BMW Z8 (1999–2003) — every.autos

Limited edition

Production

5,703

confirmed units built

Background

The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1998 to 2003. The Z8 was developed under the codename "E52" between 1993 and 1999, through the efforts of a design team led by Chris Bangle from 1993 to 1995. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert.

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Specification

Engine: 4,941cc (4.9L) S62 V8, DOHC, 32-valve (Alpina Roadster V8 variant: 4.8L M62 V8, 375hp)
Power: 395 hp
Weight: 1,660 kg
Dimensions: 4,400 × 1,830 × 1,310 mm
Fuel: gasoline
Displacement: 4.9 L · 8 cyl
Fuel economy: 15 mpg combined — EPA 2000–2003

Still on UK roads

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Notes

Two-seat roadster with an aluminum spaceframe body designed by Henrik Fisker evoking the 1950s 507. Widely recognized for its appearance in the 1999 James Bond film 'The World Is Not Enough'.

Production years

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Sources

Wikipedia ↗Wikidata ↗ WIKIDATA · DVLA · EPA · LIMITED_EDITION_RESEARCH confidence: high

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