| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | Z8 |
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| Generation | Z8 (E52) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.9 (400 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2000 year |
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| End of production | 2005 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
21.1 l/100 km
11.15 US mpg13.39 UK mpg4.74 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg26.65 UK mpg9.43 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg19.48 UK mpg6.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.2 kg/Hp, 241 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.3 kg/Nm, 301.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 81 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
368.78 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S62B50 |
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| Engine displacement |
4941 cm3
301.52 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
94 mm
3.7 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
12.5 l
13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1660 kg
3659.67 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1900 kg
4188.78 lbs. |
| Max load |
240 kg
529.11 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
203 l
7.17 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
73 l
19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4400 mm
173.23 in. |
| Width |
1830 mm
72.05 in. |
| Height |
1317 mm
51.85 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2505 mm
98.62 in. |
| Front track |
1550 mm
61.02 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1570 mm
61.81 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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