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2020 BMW Z4 M40i vs. 2020 Toyota Supra: Brothers From Other Mothers

The relationship between the 2020 BMW Z4 and the 2020 Toyota Supra couldn’t be more interesting. The two models were conceived after the two automakers agreed to split the costs of developing the iconic car that each brand needed and wanted back in its lineup. For Toyota, the agreement made a lot of sense—BMW has plenty of inline-six engines, and the Supra, following the tradition set by its previous generations, needed an inline-six under its hood. For BMW, splitting the costs of developing a new Z4 would make it possible to bring a new generation of the iconic roadster to the market.

Toyota has been down this road in the past: The Japanese automaker co-developed the 86/BRZ with Subaru, and partnering with the Ultimate Driving Machine team in a joint venture to develop the Supra was a huge win.

How closely related are the Supra and Z4? The cars share a platform and powertrain and are built by Magna Steyr in the same plant in Graz, Austria. Most of what’s hidden under the sheetmetal is the same, but almost everything that’s in plain sight is completely different. The BMW is only available as a convertible. Its exterior design, featuring swift lines, has changed drastically in comparison with the previous Z4. The Supra, on the other hand, comes only as a coupe, and its design is based on the Toyota FT-1 concept that made its debut at the 2014 Detroit auto show.

With that in mind, let’s see how the two models compare head to head.

The Brothers

Although the Z4 can be had with the standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, we got an M40i for this comparison so we could compare the same engine on both cars. The BMW Z4 M40i is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six that sends 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic. Our test car was equipped with the Driving Assistance, Premium, and Executive packages, which added about $4,500 in options for an eye-popping $73,295 as tested.

The 2020 Toyota GR Supra Launch Edition is powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo inline-six, but it produces 335 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque in the Japanese two-seater. The eight-speed automatic is the same one as in the Z4, and it also sends that power to the rear wheels. Where we see a big difference is in pricing; our Supra came equipped with the Driver Assist package, which costs an additional $1,195 for an as-tested price of $57,375.

The Z4 M40i’s base price is higher than our Supra’s as-tested price, which already hurts the Z4. And given that the Supra has so many BMW features, Toyota made a smart move with its pricing: The four-cylinder Z4 is only about $5,000 less than the Supra’s base model.

The Drive

Associate online editor Duncan Brady took the Supra on a twisty loop under the watchful gaze of a windmill farm near Tehachapi, California. He thought it felt “marginally less powerful than the Z4 at full throttle” but conceded that “most of the time it’s not that noticeable.” He also found the Supra’s sound unique for a Toyota. Turn on Sport mode, and you’ll immediately hear loud pops and snaps coming from the exhaust. Even inside the Supra’s cabin, you can’t avoid hearing the loud note when Sport mode is on.

Despite its hard top, the Supra is noisy over rough pavement, with a lot of tire noise making its way into the cabin. During our test drives, the Toyota’s interior was also prone to creaks from the infotainment screen and the dashboard. “Pretty nasty rattle with the stereo turned up and bass hitting hard,” Brady noted.

If you can get over that, the Supra is fun to drive. The two-seater is equally happy on a twisty road or the freeway and shows good push from the engine. Just as it does with the exhaust, Sport mode makes the transmission’s tuning livelier, ensuring it shift quickly and at the right times. Although there’s a bit of turbo lag, acceleration is strong once you get underway. And the torque doesn’t seem to end—press the gas when going at high speeds, and the Supra will downshift quickly and deliver.

The Supra’s steering is well balanced and provides good road feedback. It feels well planted and has good grip, but there were a couple of instances where its tail drifted to deliver a spirited drive.

Although the Z4 felt a bit more powerful than the Supra, during our testing, both cars made it to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Even accelerating at full throttle, the Z4 is barely quicker on the quarter mile, completing it in 12.4 seconds at 112.0 mph to the Supra’s 12.5 seconds at 111.2 mph—numbers that feel the same in real life.

The Bavarian is 259 pounds heavier, and that’s one of the reasons it’s not that much faster than the Japanese despite the extra power. But in the real world, the Z4 M40i delivers a different experience with its top down. The Z4 handles better than the Supra, with a bit more push and steering that provides more feedback. The ride is also sportier—too sporty, perhaps, when Sport Plus mode is engaged. But in Sport mode, the Z4 feels more balanced.

