BMW Z4 M Coupe (2006) CAR review

There's been a lot of talk about this being the reincarnation of the

True, it's a lot less confrontational in its appearance than the 'bread van' original, but this Z4-based coupé follows the same formula: fixed hard roof, more power, and more serious suspension and steering settings.

Why tone down the styling this time?

Well, BMW likes selling cars: only 609 of the old M Coupés found buyers in the UK. Shame. But look more closely and there are plenty of interesting bits, especially if you're standing behind or above the car. Parallel creases along the bonnet continue over the roof, emphasising the stocky rear haunches framing the 340-litre boot. Below that, a quartet of polished shotgun tailpipes holler a tune that BMW has spent decades perfecting. There’s also a deep air dam at the front.