BMW Z8 engines
The graceful open car became a kind of “heir” of the BMW 507 roadster of the fifties. BMW Z8 had an aluminum body and was equipped with a removable metal top. Among the features of the car are neon rear lighting and an atypical arrangement of instruments in the center of the front panel for the Bavarian brand.
Under the hood of the BMW Z8 roadster was a 4.9-liter 8-cylinder engine with a capacity of 400 hp from the BMW M5 sedan. For better weight distribution, the power unit was located closer to the cabin, within the wheelbase. Transmission – 6-speed manual. With such power equipment, the Z8 accelerated to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds.
At the end of 2002, the production of roadsters was completed, but it was replaced by a factory “tuning” product – the Alpina V8 Roadster model. This version received a less powerful V8 4.8 engine (375 hp) and a five-speed automatic transmission instead of a manual.
In total, until 2003, 5703 roadsters were produced, 555 of them had Alpina nameplates.
The BMW Z8 was offered with 1 engine between 2000 and 2003 (1 petrol). Displacement ranges from 4.9 to 4.9 liters, power output from 400 to 400 hp. All of them use a timing chain.
BMW Z8 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Z8 E52 2000–2003 | |||||||
| BMW S62B50 | 2000–2003 | 4.9 L V8 | 400 hp | petrol | chain | 6.5 L | |
BMW Z8 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the BMW Z8?
BMW Z8 E52 (2000–2003): BMW S62B50.
How much oil does the BMW Z8 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW S62B50 — 6.5 L (10W-60).
Does the BMW Z8 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW S62B50.
Was the BMW Z8 available with a diesel engine?
No, all BMW Z8 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Models with the same engines
- BMW M5 1 shared engine