BMW Top Speed

Z8 (e52)

250.00 km/h

or 155.34 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model Z8
Generation Z8 (E52)
Modification (Engine) 4.9 (400 Hp)
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.2 kg/Hp, 241 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.3 kg/Nm, 301.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre 81 Hp/l
Torque 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S62B50
Engine displacement 4941 cm3 301.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 89 mm 3.5 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
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
Space, Volume and weights
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
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
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18
Wheel rims size18