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BMW Z8 {E52}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 89.00 mm 3.7 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.9 litre 4941 cc (301.518 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 10.20 s
0-100 km/h 4.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 12.90 s
Standing km 23.40 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 21.1/10.6/14.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 349.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 237.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1271.6 kPa (184.4 psi)
Specific torque 101.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 617.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2505 mm
wheelbase 98.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4400 mm
Length (inches) 173.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1830 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1317 mm
Height (inches) 51.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1660 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3660 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 73 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.390
Frontal area 1.98 m2
Cx 0.77

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres 245/45 R 18 W
Wheels 8J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 334 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.38

General information

RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code E52
Model family E52
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1999 BMW Z8 {E52} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1999

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