

(2000 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Z8 4.9 | Issued until | 0 |
| Serie | Z8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E52 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E52 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4400 mm / 173.2 in / 173.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1317 mm / 51.9 in / 51.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2505 mm / 98.6 in / 98.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M62B50 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4941 cm3 / 301.5 cu in / 301.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 294.0 kW / 399.7 hp / 399.7 hp at 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 500.0 Nm / 368.8 lbft / 368.8 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/45-275/40R18 | Tyres rear | 245/45-275/40R18 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW Z8 4.9