BMW has unveiled an all-new version of the Z4 which features new curves, a folding hardtop and more electronic trickery to help drivers customise the setup.
The new goodies include Adaptive 'M' suspension, meaning electronically controlled dampers with three different settings and ride height adjustment.
The car now also features 'Drive Dynamic Control', a software suite allowing for adjustment of various other bits, including throttle and steering response, ride comfort level and DSC (dynamic stability control) level.
On sequential double-clutch Z4s you'll also be able to adjust gearshift times, which we think is a really welcome feature on a double-clutch 'box.
The main changes to the Z4 are aesthetic. The body gets a makeover more in-line with the current BMW line-up, featuring another variation of the new family nose. At the rear there is more than a hint of 6 Series.
The new Z4 is 148mm longer than the outgoing version at 4,239mm, and 9mm wider at 1,790mm. This allows for a modest increase in headroom and boot capacity, though with the new hardtop down boot space is of course more restricted.
The two-piece electro-hydraulically operated roof can be rasied or lowered in 20 seconds, and doesn't seem to harm the car's lines too much when erected.
Engine line-up also changes slightly, with the demise of the old 2.0-litre option. Three six-cylinder powerplants are now offered: a 2.5-litre with 204bhp, a 3.0-litre with 258bhp and a flagship twin-turbo 3.0-litre powerplant pumping out 306bhp. The range-topper will apparently hit 60mph in just over five seconds, which is pretty impressive considering that BMW also claim it'll do 30mpg.
Prices will be announced closer to when the revised Z4 goes on sale in May of 2009, but you can watch an official video of it below.