“This engine feels special,” Brady said of the Z4’s powerplant. “Great throttle response that sounds more muscular than the metallic rash I associate with BMW inline-sixes.” Despite the nice sound from the engine, the Z4 doesn’t have the same snaps and pops as the Toyota. The Z4 also stood out for its braking performance, stopping from 60 mph in 101 feet, compared to the Supra’s 106 feet. Even during our test loop, the BMW showed a better brake pedal feel than its Japanese counterpart. And unlike in the Supra, we didn’t notice as much tire noise in the BMW despite its soft top, which makes us wonder why Toyota didn’t invest more in NVH.

Interior

Although these cars are essentially the same under their skin, they couldn’t be more different inside.

Sporting Magma Red Vernasca leather, the BMW Z4’s interior looks and feels more premium. The luxury brand equipped our test car with this good-looking leather, which complemented the car’s personality well.

Our Z4 was equipped with a 10.25-inch screen with BMW’s latest iDrive infotainment system, which has nice graphics and is easy to control via a big knob located next to the gear shifter. BMW includes wireless Apple CarPlay for the first year; after that, you’ll have to pay extra for it. The Executive package ($2,500) includes ambient lighting, adaptive LED lights, auto high-beams, and a sweet Harman Kardon surround sound system.

The rest of the interior is tasteful, though we’d like to see a better trim for the plastic in the center console. Brady thought the seats were comfortable but criticized the lack of seat cooling in a car that costs over $70,000.

On the other hand, the Supra falls short in offering more color inside. Given its wild exterior design, the black-on-black interior feels out of place; we wish there were more color for better contrast. Yet there’s no doubt this interior was taken out of a BMW: The fonts, switchgear, and infotainment system all come straight out of Bavaria. Toyota did make some small changes to the interior, though, like swapping in a different shifter.

We liked the Supra’s 8.8-inch touchscreen, which can also be controlled via a knob, and it didn’t even bother us that the infotainment system uses a previous version of BMW’s iDrive system. Unlike the Z4, wireless Apple CarPlay is standard in the 3.0 Premium trim—the higher of the two trims available—and you don’t have to pay any kind of subscription.

Our tester was equipped with navigation, a wireless phone charger, and a 12-speaker JBL audio system, though we prefer the Z4’s Harman Kardon. Comparing both cars, we prefer the carbon-fiber trim on the Supra’s center console to the BMW’s plastic.

The X-Factor

As car journalists, we’re used to driving the newest vehicles on the market, but some get more attention than others—and that was the case with the Toyota Supra. During our evaluation drives, the Supra turned heads, and people even snapped pictures as we cruised down the street. And it wasn’t all because of its Renaissance Red paint. The Supra has an appeal that makes it more special than the Z4—its sharp lines, big hips, and overall polarizing styling attracts eyeballs. It’s wild.

The Z4 doesn’t really have that. Its European design is much more subtle and conservative. Even with the beautiful Frozen Grey II Metallic paint, which adds a matte touch, it doesn’t get the attention the Supra does.

And it doesn’t matter what generation you’re part of, the Supra simply gets more attention.

Conclusion

Although the BMW Z4 M40i and the Toyota Supra have the same platform and powertrain, their interior and exterior designs are so different that it’s hard to see the relationship. Both drive and handle similarly, and our test numbers confirm how close these two cars are.

But with that in mind, we asked ourselves—is the BMW Z4 worth the nearly $16,000 difference? The Z4 M40i is a compelling package, but it’s not that much better than the Supra.

