2003 BMW Z8 Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/21 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class Two-Seater
Style Name Roadster
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Switch-Tronic harnesses

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two-Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3571
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 51.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.2
Front Head Room (in) 37.2
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 57.0
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 51.9
Length, Overall (in) 173.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 61.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.6
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 5.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.3
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 375 @ 5800
Displacement 4.8L/295
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 383 @ 3800
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.38
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.51
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.57
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
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
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.9 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P255/35YR20
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P285/30YR20
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 20 x 10.0
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 20 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Four-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Strut Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - 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 airbags
Side-impact airbags
Safety belts w/automatic height adjustment/tensioners & force...
All-speed traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Rollover protection bars

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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