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BMW Z8 1999
General information | |
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| Model | BMW Z8 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4939 ccm (301.38 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 21.1 litres/100 km (11.15 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 14.5 litres/100 km (16.22 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4939 ccm (301.38 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 399.50 PS (294 kW or 394 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 500.00 Nm (51.0 kgf-m or 368.8 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 94.0 x 89.0 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2407 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5010 litres (1,324 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4410 mm (173.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 73.0 litres (19.29 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| CO2 emissions | 349.0 g/km |
