Verdict
A
BHP
394 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$254,000-$508,000
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
US-spec trims and engines offered across Z8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Z8 5.0 V8 (S62)
BHP394
Torque500 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT