Your message was sent. You'll receive a response shortly. The minds behind the current BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra have long resisted a core element of such traditional sports cars’ appeal.

BMW Z4 roadster delivers thrills, advanced safety features, and a luxurious cabin, but the lack of steering feedback and a manual transmission may steer enthusiasts towards sportier options.

Three exceptions to that rule are Porsche’s silky Cayman S, BMW’s sinewy Z4 M Coupe and ... all the visual swagger of the brutal Skyline GTR. Then you start it up and things get a whole ...