First generation production started in 2002 at BMW USA's Greer, South Carolina plant, with production of both roadster and coupe forms.
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Marc Newson, an industrial designer and car enthusiast, described Bangle's BMW Z4 as having been designed with a machete.
They used the one of the BMW Z4 GT3 previously used by Schubert Motorsport, which previously ranked 4th in 2010 FIA GT3 European Championship season and winning the 2011 Dubai 24 hours.