BMW Z8 review - data

BMW Z8 5.0 V8

Test date 04 October 2000  Price as tested £80,000

For  Showcase V8 engine, looks, performance; James Bond’s car

Against Not particularly engaging to drive. Unproven image at the price; left-hand drive only

How much ?

  • Price as tested £80,000
  • Price as tested £80,000

How fast

  • 0-30mph no data
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  19.5 / 13.4 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  349 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4400 mm
  • Width  1830 mm
  • Height  1317 mm
  • Wheelbase  2505 mm
  • Weight  1585 kg
  • Fuel tank  73.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout V8 cyls Vee , 4941 cc
  • Max power 400 bhp at 6600 rpm
  • Max torque 369 ft at 3800 rpm
  • Specific output 80bhp/litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 252bhp/tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 84 x 89 mm
  • Compression ratio 11.0:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cylDOHC
  • Ignition and fuel MSS digital engine management, electronic fuel injection , Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Independent multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front 334mm Ventilated discs
  • Rear 328mm Ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 8J x 18'' Alloy in
  • Size rear 9J x 18'' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 245/45 WR 18
  • Tyres rear 275/40 WR18

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