2001 BMW Z8 Specifications

Z8 2-Door Roadster
MSRP based on Z8 2-Door Roadster
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 13 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.0L
EPA Class Two-Seater
Style Name Roadster
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two-Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3494
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 42.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 51.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.2
Front Head Room (in) 37.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 98.6
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.7
Height, Overall (in) 51.9
Length, Overall (in) 173.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 61.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 5.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 368 @ 3800
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 394 @ 6600
Displacement 5.0L/301
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.15
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.53
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.75
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.1 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 20.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P245/45ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P275/40ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.0
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Strut Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars Yes
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Front & side-impact airbags
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Rollover protection bars

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km 50,000
Corrosion Years 4
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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