| MSRP | Engine | HP | Manufactured |
| n/a | five-litre V8 | 400.0 | 2000 - 2003 |
A fascinating milestone in automotive technology: the BMW Z8.
Entering the new millennium, BMW proudly presented a very special new model: the BMW Z8.
2000 BMW Z8. (source: BMW)
With its sleek proportions, classic lines and soft folding roof, the Z8 was truly one of the most outstanding cars of its time through its looks alone. Measuring 4.40 metres or 173.2" in length, 1.83 metres or 72.0" in width, and 1.31 metres or 51.6" in height, this was indeed a modern interpretation of the former BMW 507.
Like its classic role model, BMW’s new roadster offered the very best technology available at the time in automobile production. Within the outer skin bolted on to the car, a monocoque aluminium frame, that is spaceframe technology, provided the load-bearing structure and gave the driver and passenger an extremely direct feeling of the road and the driving experience.
Within its engine compartment the BMW Z8 featured a high-performance five-litre V8 sports engine delivering no less than 400 hp. Combined with a manual six-speed gearbox, this supreme engine enabled the driver to enjoy the utmost in performance at all times and under all conditions. Indeed, this superiority translated into equally clear facts and figures, the ambitious driver being able to lap the 20-km Nord-schleife of Nürburgring in the Z8 in a remarkable 8:15 minutes.
5,703 Z8s were built, approximately half of which were exported to the United States.
(source: BMW)
2000 BMW Z8. (source: BMW)
2000 BMW Z8. (source: BMW)
2000 BMW Z8. (source: BMW)
BMW logo with "The Ultimate Driving Machine" tagline.
The Z8 is one of my favorite cars. Nearly the perfect roadster. I was terribly disappointed by the poor review Jeremy Clarkson gave on Top Gear. Regardless, it is one car I hope to own one day.
I love this car, looks really classy and I think it suits well with my lifestyle. Can't wait to own one soon :)