Anders Warming created a very special surface language for the automotive world that in hindsight was a milestone that hasn't been pushed further at BMW in the post Bangle years. As divisive as CB lead design was at the time, nowadays i love to look back and revel in the intricate beauty of many of the models. Even more beautiful than the E85 was the E86 (that is credited to Thomas Sycha while that credit should be divided for roofline/greenhouse and base). Interior build quality of the american roadster was sadly not on par with the flashy looks and the fantastic drive trains but i'm sure esp. the E86 will be a valued classic in the near future.

Thank you Sir for designing an absolute beautiful bombshell in the form of the E85 Z4 roadster. One of the all time most beautiful and time-less design in automotive history. 🙏

Love my E85. These cars are so undervalued yet are so beautiful in their design. Paid just under 10,000 Australian dollars for it 12 months ago. Still can't believe it. 2.5L automatic.

I love mine. Thank you!

I honestly hated the Z4 in period, but in retrospect it was just ahead of its time. In comparison to their current designs, this looks extremely timeless and classic now!

Ive never noticed the Z lines on the side before. Beautiful job on this car! Not the absolute most beautiful car ever, but it’s certainly up there.

Finally bought the E85 Z4 2.5l Manual last month. The amazing design is still turning heads. Cool to hear more about the design process.

This design has aged so well.

I have a Z4M roadster, 2007 in red, low k's, and just love that it is a work of art from the onset, not just a cookie cutter one fits all creation. Sadly in my country a EV is cooler than one of these, but as I drive it and experience it, I know that those around me have no idea of what a car person sees and feels. And yes these are one of those cars that when you leave it, you just have to look back at it, it is not an appliance to you...

Very Cool! I have the 2007 Z4 M Coupe in Interlagos Blue Metallic w/Light Sepang Bronze Nappa interior. Beautiful cars!

Its a looker, that's for sure. Has been fun driving one lately. How many of you had this Z4 as a toy car as a kid? Now I have the big toy car! Its a classic!

I own Z3 coupe since 20 years now and of course this lineage of cars bothers me. I just wonder yet again why Z-3 still haven't been rivalled to this day? From this video it looks like they've been on the path to make new z-3 but eventually made z-4

I have an e86 coupe. I know the roadster predates the coupe 3 model years, but to my eye, the roadster looks like a derivative of the coupe, not the other way around. Does anyone here have any info on the relative timing of the two designs?

Superb timeless design even today in 2024 nothing like it on the roads. I have the later e86 coupe model - a masterpiece.

I bought the cheapest 2.0i model for less than 10k€ couple of years ago with low mileage. And I get looks everywhere, drunk women shouting to me and kids completely freezing. When I'm in that car I feel like a completely different person.

I was about 17 years old when the Z4 came out and the first time I saw it, I knew I had to get one. A few years later I bought one with my own money and I still got it to this day. Thank you sir for making one of the most beautiful cars around.

Had one in black back in 2004-2010ish. Have to say it needs a light color to bring out the sexy math. The black hid the contours too much and made a small car seem even smaller. My gosh did this design age well.

I Bought my first one in 2015 and then my second one in 2020. Still in love with the design, utter genius. My hat’s off to you, sir.

I think the side BMW badge and the "Z" design rocker panel looks like a singel propeller plane flying.

I used to change cars every four years becuase I got bored of them . The gorgeous and fun 2007 Z4 I bought in 2010 is still my daily driver today.

People are surprised when I tell them my 03 e85 is 21y/o, timeless design that I still look back at every time I park.

Yep Always look back

wher can I find the book?

genius

My father’s 05’ Z4 has served for years as a constant conversation starter in lessons of design from him to me. I cherish, adore and celebrate such icon.

I had a Z3 back then and I didn't like the Z4 at all, especially not its TT-like front end. Nowadays I have to say the E85 has aged magnificently and I really like it too. The flaming surface design was undoubtedly a bold innovation that now looks completely natural. My new G29 still has a bit of it in it.

Weird how Tomasz Sycha was not even mentioned despite his large contribution with the e86 coupe

Thanks indeed.

god really has his prophets. what an amazing design.

