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BMW Z8

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The official data lists 6 versions of the BMW Z8 (1999–2003), in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1999–2003
Markets: United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Engines: 4.9 L to 4.9 L
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom): 14.5 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States): 15.7 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada): 16.2 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the BMW Z8?

The BMW Z8 is a two-seat luxury sports roadster with an open cabin, long bonnet and short rear. Its design drew on the classic BMW 507, giving the car a traditional roadster shape with contemporary details.

Generation and engine

The Z8 had one generation, the E52, which ran from 2000 to 2003. BMW developed it as a modern interpretation of the 507 and built it with an aluminium spaceframe. Its 4.9-litre petrol V8 produced 294 kW (400 PS), according to BMW historical material.

Fuel consumption and markets

UK figures cover 2000–2003 and list a lowest consumption of 14.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. US EPA figures cover the same years, with a lowest listed consumption of 15.7 L/100 km and a best combined rating of 15 MPG. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1999–2003 and list 16.2 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. European NEDC or WLTP, US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so these market results are not directly comparable.

Questions and answers

How many generations of BMW Z8 were made?

One: the E52, which ran from 2000 to 2003.

What engine and power did the Z8 have?

It used a 4.9-litre petrol V8 producing 294 kW (400 PS).

What is the Z8’s official fuel consumption?

The lowest listed figures are 14.5 L/100 km in the UK, 15.7 L/100 km in US EPA figures and 16.2 L/100 km in Canadian NRCan 5-cycle figures.

Which markets have official figures for the BMW Z8?

The figures cover the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.

Z8 I (2000–2003)

BMW Z8 I — Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: E52 · References: en.wikipedia.org

United Kingdom 2 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–2003Z8 · Z8 Roadster	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	358 g/km
2000Z8	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.5 L/100 km NEDC	349 g/km

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–2003GUZZLER	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2002–2003Two-seater	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	16.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	375 g/km
2001Two-seater	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	373 g/km

Versions outside these generations

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1999–2000Two-seater	4.9 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	380 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.