Specifications
General
| Manufacturer |
BMW |
| Model |
Z8 2000 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
$130,000 |
Dimensions
| Length |
4400 mm / 173.2 in |
| Width |
1830 mm / 72.0 in |
| Height |
1317 mm / 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase |
2505 mm / 98.6 in |
| Weight |
1660 kg / 3,660 lbs |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1552 mm / 61.1 in
R 1568 mm / 61.7 in |
Engine
| Configuration |
4.9 Liter V8 |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder |
| Displacement |
4941 cc / 301.5 cu |
| Power |
298.3 kW / 400.0 bhp at 6600 rpm |
| Torque |
500 Nm / 368.8 ft lbs at 3800 rpm |
| Bore |
94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Stroke |
89 mm / 3.5 in |
| Compression Ratio |
11:1 |
| Bhp / Liter |
80.96 bhp |
| Redline |
7000 rpm |
Chassis & Body
| Body / Frame |
Aluminium Stampings |
| Steering |
Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
| Brake Type |
Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| Brake Size |
F 334 mm / 13.1 in
R 328 mm / 12.9 in |
| Wheels |
F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
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| Tyres |
F 245/45ZR-18
R 275/40ZR-18 |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
6 Speed Manual |
| Final Drive |
3.15:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
4.23:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.53:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.67:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1.23:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
1:1 |
| 6th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
Performance
| Top Speed |
249.9 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 - 62 mph |
4.7 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph |
10.6 seconds |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
12.9 seconds |
| EPA City / Highway |
13 / 21 mpg
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