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2000 BMW Z8-Series Base Z8 2dr Roadster
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, Two-Seater
13 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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13 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Roadster
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Two-Seater
Passenger Capacity:
2
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3554
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
21
Engine Type:
Gas 8-Cyl
Displacement:
5.0L/303
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
394 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
368 @ 3800
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Aluminum
Suspension Type - Rear:
Central Integral
Front Tire Size:
P245/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size:
P275/40ZR18
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.9 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
19.3
Wheelbase (in):
98.6
Length, Overall (in):
173.2
Trunk Volume (ft³):
5.0
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.53
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.75
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.15
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Spring/Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
38.1
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.1 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
55.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
72.0
Height, Overall (in):
51.9
Track Width, Front (in):
61.7
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.7
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