Technical data for Your BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

157n  
Engine data 158  
Dimensions 159  
Weights 160  
Overview  
Capacities 161  
Electrical system 162  
Drive belts 162  
Controls and features  
Operation, care  
and maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Advanced technology  
Technical data  
Index  
Data  
158nEngine data  
BMW Z8  
Displacement  
Number of cylinders  
cu in (ccm)  
301.5 (4,941)  
8
Maximum output  
at engine speed  
hp  
rpm  
394  
6,600  
Maximum torque  
at engine speed  
ft Ibs (Nm)  
rpm  
368 (500)  
3,800  
Compression ratio  
e
11  
Stroke  
Bore  
in (mm)  
in (mm)  
3.50 (89.0)  
3.70 (94.0)  
Fuel injection system  
Digital electronic engine-management system  
Dimensions  
159n  
All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Min. turning circle dia.: 38.0 ft (11.6 meters)  
160nWeights  
BMW Z8  
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, without hardtop)  
Ibs. (kg)  
Ibs. (kg)  
Ibs. (kg)  
Ibs. (kg)  
Ibs. (kg)  
cu ft (litres)  
3,725 (1,690)  
4,255 (1,930)  
2,028 (920)  
2,359 (1,070)  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Approved front axle weights  
Approved rear axle weights  
Approved roof load capacity  
Luggage compartment capacity  
7.2 (203)  
Approved axle weights and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.  
Capacities  
161n  
Notes  
Fuel tank  
Reserve  
gal. (liters)  
gal. (liters)  
approx. 19.3 (approx. 73)  
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10)  
Fuel quality: page 26  
Windshield washer system/  
Headlamp washer system  
quarts (liters)  
quarts (liters)  
approx. 5.6 (approx 5.3)  
12.7 (12.0)  
For details: page 110  
For details: page 113  
Cooling system including heater  
circuit  
Engine oil filter change  
Manual transmission  
Differential  
quarts (liters)  
quarts (liters)  
quarts (liters)  
7.9 (7.5)  
2.0 (1.9)  
1.3 (1.2)  
"BMW High Performance Synthetic  
Oil." For details: page 112  
Lifetime fluid; no fluid change  
required  
Fluid change at the  
1,200-mile-service, then lifetime  
fluid; no fluid change required  
162nElectrical system  
Drive belts  
Water pump – Generator – Power  
steering  
Drive belt 7 PK 1440  
You can obtain Original BMW  
Parts and Accessories, as well as  
professional advice from your BMW  
center.<  
Battery  
12 V, 90 Ah  
A/C compressor  
Drive belt 5 PK 980  
Spark plugs  
NGK BKR 6 EQUP  
This spark ignition system meets all  
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-  
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations  
(ICES-2).  
163n