These are standard specifications for the 2001 BMW Z8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Chassis # WBAEJ13481AH60437
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Chassis # WBAEJ134X1AH60892
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH60489
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH61111
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Chassis # WBAEJ13401AH60917
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH60573
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Chassis # WBAEJ13471AH60297
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Chassis # WBAEJ13461AH60260
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2000 - 2003 |
| Price : | $128,570 |
| Weight : | 3495 lbs | 1585.305 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1999 Frankfurt |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 183 mph | 294.447 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 6700 RPM |
| Torque : | 368 Ft-Lbs (499 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Z8 Production (2000-2003) : | 5,703 |
| 2001 BMW Z8 | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # WBAEJ13481AH60437
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Chassis # WBAEJ134X1AH60892
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH60489
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH61111
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Chassis # WBAEJ13401AH60917
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Chassis # WBAEJ13451AH60573
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Chassis # WBAEJ13471AH60297
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Chassis # WBAEJ13461AH60260
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| Fuel Capacity : | 19.3 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 172.0 in | 4369 mm. |
| Width : | 72.1 in | 1831 mm. |
| Height : | 51.9 in | 1318 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 98.6 in | 2504 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.1 in | 1552 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.7 in | 1567 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Vented Discs |
| Rear Brakes : | Vented Discs |
| Front Brake Size : | 15.0 in | 381 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 255/35ZR-20 Rear : 285/30ZR-20 |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 02V138000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes | ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Mfr Report Date | 20010108 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 01V206000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes | ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
2001 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $25,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $42,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $136,150 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.46 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2001 BMW Z8?
Q: How fast is the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a top speed of 183 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a wheelbase size of 98.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a length of 172.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a width of 72.10 inches.Q: How much did the 2001 BMW Z8 cost when new?A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had a base price of approximately $128,570 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had Front : 255/35ZR-20
Rear : 285/30ZR-20 tires.Q: How many Z8 were produced? A: BMW produced 5,703 examples of the Z8 from 2000 to 2003.Q: What engine did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The engine powering the 2001 BMW Z8 was a V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 368 Ft-Lbs (499 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2001 BMW Z8?
How many 2001 BMW Z8 were produced?
How powerful was the 2001 BMW Z8? Was the 2001 BMW Z8 popular? Was the 2001 BMW Z8 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2001 BMW Z8?
Q: How fast is the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a top speed of 183 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a wheelbase size of 98.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a length of 172.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 has a width of 72.10 inches.Q: How much did the 2001 BMW Z8 cost when new?A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had a base price of approximately $128,570 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 BMW Z8? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had Front : 255/35ZR-20Rear : 285/30ZR-20 tires.Q: How many Z8 were produced? A: BMW produced 5,703 examples of the Z8 from 2000 to 2003.Q: What engine did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The engine powering the 2001 BMW Z8 was a V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 420 HP (309.12 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 368 Ft-Lbs (499 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2001 BMW Z8 have? A: The 2001 BMW Z8 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