Second Place BMW Z4

First Place Toyota Supra

2020 BMW Z4 M40i 2020 Toyota GR Supra Launch Edition DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, RWD Front-engine, RWD ENGINE TYPE Turbocharged I-6, alum block/head Turbocharged I-6, alum block/head VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 182.9 cu in/2,998 cc 182.9 cu in/2,998 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 11.0:1 11.0:1 POWER (SAE NET) 382 hp @ 5,000 rpm 335 hp @ 5,000 rpm TORQUE (SAE NET) 368 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm 365 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm REDLINE 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm WEIGHT TO POWER 9.5 lb/hp 10.1 lb/hp TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 8-speed automatic AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.15:1/2.02:1 3.15:1/2.02:1 SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Struts, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar STEERING RATIO 15.1:1 15.0:1 TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.0 2.0 BRAKES, F; R 13.7-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc, ABS 13.7-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc, ABS WHEELS, F;R 9.0 x 19-in; 10.0 x 19-in, cast aluminum 9.0 x 19-in; 10.0 x 19-in, forged aluminum TIRES, F;R 255/35R19 96Y; 275/35R19 100Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport (Star) 255/35R19 96Y; 275/35R19 100Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 97.2 in 97.2 in TRACK, F/R 62.8/62.6 in 62.8/62.6 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 170.7 x 73.4 x 51.3 in 172.5 x 73.0 x 50.9 in TURNING CIRCLE 36.0 ft 34.1 ft CURB WEIGHT 3,626 lb 3,367 lb WEIGHT DIST, F/R 50/50% 52/48% SEATING CAPACITY 2 2 HEADROOM 38.9 in 38.3 in LEGROOM 42.2 in 42.2 in SHOULDER ROOM 54.3 in 54.4 in CARGO VOLUME 9.9 cu ft 10.2 cu ft TEST DATA ACCELERATION TO MPH 0-30 1.5 sec 1.5 sec 0-40 2.1 2.2 0-50 2.9 3.0 0-60 3.9 3.9 0-70 5.0 5.1 0-80 6.3 6.5 0-90 7.8 8.0 0-100 9.6 9.9 PASSING, 45-65 MPH 1.9 1.9 QUARTER MILE 12.4 sec @ 112.0 mph 12.5 sec @ 111.2 mph BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 101 ft 106 ft LATERAL ACCELERATION 1.02 g (avg) 1.01 g (avg) MT FIGURE EIGHT 24.0 sec @ 0.84 g (avg) 23.9 sec @ 0.84 g (avg) TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,500 rpm 1,500 rpm CONSUMER INFO BASE PRICE $64,695 $56,180 PRICE AS TESTED $73,295 $57,375 STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes AIRBAGS 8: Dual front, front side/head, front knee 8: Dual front, side, curtain, knee BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/Unlimited miles 2 yrs/25,000 miles FUEL CAPACITY 13.7 gal 13.7 gal EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 24/31/26 mpg 24/31/26 mpg ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 140/109 kW-hrs/100 miles 140/109 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.73 lb/mile 0.73 lb/mile RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded premium Unleaded premium

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Auto review: BMW Z4 M40i Roadster is so therapeutic it should be covered in your health plan

2020 BMW Z4 sDrive M40i Roadster: The therapeutic BMW. Price: $73,295 as tested. Premium Package added $1,400 for wireless charging, remote start, head-up display, and WiFi; Driving Assistance Package added $500 for lane departure, park distance control, and more; Frozen… Auto review: BMW Z4 M40i Roadster is so therapeutic it should be covered in your health plan

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Car Review: 2020 BMW Z4 M40i OVERVIEW Rear-wheel-drive, performance-oriented compact roadster PROSPowerful, handles well, well contented CONSHeavier than it needs to be, no manual transmission VALUE FOR MONEYFair WHAT TO CHANGE?Take 100 kg out of the car’s weight HOW TO SPEC IT?As is but with no options Its bad enough that Canadas prime months for enjoyable top-down driving are so short, making the purchase of any convertible rather self-indulgent (not that theres anything wrong with that), but to be forced to keep said top in place thanks to uncooperative weather a steady, all-day rain, to be specific is Mother Natures cruel joke.However, it does tend to refocus ones attention. Instead of the brain going into full chill mode, blood pressure dropping 20 points as one basks in the sun and takes in the sights, sounds and smells that come with al-fresco motoring, one accompanied by the drumbeat of precipitation on the soft-top and the swish-swish of the wipers must concentrate on the task at hand, the banality of actually having to assess the merits of BMWs new soft-top Z4. Bummer, yes, but not without its upsides.Key is the fact that, in these strange days where all manner of crossovers have overwhelmed the automotive landscape, that this two-seat, rear-wheel-drive Z4 has actually come to fruition. Even stranger is its a result of collaboration between BMW and Toyota, this partnership also producing the hardtop Supra, previously missing-in-action for more than 20 years.Without

