BMW Z8 roadster is pretty special on the road
BMW Z8 roadster is pretty special on the road. It follows the unwritten rules of the roadster ethic: long bonnet, low waistline, rear wheel drive, two seats set close to the floor. In this BMW Z8 review, we provide more 2009 2010 BMW Z8 Series information than any other site on the Web. We also provide links to 2009 2010 BMW Z8 Series price quotes, so stick around! A few visits more, and who knows – the BMW Z8 could be yours.
To BMW dealers, experts or enthusiasts, the true wonder of the Z8 is the way the car performs on the road. Under the hood, a Double VANOS system electronically controls intake and exhaust valves to boost low-end torque and maximize top-end output. Around the hood, the body of the Z8 employs a mostly aluminum skin attached to an all-aluminum space frame, a new technology that maximizes chassis rigidity and reduces vibrations. Beneath this chassis, the BMW Z8 runs on a front-axle aluminum spring strut configuration with precise rack-and-pinion steering. The rear axle is constructed specifically for the Z8 to withstand the forces applied by the driver, the road, and 368 pounds per foot of torque. You can’t see these details in the average 2009 2010 BMW Z8 Series picture, but they’re there, and they’re worth every penny that accounts for them in the BMW Z8 price you’ll find on this site.
BMW Z8 Specifications:
Engine
4.9L displacement double overhead cam (DOHC)
V8 cylinder configuration gas engine
32 valves variable valve timing
394 hp @ 6600 rpm 368 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm
premium unleaded fuel
DriveTrain
6-speed manual transmission rear wheel drive
rear limited slip differential
Exterior Features
alloy rims 18 x 9.0 in. rims
18 x 8.0 in. front rims P275/40ZR18 tires
P245/45ZR18 front tires run flat tires
speed sensitive wipers power convertible roof
plastic rear window rear defogger
removable hard top
Safety Features and Ratings
front and rear ventilated disc brakes 4-wheel ABS
emergency braking assist traction control
stability control front side-mounted airbags
front seatbelt pretensioners 2 front headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system engine immobilizer
daytime running lights xenon high intensity discharge headlamps
headlamp high pressure washers front fog lights
Front Seats
2 person total seating capacity sport front seats
leather upholstery heated driver seat
heated passenger seat
Power Features
remote power door locks power windows
2 one-touch power windows power mirrors
Convenience
speed-proportional power steering telescopic steering wheel
remote trunk release front door pockets
front 12v power outlet(s) front console with storage
retained accessory power
Comfort
air conditioning interior air filtration
electrochromatic inside rearview mirror front reading lights
dual vanity mirrors leather-wrapped steering wheel
alloy and leather trim on shift knob alloy and leather trim on dash
alloy and leather trim on doors alloy and leather trim on center console