BMW reveals Z4 Roadster concept sports car

Nathan Bomey | USA TODAY

German luxury automaker BMW has revealed a sporty, open-air concept vehicle reflecting its "vision of a modern roadster" that will be turned into a car for sale to the public.

The company debuted the BMW Z4 Roadster concept vehicle Thursday at an annual car week event for upscale auto enthusiasts at the Lodge at Pebble Beach in California, where the Concours d’Elegance car show takes place Sunday.

“The concept expresses the new BMW design language from all perspectives and in all details," BMW senior vice president of design Adrian van Hooydonk said in a statement. "From the dynamic-looking front to the striking flanks to the clean-cut tail end: a few lines and the subtle interplay between surfaces are enough to generate a sense of power and emotion."

The vehicle's low stance, long wheelbase and compact rear are reflective of a common trend in modern performance vehicle design.

BMW said it would reveal a production version of the Z4 Roadster concept in 2018.

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