1999 - BMW - Z8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Z8 1999
General Information
Make BMW
Model Z8
Production Year 1999
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code E52
Model Family E52
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2505 mm     (98,6 in)
Front Track 1553 mm     (61,1 in)
Rear Track 1568 mm     (61,7 in)
Length 4400 mm     (173,2 in)
Width 1830 mm     (72 in)
Height 1317 mm     (51,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1660 kg     (3656,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 73 litre   (16,1 Imp gal ,  19,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area 1,98
Cx 0,77
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4941 cc     (301,52 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,06
Unitary Capacity 617,62 cc/cylinder    (37,69 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 394 HP     (293,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 500 N.m     (369 lb.ft ,  51 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 425,1 N.m    (6600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 237,3 HP/ton    (177 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 79,7 HP/litre    (59,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 349 g/km
Fuel Consumption 21.1/10.6/14.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 4,7 s
0 - 160 km/h 10,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 23,4 s
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,38 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 11,8 m    (38,7 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 334 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 328 mm
Wheels (front) 8J x 18
Wheels (rear) 9J x 18
Tyres (front) 245/45 R 18 W
Tyres (rear) 275/40 R 18 W