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BMW Z8

BMW Z8 — spec data and generation history.

press photo
Verdict
A
Years
2000-2003
Generations
1
Segment
Sports

BMW's retro roadster homage to the 507. Aluminium spaceframe, M5 E39 V8 engine, only ~5700 built. James Bond fame (The World Is Not Enough).

Generations

Click any generation for the full deep dive

press photo
2000-2003

Z8

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Z8 5.0 V8 — 394 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

Verdict
A
BHP
394
0–60
4.7 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg
Used
$254,000-$508,000
  • + Aluminium body
  • + M5 E39 V8 engine
  • − Aluminium repair specialist
  • − Run-flat tyres

Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2000-2003 · Z8
  • Aluminium body specialist
  • VANOS rattle
  • Run-flat tyres
  • Eye-watering values

Rivals

Mercedes SL · Porsche 911 · Aston Martin DB7 · Honda NSX