2002 BMW Z8 Roadster

The engine powering the BMW Z8 was a 4.9-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 rated at 394 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a six-speed manual transmission, zero to 60 mph was accomplished in 4.5 seconds. Beyond mechanical prowess, the Z8 wore sensuous bodywork and spaceframe chassis comprised of lightweight aluminum, and its artful interior housed a banjo-style steering wheel comprised of steel spokes, a central instrument pod, brushed aluminum switchgear, and a body-color panel running the full width of the dashboard. The generous list of standard equipment included power seats, air conditioning, leather upholstery, and ample storage space.

This particular BMW Z8 was a U.S.-market, left-hand drive example that was completed in May 2002 and arrived in the United States through Port Hueneme, California. It is one of 114 Z8 examples finished in Stratus Grey Metallic over Black Nappa leather upholstery. The Z8 was first registered in California in November 2002 and remained in the Los Angeles area over the following decade, briefly passing to Ohio in 2014 before entering the care of the current Pennsylvania-based owner in 2015.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024