BMW Z8 E52 Convertible (2000-2005)
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BMW Z8 E52 is a flagship compact convertible sports car in production from 2000 to 2005. It was powered by an S62 naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.9 liters paired to a 6-speed manual transmission.
A retro-styled roadster, the Z8 debuted with the Bond film The World Is Not Enough. It features an all-aluminum chassis, though it is by no means a light car. Curiously, it still used MacPherson front suspensions found in the much cheaper Z3/Z4, despite its very high price tag.
Since its discontinuation, the price of Z8s shot up quickly, perhaps largely owning to the success of its design more than its performance or handling.
Ironically, one could get a Morgan Aero 8 and Plus 8 with better performance and handling for less. The Morgan is arguably more elegant and certainly much, much lighter, too.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great retro styling
- Decent drivetrain
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Ridiculous price new and used
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
203 L / 7.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
240 kg / 529 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
S62B50
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2005
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