BMW
Z8
BMW Z8: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeBMW
ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2000–2003
New registrations (EU)2000–2003
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
BMW Z8 (E52)1999–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E52 |
| Production | 1999–2003 5,703 produced |
| Model years | 2000–2003 |
| Body styles | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Longitudinally mounted front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 4.9 L S62 V8 4.8 L M62 V8 (Alpina version) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic (Alpina version) |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm |
| Length | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,585 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Munich |
| Designer | Henrik Fisker Scott Lempert (interior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 4.9 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | 4.9 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.9 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2003 |