BMW Z8 (2000 - 2003)
Layout
FMR layout
Engine
4.9 L V8 (S62)
4.8 L V8 (M62) (Alpina)
Transmission
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic (Alpina)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2,500 mm)
Length
173.2 in (4,400 mm)
Width
72 in (1,800 mm)
Height
51.9 in (1,320 mm)
Curb weight
3,494 lb (1,585 kg)
| BMW Z8 | Alpina Roadster V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| engine designation | BMW S62B50 | Alpine F5 |
| engine type | Eight-cylinder V engine | |
| engine mounting position | longitudinally behind the front axle | |
| displacement | 4941cc | 4837cc |
| bore × stroke | 94mm × 89mm | 89mm × 93mm |
| compression | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| max. power at 1/min | 294 kW (400 hp) at 6600 | 280 kW (381 hp) at 5800 |
| max. torque at 1/min | 500 Nm at 3800 | 520 Nm at 3800 |
| crankshaft | stored fivefold | |
| Valve control per cylinder bank | two overhead camshafts | |
| valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| camshaft drive | chain drive | |
| valve actuation | Bucket tappets with hydraulic play compensation | |
| mixture preparation | electronic fuel injection | |
| cooling | Liquid cooling with electrically operated fan | |
| cooling system content | 12.5L | |
| transmission | Six-speed manual gearbox | Five-speed automatic transmission |
| circuit | center circuit | |
| drive | rear wheel drive | |
| braking system | Hydraulic dual circuit brake | |
| brake assistance systems | Brake booster and brake force limiter | |
| type of brake | disc brakes | |
| brake disc design | internally ventilated | |
| Front brake disc Ø | 334mm | |
| Rear brake disc Ø | 328mm | |
| Front brake calipers | Two-piston fixed caliper | |
| Rear brake calipers | Single-piston fixed caliper | |
| Front suspension | lower wishbones with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar | |
| rear suspension | Wishbone (above) and semi-trailing arm with spring struts and anti-roll bar | |
| body | Aluminum with Al space frame | |
| Drag coefficient c W | 0.39 | |
| top speed | 250 km/h (1) | 260km/h |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | 4.7s | 5.3s |
| Fuel consumption according to EU standard | 14.5 l/100 km Super Plus | 13.2L/100km |
| wheelbase | 2505mm | |
| track width in front | 1553mm | |
| Rear track width | 1568mm | |
| front tire size | 245/45 R 18 W | 255/35ZR20 |
| Rear tire size | 275/40 R 18 W | 285/30ZR20 |
| Dimensions L × W × H | 4400mm × 1830mm × 1317mm | |
| Turning circle diameter on the left | 11.2m | |
| Turning circle diameter right | 11.6m | |
| Curb weight (2) | 1660kg | 1695kg |
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 6-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4941 cm3 / 301.1 cui, advertised power: 294 kW / 394 hp / 400 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft
•top speed: 269 km/h (167 mph)
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 4.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 4.4© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 12.7© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 16 mpg (U.S.), 14.7 l/100km, 19.2 mpg (imp.), 6.8 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 16.7 l/100km / 16.9 mpg (imp.) / 14.1 mpg (U.S.) / 6 km/l
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 6-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4941 cm3 / 301.1 cui, advertised power: 294 kW / 394 hp / 400 PS ( ECE ), torque: 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft
•top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed (declared by factory);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 4.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 4.7 s, 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 12.8© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: 14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mpg (imp.) / 16.2 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/l EU-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 16.7 l/100km / 16.9 mpg (imp.) / 14.1 mpg (U.S.) / 6 km/l
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