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2001 BMW Z8 Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$128,000 MSRP
4.9L V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.5 sec

0-60 mph

12.8 sec

@ 110 mph

Horsepower • Torque
394 hp

Power

368 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,494 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

BMW

Model:

Z8

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$128,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,494 lbs

Length:

172.2 in.

Width:

72.1 in.

Height:

51.9 in.

Wheelbase:

98.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.43

MPG:

13 city / 21 hwy

Fuel:

19.5 gal. / 332 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

394 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque:

368 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm

Engine:

4.9L V-8

Displacement:

4.9 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.00 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.43 sec

0-60 mph:

4.78 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

10.1 sec

0-100 mph:

10.45 sec

60-130 mph:

13.41 sec

100-150 mph:

18.13 sec

Top Speed:

171 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.37 sec @ 87.0 mph

¼ mile:

12.8 sec @ 109.7 mph

½ mile:

20.02 sec @ 136.2 mph

1 mile:

32.24 sec @ 155.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/45WR18

Rear Tires:

P275/40WR18

Tire Compound:

Run Flat Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.15

Gear Ratios

1: 4.23

2: 2.53

3: 1.67

4: 1.23

5: 1

6: 0.83

R: 3.75

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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