He was the Z4 M Coupé too? I've been saving for the car for over 10 years. It's been my real dream since last year. But I am only Drive 5 days, and now I am waiting on March. Its Hard…. 😅

I have the z4 coupe and for the money I can’t see anything that comes close in looks, handling, performance….£5,500 but it looks much much more

The convertible is a stunning design and absolutely timeless. When they grafted the roof on in 2006 it made the car a masterpiece. Definitely one of the most attractive BMWs in every capacity that they've ever made

I own a G29 which I love. But the design of the E85 is just timeless.

The E86 Coupe is even better looking. The shoulder line reminiscent of the classic 'Coke-Bottle' styling but with a modern twist. Literally the only thing on both designs is the side indicator. Not just as a circle but a circular dimple behind it....and it runs through the 'Z'. It should have been some sort of slashed twin or triple vent with the propeller logo worked into it.

I have e89

Does he talk about the coupe?

We just traded in our 2003 Z4 E85 for a very nice 2010 E89. To be honoust, the E85 has a more special design than the E89. Beautiful, I can watch it for hours! I really love the looks of the E85!

Very muscular, yet unique in a world of similarities. Your sketches are jaw dropping. Learning more about the method to your genius has made this car even hotter to me. Your adventurous choices, and unbridled creativity will make this car a classic one day. The fact that not everyone understood is just because that's how art is. Me personally, i dig it, and if everything works out, I'll be going out to just gaze at my own Z4 this month, becauseit'sa shape i get pleasure from simply viewing at many different angles. It's as if it was a flexing lean muscle, with all it's dynamically graceful form, and far from boring, or cliché, especially when compared to the far softer, though still pleasing in it's own less exciting way, Z3. The Z4 looks like it's in motion while standing still, which is a concept i didn't understand before this, the E85 version of the Z4. Btw, I'm in love with the name "sexy math", and I wish you called this design language by that name, because that might have been better at making people stop to think in depth about the process that produced these lines, which are still as contemporary today as they are strong, yet beautiful. It's the kind of car you feel an increased heart rate when viewing, especially if you're about to drive it.

Until a bird poops on it 😢

I find this design particularly sensual (and you can really sense it when you clean the car yourself). I regret though that the trunk lid didn’t get a better treatment. It seems an afterthought. Interestingly, he talks about the side and front design but barely mentions the rear…The double bubble on one of his sketch would have been ideal. (See the video at 3mn50). If you pay close attention, none of the rear illustration shows the final design we all know…In that respect the z8 looks more complete.

Hi, is it possible to purchase the book ?

best car design i've ever seen. Would love to see a re-launch of the original with pure electric or hydrogen.

More content please

i love how the car doesn't scream BMW. the back end also reminds me of asian car models.

The design was legendary. My late father bought this car BMW Z4 E85 2.5i 2007. When we go out many people eye catching of this car. Thanks you Sir. Really appreciate your art design. Masterpice.

The z4 is stunning, I think it's timeless and art to be honest.

I LOVE the z4! Designed way ahead of its time. Even now in 2022 people think its a new car! My 2003 model only has 50k miles. Its beautiful.

I think back at the fork in the road i took in high school... at age 15, I went to Pasadena to tour Art Center, as I was planning on doing their automotive design course. It's an amazing course and facility. I talked to several of the students and faculty there. Sometime in my junior year, I decided to pursue electronics engineering (no regrets, of course, it was the right choice). I graduated high school in 1993, and would have been starting school later that year or perhaps early '94 7 I did. I started studying electronics in fall of '93. To think had I followed the artistic side rather than the technical, I may have been classmates with the man who designed the Z4... fascinating! I have a '07 E86. I've enjoyed it for over 10 years, and have no plans of parting with it. It is a true work of art, and as rare as they are, still relatively easy to obtain. Great job Anders!

Beautiful car and story!

Z4 e85 non è un'auto Per me è un opera d'arte Stile incredibile Ho una z4 e85 nera e la guardo sempre mentre fumo una sigaretta Sexy come pochissime auto al mondo Grande design ♥️