BMW Z8 1999 specs
General information
Model: | BMW Z8 |
Year: | 1999 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 4939 ccm |
Max power: | 399.5 PS (294 kW) at 6600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 500 Nm at 3800 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 11:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 94 x 89 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel city driving: | 21.1 litres/100 km (11.15 miles per gallon) |
Fuel mixed driving: | 14.5 litres/100 km (16.22 miles per gallon) |
Fuel highway driving: | 10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 4.7 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.2407 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5010 litres (1324 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 245/45-R18 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 275/40-R18 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1660 kg (3659.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4410 mm (173.6 inches) |
Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
Overall height: | 1320 mm (52 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2510 mm (98.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 73 litres (19.28 gallons) |
Other specifications
CO2 emissions: | 349 g/km |