 M Coupe, even though it was designed as a shooting-brake. For its successor, the Z4 M-Coupe, it decided to change the strategy. While the Z3 Coupe was developed by a group of enthusiast BMW engineers, the Z4-Coupe was part of the Z4 project since the beginning.

With its low hood, raked A-pillars, and sloped-back roofline, the Z4 Coupe inspired force, speed and passion. It wasn't a car for someone to bring its kids from school. It was bad for moving out as well. But it was great to set a lap-time over a race-track. The big tailgate in the back was unusually raked, especially for a BMW. The M version featured a quad exhaust, with the pipes mounted on the outside of the rear bumper, to make the car looked wider.

Inside, the leather upholstery was a standard fit on the sport-bucket seats. With a high center console between the occupants, the Z4 Coupe amplified the sensation of a driver's car, which it was. The instrument cluster was inspired by the M-versions, with a binocular style design. Between the individual “tunnels” for the speedometer and tachometer, the Z3 M-Coupe was fitted with an LCD as well.

Under the hood, the sport-compact coupe was fitted with the same E46 M3 engine. The 3.25-liter, 6-cylinders unit, offered the same power as its bigger brother.