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2020 BMW Z4 M40i Redesign, Specs, Release Date

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2020 BMW Z4 M40i Redesign, Specs, Release Date

2020 BMW Z4 M40i Redesign, Specs, Release Date – BMW revealed a bigger, stronger Z4 roadster that can get there just with time to experience best-straight down motoring up coming early spring. The Z4 results to showcase right after a a few-year hiatus with increased extraordinary aspect style, a gentle top rated, decreased excess weight, a stouter body construction, and easier velocity. The Z4 will kick off with the sDrive30i cut, and this will later on include a higher-performance M40i clip. Don’t be alarmed by all those imprecise-sounding titles: The two layouts convey more strength on touch than just before and a lot more stylish, substantial-technician ideas to increase performance. A minor general surge in sizing claims travellers a lot more elbow space and travel luggage place than prior to, producing the Z4 considerably better for few days vacations. This new Z4’s design adheres to the kind terminology launched on the 8-series coupe. Its broad haunches, slender taillights, and water part surfacing mix to produce on an competitive however, not overwrought appear. The dimensions aren’t very as severe as individuals of previous year’s Z4 concept, but the resemblance is solid. You will see a Initial Release model including visible touches this sort of as Iced Orange Metal painting, a material leading with gold highlights, added pieces of sparkling clip through, and 19-” 10-spoke rims with a two-strengthen accomplish.

2020 BMW Z4 M40i Changes

The after that-age group BMW Z4 m40i roadster has expanded 3 in . in duration and breadth, despite the fact that its wheelbase has become decreased a bit. BMW statements the Z4 preserves a 50:50 top-to-rear body weight circulation, a rate that’s hallowed between sports cars and enables well balanced coping with that may make a car specifically pleasurable and engaging to get. Previous generation’s hardtop is eliminated, substituted by a less heavy gentle-best roof top which can be established or shut whilst the car is transferring, even on a trip at rates of as much as 31 miles per hour. Moving to a smooth roofing will save you body weight, which is a crucial thing to consider for a performance-concentrated car. But smooth shirts normally don’t supply the very same coupelike cabin tranquil that a retracting hardtop can. The rear finish shows how diverse the new Z4 appears. Lengthier, skinnier taillights have a sharper cosmetic. There are also now tiny retailers right behind the rear tires, however they don’t seem to be useful. Trapezoidal tailpipes swap the current, rounded shops. Aside from the living of renal system grilles and the BMW Roundel, the two years have absolutely nothing in typical. The new entrance fascia functions bigger intakes in the sides, and then there are eyes-getting black colored inlets beside them. The Z4 has a a lot more round nasal area, which drives the grilles reduced. Piled front lights are a new design component for the company, as well. Much more delicate sculpting in the hood swithces the tough, triangular-designed creases from the past era.

The new manufacturing 2020 BMW Z4 reveals a lot of the exact same design terminology as its concept sibling. A pointy sharknose-like encounter kind comments the large renal system grilles, flanked by front lights with up and down loaded halo day time jogging lighting features. The extended-nostrils dimensions echo earlier Z3/Z4 models. The dash board and device solar panel deal with the driver’s seating. Contrary to the earlier-technology car, this new Z4 functions a energy-controlled material convertible top rated as opposed to a aluminum tough top rated. The energy seating can transfer even farther frontward and back the 2020 BMW Z4 in comparison with past models, supplying bigger car owners more at ease alternatives. The controls has paddle shifters to permit motorists override the transmission whenever they opt for, delivering a simulated handbook-transmission practical experience without having a clutch system pedal. The most recent-age group iDrive infotainment method employs a 12.3-inches exhibit for the tool solar panel and a 10.25-in . display in the heart dash. To have interaction together, motorists can make use of a contact control, touch-screen, or tone of voice manages. The Z4 is The apple company CarPlay well suited. Online connectivity is main to this particular infotainment process. BMW states that the car can connect with a vast range of personalized gadgets, which includes the Iphone and Apple inc Observe, Alexa-well suited units, and the Search engines Property process. By way of all those contacts, the car can accessibility computerized leisure, sync photo calendars for journey alerts, or get menu routing. A coloration brain-up screen reduces the requirement for your vision to depart the street, although a Harman Kardon encircle-audio system helps to ensure that your tracks may be observed regardless if the wind’s with your locks.

