Compare BMW 8 Series G14 Convertible vs Lexus SC 430
Variants
840d MHEV xDrive
840d xDrive
840i
840i Euro6d
840i Euro6d xDrive
840i xDrive
M850i Euro6d xDrive
M850i xDrive
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Width
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1642.0 mm / 64.6 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Wheelbase
2822 mm / 111.1 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Steptronic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2005
Debut
2018-11
Made In
Germany
Reviews
Neofiliac score
85%
97%
Pros
- Rather good styling
- Luxurious interior
- Decent performanceGood 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good suspension setup
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
Cons
- Diesel in a luxury convertible?
- Only soft top
- Poor reliability
- Obsession with AWD
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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