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BMW Z8 (E52)
4.9
400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005
0-100 km/h 4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 400hp298kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,941cc302cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Power-to-weight | 241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 73L |
| Estimated range | 503km313mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S62B50 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,400mm173in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,830mm72in |
| Height | 1,317mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,505mm99in |
| Front track | 1,550mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 203L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ8 (E52)4.9 | 400 hp 298 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ8 (E52)4.9 | 4.7 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ8 (E52)4.9 | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ8 (E52)4.9 | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,806 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
- BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWZ8 (E52)4.9 | 6,600 rpm | 3,800 rpm | 6,850 rpm |
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