The premium roadster segment has been struggling for years and the BMW Z4 sales along with those from Mercedes-Benz SLK have been relatively low to the overall expectations. Despite a very-well received design and ride quality, the Z4 sales worldwide totaled 15,249 units in 2012.
In an interview with Auto Zeiting, BMW boss Norbert Reithofer makes an interesting reference to the Z4 and the possibility of having a successor. “”If the Z4 has a successor, it could be part of a new sports car architecture from BMW, ” said Reithofer in the same interview that also touches on the rumored BMW – Toyota sportscar.
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