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| What is the body type? | Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 14.5 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec |
| How much power? | 400 Hp, 500 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 4.9 l 4941 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4400 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1830 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1660 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1900 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 203 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | Z8 |
| Generation | Z8 (E52) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.9 (400 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 21.1 l/100 km 11.15 US mpg 13.39 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg 26.65 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg 19.48 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.2 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 81 Hp/l |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | S62B50 |
| Engine displacement | 4941 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 94 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 89 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1660 kg |
| Max. weight | 1900 kg |
| Max load | 240 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 203 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 73 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4400 mm |
| Width | 1830 mm |
| Height | 1317 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2505 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | R18 |