2020 BMW Z4 M40i Engine Specs

You will have two variations: an M40i with a turbocharged 3.-liter inline-6 producing 382 horse power and 369 lb-feet of torque, and a 30i model with BMW’s most up-to-date turbocharged 2.-liter inline-several, making 255 horse power and 295 lb-feet of torque. BMW is estimating absolutely no-to-60-miles per hour periods of 5.2 moments with the several and 4.4 moments with the 6. Regrettably, there is no handbook-transmission solution; a ZF 8-pace automated will probably be the only transmission both for models. The BMW Z4 M40i will come normal with performance products which includes adaptive dampers, M Sport braking system, along with an digitally managed minimal-slide differential. The 30i will offer you these additional features as effectively in a Monitor Dealing with package. Each models can come normal with 255-breadth entrance wheels and 275-thickness rears; 18-in . tires are normal and 19-inchers are optionally available.

2020 BMW Z4 M40i Release Date and Price

With the prior-technology Z4s listed in the ballpark of $50,300 to $67,200, we’d assume the new 2020 BMW Z4 to start out anywhere in the lower to middle-$50.300 range for the a number of-tube Z4 30i, with the 6-tube M40i beginning correct about $70.100. As mentioned, the Z4 30i will strike points with a Sept 2020 appearance, accompanied by the Initial Version and the standard 2020 Z4 M40i in the 2nd quarter.

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10 Cars You Won’t Believe Cost More Than a Base C8 Corvette

Following rumors almost as old as the Corvette nameplate itself, it’s official: The 2020 Corvette Stingray has its engine mounted in the middle. There’s an ocean of news from the reveal (read and watch all of our coverage here), but there’s one bit of information that really raised our eyebrows. Despite the massive leap forward in design and driving dynamics, the mid-engine C8 Corvette will still start at less than $60,000.

We hear you—$60,000 is not a small amount of money. But for a mid-engine supercar with 495 naturally aspirated V-8 horses and a 0–60 time under 3.0 seconds? It’s an absolute bargain. We still don’t have exact pricing for the 2020 Corvette, but to put its sub-$60K starting price into perspective, here’s a list of 10 cars that will run you more than a base C8.

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider: $68,745

There’s something to be said for the Alfa Romeo 4C. It was the first U.S.-bound Alfa in a generation when it made its debut in 2014, and its buzzy engine and stiff carbon chassis impressed us in our First Drive. It weighs almost nothing, it looks like a supercar, and its lack of power steering really stands out next to its power-assisted competition. That said, the 4C’s interior is loud, cramped, and cheap. That the 4C starts at almost $70,000 is wild to us, especially considering the new ’Vette has more than twice the power and enough creature comforts to make it a livable daily driver.

Audi TT RS: $67,895

The Audi TT is on its way out, but it’s certainly going out with a bang. In TT RS trim, it’s powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that pays homage to the Audi five-cylinder rally cars of the 1980s. It’s all-wheel drive, sounds the business, and launches itself to 60 mph in a scant 3.6 seconds. Compared to the C8 Corvette, though, the $68,000 Audi is priced a little steep. The C8 is quicker and significantly more powerful, plus its mid-engine, rear-drive layout means it should handle worlds better than the front-drive-based Audi. Perhaps it’s best that the TT won’t be competing for market space with the 2020 Corvette.

BMW M4: $70,145

BMW’s latest attempt at living up to its Ultimate Driving Machine claims doesn’t feel quite as special as previous iterations. The M4 is a quick, powerful, capable car, but as we mentioned in a comparison test against the Camaro SS, “What’s missing is any trace of that special sauce that used to make BMWs worth the additional price: tuning.” With its twin-turbocharged inline-six and plush interior, the M4 isn’t a bad choice if you’re looking for a luxurious sport coupe. But for $10,000 less, you could have a mid-engine V-8 sports car.

