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BMW Z8 Z8

Headline trim: Z8 5.0 V8 — 394 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

BMW Z8 Z8 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
394 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£200,000-£400,000

Strengths

  • Aluminium body
  • M5 E39 V8 engine
  • Iconic retro design

Weaknesses

  • Aluminium repair specialist
  • Run-flat tyres
  • Eye-watering values

Notable tech

  • Z8 platform — aluminium spaceframe
  • S62 5.0 V8 NA (M5 E39 engine)
  • 6-speed manual only
  • Roadster + optional removable hardtop
  • ~5700 built worldwide

Common issues

  • Aluminium body specialist
  • VANOS rattle
  • Run-flat tyres
  • Eye-watering values

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Z8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Z8 5.0 V8 (S62)
BHP394
Torque500 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT