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2003 BMW Z8 - Review
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BMW Z8 - General Specs
BMW Z8 - Accomodations
BMW Z8 - Engine Specs
BMW Z8 - Transmission
BMW Z8 - Chassis Specs
BMW Z8 - Performance

General		BMW Z8
Curb weight, lb.	Without hardtop	3494
	With hardtop	3554
Weight distribution, front/rear, %		50.2 / 49.8
Track, in.	Front	61.1
	Rear	61.7
Wheelbase, in.		98.6
Length, in.		173.2
Width, in.		72.0
Height, in.		51.9
Body type		Aluminum space frame, aluminum body panels
Aerodynamic drag coefficient	With raised softtop	0.43
	With hardtop installed	0.39
EPA size classification		2-Seater

Accomodations	BMW Z8
Seating capacity, persons	2
Shoulder room, in.	55.2
Headroom, in. (raised softtop)	37.2
Leg room, in.	42.8
EPA interior volume, cu ft.	51.1
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.	5.1

Engine & electrical	BMW Z8
Engine type	DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8, High-Pressure Double VANOS steplessly variable intake- & exhaust-valve timing, 8 individual electronically controlled throttles with Normal & Sport settings
Bore x stroke, mm/in.	94.0 x 89.0 / 3.70 x 3.50
Displacement, cu in./cc	4941/302
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp SAE net	394 @ 6600
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.	368 @ 3800
Engine-management system	Siemens MS S52 with adaptive knock control, variable valve timing, electronic throttle system, g-sensitive lubrication system, oil-level/temperature sender, catalyst protection & M Dynamic Driving Control included in control strategy
Fuel requirement	Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.	19.3
Battery capacity, amp-hr.	90
Alternator output, amp./W	120 / 1680

Transmission	6-Speed Manual
Drive system	Front engine/rear drive
Transmission	Getrag Type D, 6-speed
Gear Ratios
1st	4.23:1
2nd	2.53:1
3rd	1.67:1
4th	1.23:1
5th	1.00:1
6th	0.83:1
Reverse	3.75:1
Final drive ratio	3.38:1

Chassis		BMW Z8
Body/frame construction
Suspension	Front	Sport suspension in aluminum; struts, double-pivot lower arms with low-friction balljoints at pivot points, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
	Rear	Sport suspension; 4-link Integral system with low-friction balljoints at pivots of upper lateral arms, lower lateral arm, twin-tube gas- pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering type		Variable-ratio rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist
Overall ratio		Variable; mean ratio 17.0:1
Turns, lock-to-lock		3.0
Turning circle, ft.		38.7
Brakes		4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Diameter, mm/in.	Front	332 / 13.1
	Rear	328 / 12.9
	Assist	Vacuum
Wheels		Cast alloy, run-flat design; 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.0 rear
Run-flat tires		Run-flat performance radials, 245/45R-18 W-rated front / 275/40R-18 W-rated rear
Stability-enhancement system		Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control &cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement

Performance Data	BMW Z8
Acceleration, 0-60 mph , sec.	4.7
Top speed, mph	155
EPA estimated MPG, city/highway	13 / 21

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