With the release of the 2006 Porsche Cayman S, a hardtop Boxster with nearly 300 horsepower, BMW needed something other than the 3 Series Coupe to compete. Hence, the 2007 Z4 M Coupe was created, filling the void created when the Z3 Coupe had its last curtain call in 2002. Back then, BMW’s two-passenger two-door attracted a niche crowd, one that has since longed for the return of its niche product. It’s also a suitable alternative to the Z4 M Roadster, for those who desire a fixed roof.