Tuning · BMW Z4 M40i (G29)
Z4 M40i
B58 Gen 2
A roadster with the Gen 2 B58 underneath. Hand-calibrated from Stage 1 to a fully bespoke big-turbo build. Choose your package, send your build to Samuel, and get a tune that fits the way you actually drive.
Engine
B58 Gen 2
Stock
382 bhp · 500 Nm
Stage 3 ceiling
382 bhp
About this tune
The G29 Z4 M40i (2019-present) is the third-generation Z4 roadster with the B58 Gen 2 underneath, and the BMW half of a joint platform shared with the Toyota Supra 3.0. Stock is 382 bhp / 500 Nm, sent rear-wheel via the ZF 8HP. The G29's lower kerb weight (compared to the M340i saloon) means the Stage 1 / Stage 2 torque jump translates into very noticeable in-chassis performance, and it shares its hybrid-turbo and big-turbo aftermarket directly with the Supra.
BMW Z4 M40i tuning
The BMW Z4 M40i (G29, 2018–present) runs the B58 Gen 2 and leaves the factory at 382 bhp · 500 Nm, RWD, 8-speed ZF automatic. Samuel tunes the G29 Roadster to the same standard — every map hand-calibrated for the specific car, its fuel grade and its installed hardware, not a base file loaded and left. Z4 M40i Stage 1 alone takes it from 382 bhp · 500 Nm to 440 bhp · 680 Nm on the standard turbo, flashed over OBD on BM3, MHD or MG Flasher.
Add the Stage 2 hardware and the Z4 M40i targets 480 bhp · 700 Nm; from there the B58 Gen 2 stretches to around 1000 bhp on a hybrid or big-turbo build with supporting fuelling. Whichever stage suits the Z4 M40i, the file is delivered within 24 hours and is fully reversible to the supplied stock calibration.
Configurator
Build your Z4 M40i tune
Choose your stage — Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3 — add the options that fit your car, and send the full build to Samuel for a custom remote remap. He'll quote, schedule, and personally calibrate within 24 hours of confirmation.
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Engine guide
BMW Z4 M40i tuning, stages, hardware and what to expect from the G29 B58 Gen 2
The G29 Z4 M40i runs the B58 Gen 2, the same revised 3.0-litre single-turbocharged inline-six fitted to the M340i, M440i and Toyota Supra 3.0 (the Z4 and Supra share more than just an engine; they share an entire platform). From the factory, BMW set the Z4 M40i at 382 bhp / 500 Nm; the hardware ceiling sits considerably higher. BMW Z4 M40i tuning with Samuel applies the same Gen 2 Stage 1 / Stage 2 map family, with a calibration matched to the G29 roadster's lower kerb weight.
Stage 1
440 bhp · 680 Nm
No hardware required. The MG1CS003 DME is flashed via the OBD port. BMW Z4 M40i Stage 1 unlocks 440 bhp and 680 Nm from the OEM hardware (up from 382 / 500 stock). The BMW Z4 G29 tuning starting point, the most cost-effective change you can make to the roadster.
Every Z4 M40i tune Samuel produces is calibrated individually for the specific car, fuel grade and installed hardware, not a base map loaded and left. BMW Z4 M40i tuning done correctly accounts for the G29 roadster behaviour, the 8HP gearbox calibration and UK fuel quality; the map is reviewed against your data logs after the first flash and revised before sign-off.
Compatibility
Platform and hardware compatibility
Bootmod3 (BM3)
Full B58 Gen 2 support on the MG1CS003 DME across every Gen 2 chassis (M340i, M440i, M240i G42, Z4 M40i, X3/X4 M40i, Supra 3.0). OBD-port flashing, realtime monitoring via the BM3 app. The most widely used platform for B58 Gen 2 tuning.
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MHD
Full B58 Gen 2 support. Suitable for Stage 1 and Stage 2. Strong data-logging toolset and active community support.
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MG Flasher
Full B58 Gen 2 support. Clean interface and reliable flash process. A common alternative to BM3 for owners who prefer the MG ecosystem.
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xHP Flashtool
Compatible with the ZF 8HP gearbox fitted to every B58 Gen 2 chassis. Gearbox calibration matched to the ECU map, strongly recommended at Stage 2 and above where torque jumps significantly. Available as an add-on.
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ECU: MG1CS003 DME across all B58 Gen 2 production. Accessible via OBD for Stage 1 and Stage 2; bench-flash only required for some Stage 3 hybrid setups.
Z4 M40i specs & stage targets
BMW Z4 M40i tuning at a glance
- Engine
- B58 Gen 2
- Body styles
- G29 Roadster
- Chassis codes
- G29
- Production
- 2018–present
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gearbox
- 8-speed ZF automatic
- Stock output
- 382 bhp · 500 Nm
- Tuning ceiling
- ~1000 bhp on the right hardware
| Stage | Target |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 440 bhp · 680 Nm |
| Stage 2 | 480 bhp · 700 Nm |
| Stage 3, Hybrid Turbo | 550-1000 bhp depending on spec |
| Stage 3, Big Turbo Kit | 550-1000 bhp depending on spec |
FAQ
Z4 M40i tuning — frequently asked questions
Z4 M40i Stage 1 lifts the B58 Gen 2 from a stock 382 bhp · 500 Nm to 440 bhp · 680 Nm, with no hardware required. The map is flashed through the OBD port on BM3, MHD or MG Flasher and is the starting point for almost every Z4 M40i owner — broader torque and sharper throttle response from the factory hardware.
This page covers the G29 Roadster (G29). They share the B58 Gen 2 engine and run the same core calibration, but every Z4 M40i tune Samuel delivers is tailored to your exact car, fuel grade and installed hardware — never a base map loaded and left.
Stage 2 on the Z4 M40i targets 480 bhp · 700 Nm and needs downpipe (OPF delete if 2018+) + intake. Everything else — turbo, fuel system, intercooler — holds within the Stage 2 figures on the B58 Gen 2.
On the right hardware spec the B58 Gen 2 in the Z4 M40i reaches around 1000 bhp. Stage 1 and Stage 2 run the standard turbo; beyond that needs a hybrid or full big-turbo conversion with supporting fuelling, and the calibration is built bespoke per car.
Remotely. Once Samuel has your build details, the calibrated Z4 M40i map is delivered to your flashing tool account (BM3, MHD or MG Flasher) within 24 hours and you flash it yourself over OBD in about 15 minutes. It's fully reversible — the original B58 Gen 2 stock file is supplied before you flash, so the car can return to factory at any time.
A factory warranty can be voided if BMW shows a tune caused a specific failure, so it's a personal call. Samuel's Z4 M40i maps are calibrated to stay within the mechanical limits of the B58 Gen 2 hardware, and because the tune is reversible to stock before any dealer visit, many owners run a tuned Z4 M40i without issue.
Keep exploring
Keep exploring Z4 M40i tuning
Other B58 Gen 2 models we tune: M240i, M340i, M440i, X3 M40i, X4 M40i, Supra 3.0.
Engine guide
B58 Gen 2 tuning
Every B58 Gen 2 BMW we calibrate, with the full Stage 1, 2 and 3 breakdown for the engine.
Learn moreStages
Stage 1 & Stage 2 explained
What separates Stage 1 from Stage 2 on the Z4 M40i, the real-world gains and the hardware each one needs.
Learn morePricing
How tuning is priced
How the licence, off-the-shelf maps and custom calibration are priced. We quote your exact spec, never a fixed menu.
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What is bootmod3?
New to remote flashing? A plain-English explainer on the platform and how a custom map reaches your car.
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