BMW Z4 sDrive M40i: $64,695

The new BMW Z4 is a fabulous roadster in its own right—especially the M40i with its 382-hp turbo inline-six under the hood. Our First Drive found the Z4 to be a composed, refined car with lots of mechanical grip and an excellent top-down driving experience. At $65,000, though, some might find it hard to justify the price difference over a C8 Corvette. Plus, the ’Vette has a standard removable roof panel for open-top motoring and a naturally aspirated (and more powerful) V-8 engine providing the soundtrack.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: $60,235

The GT350 and GT350R just might be the best Mustangs ever built. Their high-revving flat-plane-crank V-8 makes 526 hp and a sound you just don’t hear from other American powerplants. The GT350 is, however, still a Mustang, which means it’s heavy—about 3,800 pounds. Chevy says the Corvette has a dry weight of 3,366 pounds, and because it’s mid-engine, that weight should naturally be better distributed. It’s unclear whether the C8 will still come in below $60,000 after destination charge is factored in, but even if the 2020 Corvette is a hair over the Shelby’s price, it’ll be hard to argue that the GT350 is the better performance deal.

Jaguar F-Type: $62,625

It’s hard not to love the Jaguar F-Type. I mean, just look at it. Since its debut in 2014, Jaguar has done a lot of work to expand the F-Type lineup, at the top of which sits the 575-hp animal that is the F-Type SVR. Problem is, even the entry-level four-cylinder F-Type starts at more than $62K. In four-cylinder guise the F-Type is still a sweetheart, but many will find it difficult to justify when, for less cash, you could get a mid-engine Corvette with a couple hundred extra horses and a naturally aspirated V-8 right behind your head.

Lexus RC F: $66,800

Beside the Mustang, the Lexus RC F is one of only two naturally aspirated V-8-powered cars on this list. You might not be in love with its styling, but we have no complaints with what’s under the hood. However, even more so than the GT350, the RC F is something of a porker. Its platform is a mashup of no less than three Lexus models, slapped together to achieve structural rigidity at low cost, but the result is a car that weighs more than 4,000 pounds. The RC F is a compelling alternative to a car like the M4, but it’s hard to make an argument for the $67,000 Lexus when the lighter, more powerful Corvette starts at less than $60K.

Mercedes-AMG SLC 43: $63,900

No direct successor is planned for the Mercedes-Benz SLC, and we’re sad to see another two-seat roadster going the way of the dinosaur. In AMG SLC 43 guise, the little Benz makes 385 hp and hits 60 mph in an estimated 4.6 seconds, but its 8-year-old platform is starting to show its age. There’s certainly a market for rear-drive, open-top performance cars, but it’s difficult to recommend the SLC 43 in a world where the Mazda Miata exists, let alone a mid-engine V-8-powered Corvette (with a standard removable roof panel) under $60K.

Porsche 718 Cayman S: $70,550

It’s safe to say that our biggest disappointment with the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster lies in the engine compartment. All models (save the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder) are powered by a turbocharged horizontally opposed four-cylinder, replacing the naturally aspirated flat-six engines that used to power Porsche’s mid-engine sports cars. The Cayman and Boxster still set a handling benchmark and their angry four-pots make these cars more capable and more efficient than ever, but they lack the aural excitement that made us fall for their predecessors. Perhaps the C8 Corvette can scratch that naturally aspirated mid-engine sports car itch, and if it can, it’ll do so with a $10,000 price advantage over a Cayman S.

Honorable mention: Toyota Land Cruiser: $86,460

We can’t imagine anyone will be cross-shopping a mid-engine Corvette and a Toyota Land Cruiser, but did you know that Toyota sells an $86,000 SUV? That’s right, the automaker known for cheap, reliable transportation machines sells a five-seat truck for almost as much as a new Porsche 911. It’s expensive because the Land Cruiser is borderline unstoppable off-road—it recently took first place in an off-road comparison test against a Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes G-Wagen—but it still manages to offer comfort and luxury when driving on pavement. But still! You can buy a V-8 mid-engine supercar for less than a Toyota!

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2020 BMW Z4 M40i Redesign, Specs, Release Date

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